Phobias

Theresa Dash - reviewer of the lesson   Theresa | February 19, 2024
Category
General English
Topic
Personality, Psychology, Fear
Media
Video
Level
B2 Upper-Intermediate, C1 Advanced
Grammar
Mixed Grammar
Focus
Speaking, Vocabulary, Listening
Lesson ID
B2C1-16
Lesson Time
30 minutes
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Part of ESL lesson plan about phobias

Lesson Overview

What makes your blood run cold? In this lesson, students will explore fears and phobias and discuss strategies for dealing with stress and anxiety. The lesson features a video about rare phobias and the triggers that may cause them. Students will learn and practice relevant vocabulary and idioms related to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of lively discussions and practical worksheets that are suitable and appealing for both adults and youth, ensuring an engaging and insightful learning experience.


Lesson Objectives



  • Listening: Students will listen to descriptions and discussions about phobias, focusing on understanding and identifying the use of modal verbs. This exercise aims to enhance their listening skills and familiarize them with phobia related vocabulary terms.




  • Speaking: Students will discuss fears and phobias, sharing personal experiences or knowledge about these topics. They will practice making requests, offering help, and politely responding to others.




  • Vocabulary: Students will learn vocabulary related to phobias and common fears, including terms like "anxiety," "stress," "panic," "allodoxaphobia," "decidiophobia," and "nomophobia." They will apply these terms in discussions about their experiences and fears, enhancing their ability to communicate effectively about the topic.




  • Cultural Awareness: Students may explore how different cultures react to phobias and fears. They will discuss how different attitudes towards phobias can impact individuals' willingness to seek help.




  • Homework: Students will complete tasks involving identifying phobias from descriptions, and using modal verbs correctly in sentences about fears. These activities aim to reinforce their understanding of the lesson's vocabulary, as well as to encourage personal reflection on the topic.




Video

What are you afraid of? Is it an irrational fear? Watch this video to learn about three rare phobias and what causes them.

Video Transcript

Vocabulary and Pronunciation

make one’s blood run cold [idiom]: cause one to shiver from fright or horror
phobia [noun]: an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something
fear [noun]: an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm
anxiety [noun]: feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe
rare [adjective]: not occurring very often
break out in a cold sweat [idiom]: feeling nervous or terrified
a nervous Nellie [noun]: a worried or anxious person
the heebie-jeebies [noun]: a condition of extreme nervousness caused by fear, worry, strain, etc.
debilitate [verb]: to affect someone or something's strength or ability to carry on with regular activities
a bundle of nerves [noun]: someone who is extremely anxious or tense
allodoxaphobia [noun]: an irrational fear of opinions
decidiophobia [noun]: the fear of making decisions or fear of making the “wrong” decision
nomophobia [noun]: psychological condition when people have a fear of being detached from mobile phone connectivity
pick-me-up [noun]: something that makes you feel better and more lively
deep-rooted [adjective]: firmly embedded in thought, behavior, or culture, and so having a persistent influence
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