Do you ever feel like you need to recharge your batteries? In this lesson, students will explore various ways to relieve stress and review common causes of anxiety. They will also learn and practice exclamatory sentences, along with relevant vocabulary and idioms related to the topic. The lesson plan includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets specifically developed for both adult and teenage learners, ensuring an interactive and practical approach to managing stress and anxiety.

Lesson Objectives

Listening: By listening to the warm-up discussion questions and vocabulary explanations related to stress relief, students will gain a better understanding of useful phrases like "to have too much on one's plate" and "unwind."

Speaking: Students will engage in group discussions to describe stress-relief activities and justify their preferences using exclamatory sentences. They will also answer questions about idioms related to stress, such as "burn the candle at both ends."

Vocabulary: The lesson introduces vocabulary and idioms related to stress relief, including "de-stress," and "to burn the candle at both ends." Students will use these words and phrases to discuss personal stress-relief preferences.

Homework: Students will complete exercises such as filling in blanks with appropriate exclamatory sentences and providing explanations for their personal preferences in managing stress. They will also practice distinguishing true or false statements related to stress management strategies.

Vocabulary and Pronunciation

recharge your batteries [idiom]: to regain one’s strength and energy by resting for a time

stress [noun]: a feeling of emotional or physical tension

anxiety [noun]: a feeling of fear, dread, or uneasiness

stressed out [adjective]: worried, anxious

wound up [adjective]: very worried, tense, nervous, or angry

have a lot on your plate [idiom]: means you have a lot of work to do or a lot of things to deal with

unwind [verb]: to get rid of stress; to relax after a period of work or tension

de-stress [verb]: to take time to relax after a period of work, stress, or tension

stimulant [noun]: something that speeds up the central nervous system, such as caffeine, nicotine, and certain other drugs

alleviate [verb]: to make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe

burn the candle at both ends [idiom]: means to do more than one ought to in a way that overextends oneself which can lead to stress and exhaustion

breathe a sigh of relief [idiom]: means to relax because something one has been worrying about is not a problem or danger anymore

decompress [verb]: to relieve or reduce the pressure on (something); calm down and relax

cope [verb]: to effectively deal with something difficult

calm your nerves [idiom]: to make someone calm or calmer

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