Meditation

Theresa Dash - reviewer of the lesson   Theresa | January 27, 2024
Category
General English
Topic
Emotions, Feelings, Stress
Media
Video
Level
A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate
Grammar
Mixed Grammar
Focus
Speaking, Vocabulary, Listening
Lesson ID
A2B1-17
Lesson Time
30 minutes
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Part of an ESL lesson plan depicting a person meditating.

Lesson Overview

Have you found your inner peace? In this engaging lesson, students will explore the topic of meditation and mindfulness through lively discussions and practical activities. The lesson features a video about a morning meditation routine, helping students learn and practice topic-related phrases with the prepositions "up" and "down." Students will expand their vocabulary and idioms related to meditation and relaxation. Designed for both adults and youth, this lesson includes plenty of interactive discussions and worksheets that make learning fun and effective.

Lesson Objectives



  • Listening: Students will watch a video about someone's morning meditation routine, improving their understanding of spoken English and listening for key words and concepts related to relaxation and starting the day positively.




  • Speaking: They will practice speaking by pretending they are in situations where they talk about relaxation and meditation. This will help them get better at speaking English comfortably about things that help them feel calm.




  • Vocabulary: The lesson will teach new words and phrases about calming down and feeling better, like "meditate," "visualize," and "affirmation." Learning these words will help students talk about how to relax and think positively.




  • Cultural Awareness: Students will learn about how different people from around the world view meditation and relaxation. They will talk about how these practices can be similar or different in various cultures.




  • Homework: Learners will fill in blanks in sentences and choose the right words to complete phrases. This homework will help them understand how to use their new vocabulary in real life.




Video

When are you in your Zen zone? What do you do to relax? Watch this video
to learn about a morning meditation routine and how it can help you.

Video Transcript

Vocabulary and Pronunciation

inner peace [noun]: a state of mental and emotional calmness, with no anxiety or stress
meditation [noun]: a practice that involves focusing the mind and eliminating distractions to achieve a state of mental clarity, relaxation, and heightened awareness
loosen up [phrasal verb]: to relax physically or emotionally; to become less tense or rigid
feel down [phrasal verb]: to experience sadness, disappointment, or a general sense of low spirits
put one’s feet up [phrasal verb]: to relax, often by sitting or reclining with one's feet elevated
feel up to something [phrasal verb]: to have the energy, willingness, or ability to do something
wind down [phrasal verb]: to gradually relax, slow down, or come to a conclusion, especially at the end of the day
let one's hair down [idiom]: to relax and be oneself, often by expressing one's true feelings or engaging in enjoyable activities without inhibition
morning routine [noun phrase]: a set of activities or tasks regularly followed in the morning, often for the purpose of starting the day in an organized and productive manner
positive affirmations [noun phrase]: statements or phrases aimed at promoting positive thinking, self-confidence, and a constructive mindset
center oneself [phrasal verb]: to focus one's thoughts, emotions, and energy to achieve a sense of balance and calm
visualize [verb]: to form a mental image or picture in one's mind; to imagine or see something in one's mind's eye
go down a rabbit hole [idiom]: to become deeply engrossed or distracted by a specific topic or task, often leading to a loss of focus on other matters
take a breather [phrasal verb]: to pause, take a short break, or catch one's breath, especially
during a challenging or stressful situation
take a chill pill [idiom]: to relax or calm down, often in response to someone who is agitated or
stressed
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