Can you read and understand body language? In this lesson, students will discuss social science and behavior and talk about some off-putting habits and uncomfortable situations. The lesson features a video about unwanted and acceptable behavior. Students will learn some fixed expressions about liking and disliking someone and practice vocabulary and idioms 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 social science and behavior

To learn and use new vocabulary in practice

Video

Do you act too nice or ask too many questions? How can you get someone to like you? Watch this video to learn about unwanted and acceptable social behaviors.

Video Transcript

Vocabulary and Pronunciation

contrary [adjective]: opposite in nature, direction, or meaning

social science [noun]: the scientific study of human society and social relationships

go the extra mile [idiom]: make a special effort to achieve something

get off on the wrong foot [idiom]: to begin a relationship badly

hit it off [idiom]: be naturally friendly or well suited

soft spot [noun]: a sentimental weakness

warm up to someone or something [phrasal verb]: to begin to like or enjoy someone or something

draw closer [verb]: to come closer in space, time, or feeling

give someone the cold shoulder [idiom]: to intentionally ignore someone or treat someone in an unfriendly way

burst one’s bubble [idiom]: to say or do something that shows someone that their beliefs are false, or that what they want to happen will not happen

ulterior [adjective]: existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden

spill the beans [idiom]: disclose a secret or reveal something prematurely

reciprocate [verb]: respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one

disclose [verb]: make (secret or new information) known

intimate [adjective]: closely acquainted; familiar

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