Understanding Social Behaviors

Tom | November 17, 2023

Category
General English

Topic
Social Interactions, Science

Media
Video

Level
B2 Upper-Intermediate, C1 Advanced

Grammar
Mixed Grammar

Focus
Speaking, Vocabulary, Listening

Lesson ID
B2C1-11

Lesson Time
30 minutes

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Lesson Overview

Can you read and understand body language? In this lesson, students will delve into social science and behavior. They will discuss habits that can be off-putting and situations that can make people uncomfortable. The lesson features a video about unwanted and acceptable behavior. Students will learn fixed expressions related to liking and disliking someone, and practice relevant vocabulary and idioms. The lesson includes engaging discussion activities and worksheets designed for both adult and teenage learners, ensuring an interactive and insightful learning experience.

Lesson Objectives

Listening: Learners will watch and listen to a video about social science and behavior, focusing on unwanted and acceptable behavior. This will help them understand how body language and certain behaviors can affect social interactions, improving their listening comprehension and ability to understand non-verbal cues in English.

Speaking: They will discuss off-putting habits and uncomfortable situations, sharing personal experiences and opinions. This activity encourages students to practice speaking in English about complex topics, improving their fluency and confidence in expressing opinions and personal experiences.

Vocabulary: The lesson introduces fixed expressions and idioms about liking and disliking someone, such as "acting too nice," "asking too many questions," and "dropping a personal bomb." Students will learn how to use these expressions in context, expanding their vocabulary and ability to describe social interactions and personal preferences in English.

Homework: Students will reflect on their own behaviors and write about an uncomfortable situation they have experienced or witnessed, using the new vocabulary and expressions learned. This task will enhance their writing skills in English, allowing them to apply the vocabulary in personal narratives and improve their ability to communicate about social science and behavior.

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.
												
                                            

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