Better Safe than Sorry

Theresa I Updated: April 16, 2025

Category
General English, Speaking Lessons

Topic
Life Choices

Media
Video

Level
B2 Upper-Intermediate

Grammar
Wish

Focus
Grammar, Speaking, Vocabulary, Listening

Lesson ID
B2-22

Lesson Time
45 minutes

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Lesson Overview

Don’t cry over spilled milk! In this lesson, students will discuss life choices and the most common regrets people have. The lesson features a video of individuals sharing their biggest regrets. Students will learn and practice the use of "wish" in different situations, along with related vocabulary. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets, specifically developed for both adults and teenagers to ensure a meaningful and interactive learning experience.

Lesson Objectives

Grammar: Students will deepen their understanding of "wish" used in different contexts, focusing on expressing regrets about past actions using "wish" combined with the past perfect tense, and desires in the present using "wish" with the past simple.

Listening: By listening to a video of individuals sharing their deepest regrets, students will practice their comprehension skills, focusing on how speakers express regrets and wishes, enhancing their ability to understand complex emotional content in English.

Speaking: Students will engage in discussions about their personal regrets and hypothetical situations using the structures learned. This activity aims to improve their ability to express feelings and hypothetical scenarios clearly and effectively.

Vocabulary: The lesson will expand vocabulary related to expressing regrets and desires. Students will learn specific expressions and verbs that frequently accompany the grammar structures used with "wish."

Homework: Students will practice forming sentences using "wish" to express regrets about the past and desires in the present through various written exercises. These activities aim to reinforce their understanding of narrative tenses and the use of "wish" in everyday communication.

Video

                                                Have you ever cried over spilled milk? Watch this video to learn about common regrets that people have. Cheating, going to prison, falling in love with the wrong person. What’s your biggest regret?
												
                                            