Money talks! In this B2 Upper-Intermediate / C1 Advanced lesson, students explore how feelings, habits, and cognitive biases shape financial decisions. The lesson includes a video on common money mistakes and the psychology behind them. Students learn practical vocabulary and useful financial idioms, supported by clear real-life examples. A variety of interactive exercises and stimulating discussion tasks make this lesson engaging and highly relevant for adult and teenage learners.

Lesson Objectives

Listening: Students watch a video exploring why people make poor financial choices and how psychology, emotional triggers, and cognitive biases influence spending habits. The video also explains the importance of delayed gratification. This activity strengthens learners’ ability to understand detailed, concept-heavy explanations in English, as expected at the B2–C1 level.

Speaking: Students participate in structured discussions that encourage them to express viewpoints on financial decision-making. They practice using advanced vocabulary and idioms in context to develop clearer, more sophisticated communication.

Vocabulary: Students study and practice key terms and idioms related to financial behavior—including delayed gratification, impulse buying, and cognitive bias—supported with examples that promote deeper understanding typical of B2–C1 learners.

Homework: Homework tasks include comprehension questions about the video, fill-in-the-blank vocabulary practice, and picture-based speaking prompts. These exercises reinforce lesson concepts and help students develop a more nuanced understanding of the complexities of financial decision-making at an advanced level.

Video

                                                Are you a spender or a saver? Do you have a financial plan? Watch this video to learn about the common mistakes people make with money and the psychology behind these choices.
												
                                            