Amerilingua

The Benefits of Habits

Category
General English, Speaking Lessons
Topic
Habits
Media
Video
Level
A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate
Grammar
Mixed Grammar
Focus
Speaking, Vocabulary, Listening
Lesson ID
A2B1-10
Lesson Time
30 minutes
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American English lesson about the benefits of having good habits. Easy to follow and fun.
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Lesson Description

Out with the old and in with the new! In this lesson, students will discuss the topic of routine and habits and the importance of them in our lives. This lesson features a video about two small habits that can be life-changing. Students will learn and practice vocabulary relating to the topic. 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 habits and routines

  • To learn and use new vocabulary in practice


Video

Do you easily forget things? What are you grateful for? Watch this video to learn about two simple habits that could be life-changing.

Video Transcript

Vocabulary and Pronunciation

out with the old and in with the new [idiom]: leave old things or old ideas behind and start fresh with new things or ideas
routine [noun]: a sequence of actions regularly followed
habit [noun]: a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up
waste [verb]: use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose
mental [adjective]: relating to the mind or brain
physical [adjective]: relating to the body as opposed to the mind
cope with [phrasal verb]: to deal with and attempt to overcome problems and difficulties
stick to [phrasal verb]: continue doing something without changing
boost [verb]: help or encourage (something) to increase or improve
store [verb]: keep or accumulate (something) for future use
foster [verb]: encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable)
shift [verb]: to change or move
overwhelmed [adjective]: completely overcome in mind or feeling
inspire [verb]: fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative
in a timely fashion [adverb phrase]: to be done in the time needed or required
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