Through thick or thin! In this lesson, students will discuss the topic of overcoming obstacles. This lesson features a video of the strategies a woman uses to solve her problems. Students will learn and practice vocabulary relating to the topic and talk about common situations people face and possible solutions. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.

Lesson Objectives

To develop speaking and listening skills

To discuss the topic of overcoming obstacles

To learn and practice new vocabulary words relating to the topic

Video

Do obstacles scare you? Have you learned from your past mistakes? Watch this video to learn about some tactics anyone can use to overcome difficult obstacles.

Video Transcript

Vocabulary and Pronunciation

through thick or thin [idiom]: under all circumstances, no matter how difficult; through good and bad

hurdle [noun]: a problem or difficulty that must be overcome

obstacle [noun]: a thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress

impediment [noun]: barrier or obstruction in doing something

stumbling block [noun]: a circumstance that causes difficulty or hesitation; obstacle

hardship [noun]: severe suffering or deprivation

hindrance [noun]: a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone

computer illiteracy [noun]: a situation in which an adult does not master the digital tools that allow him/her to access information, process it and act independently in his/her daily life

inquisitiveness [noun]: tending to inquire or investigate; asking many questions

paralyzed [adjective]: unable to think or act normally, especially through panic or fear

introspective [adjective]: characterized by or given to introspection; inward-looking or self-examining

hinder [verb]: make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen

hamper [verb]: hinder or impede the movement or progress of

surmount [verb]: overcome (a difficulty or obstacle); conquer

tackle [verb]: make determined efforts to deal with (a problem or difficult task)

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