From rags to riches! In this lesson, students will explore time management and how people spend their daily activities. The lesson features a video that highlights ten habits of rich and successful people. Students will learn and practice time management, idioms, phrasal verbs, and related vocabulary. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets specifically designed for both adult and teenage learners, ensuring a dynamic and practical learning experience.

Lesson Objectives

Grammar: Students will learn and apply grammatical structures involving idioms and phrasal verbs that describe habits and personal management, such as "live within their means" and "stick to." This will enhance their ability to speak about routines and personal success strategies accurately.

Listening: Students will listen to and analyze a video discussing the habits of wealthy individuals. They will focus on identifying key habits and the rationale behind each, enhancing their ability to comprehend and discuss complex topics in English.

Speaking: Students will participate in discussions and role-plays that explore the habits of successful people, allowing them to use new vocabulary and expressions in context. This will improve their ability to articulate personal views on success and lifestyle choices.

Vocabulary: Key vocabulary terms such as "network," "philanthropy," "procrastinate," and "live within means," along with related idioms and phrasal verbs, will be introduced and practiced. Students will learn these terms through interactive activities and apply them in discussions about personal and professional growth.

Cultural Awareness: Students may explore how cultural attitudes towards success and wealth can vary globally. They will discuss how societal values shape personal habits and the perception of success in different cultures.

Homework: Students will be assigned tasks such as writing a short essay on which of the ten habits they believe is most important and why. They will also create a personal action plan incorporating some of these habits into their daily routines to simulate goal-setting practices of successful individuals.

Video

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be filthy rich? This video discusses 10 habits rich and successful people have and the things they do on a daily basis. These habits apply to any area and meaning of success.