What makes a person interesting?

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How Not to be Boring and the theme of what makes someone interesting. Students learn vocabulary related to vocabulary related to personality and communication, talk about what makes someone interesting, talk about what makes someone boring, discuss quotations about what makes someone interesting, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.

Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1)

Learner type: Teens and adults

Time: 90–120 minutes

Objectives:

• To explore the concept of what makes someone interesting.
• To develop self-awareness and reflection in personal communication.
• To enhance students’ discussion and critical thinking skills.
• To expand vocabulary related to personality and communication.
• To improve viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills.
• To practise roleplaying social interactions to become more engaging speakers.

Topic: What makes someone interesting

Language: Vocabulary related to personality and communication

Watch the short video.