The Science of Smiling

Grammar: Learners will explore the use of auxiliary verbs (do, does, did) to emphasize feelings, actions, and experiences. They will practice constructing sentences that highlight emotions, such as "I do appreciate this," or show contrast, like "I don't know, but I did in the past."

Listening: By listening to a video featuring a psychiatrist discussing loneliness and social connections, students will focus on understanding how auxiliary verbs are used to emphasize personal experiences and emotions. This exercise aims to improve their comprehension of spoken English with a specific focus on sentence stress and intonation used for emphasis.

Speaking: Students will engage in discussion activities where they practice using auxiliary verbs to emphasize their own feelings and experiences. They will also simulate interactions, such as asking someone, "What made you smile today?" to develop skills in initiating and maintaining empathetic conversations.

Vocabulary: The lesson will introduce vocabulary related to social interactions and emotional health, such as "transactional," "loneliness," and "subconscious." Students will learn how these terms are used in context and apply them in discussions about mental well-being and social habits.

Homework: Students will complete sentences using auxiliary verbs from a provided box, practicing the emphasis structures discussed in class. They will also write about personal experiences using the learned vocabulary and structures, such as rewriting sentences to emphasize specific parts: "What I always remember is..."