Better Safe than Sorry

Theresa I December 21, 2021

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 talk about life choices and the most common things people regret in life. This lesson features a video of people revealing their biggest regrets. Students will learn and practice the use of “wish” in different situations and vocabulary relating to this topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adults and teenagers.

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.