ESL Lesson Plans

Overcoming Obstacles

Categoria
General English
Tema
Escolhas da vida, Problemas
Tipo de conteúdo
Video
Nível
B2 Upper-Intermediate, C1 Advanced
Gramática
Mixed Grammar
Foco em
Speaking, Vocabulary, Listening
ID da lição
B2C1-8
Duração da lição
30 minutos
ABRA ESTA LIÇÃO
Overcoming Obstacles | inglês americano

Descrição da lição

Through thick or thin! In this lesson, students will discuss the topic of overcoming obstacles. This lesson features a video of the strategies a woman uses to solve her problems. Students will learn and practice vocabulary relating to the topic and talk about common situations people face and possible solutions. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.

Objetivo da lição


  • To develop speaking and listening skills

  • To discuss the topic of overcoming obstacles

  • To learn and practice new vocabulary words relating to the topic


Video

Do obstacles scare you? Have you learned from your past mistakes? Watch this video to learn about some tactics anyone can use to overcome difficult obstacles.

Video Transcript SHOW

Pronúncia e vocabulário HIDE

through thick or thin [idiom]: under all circumstances, no matter how difficult; through good and bad
hurdle [noun]: a problem or difficulty that must be overcome
obstacle [noun]: a thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress
impediment [noun]: barrier or obstruction in doing something
stumbling block [noun]: a circumstance that causes difficulty or hesitation; obstacle
hardship [noun]: severe suffering or deprivation
hindrance [noun]: a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone
computer illiteracy [noun]: a situation in which an adult does not master the digital tools that allow him/her to access information, process it and act independently in his/her daily life
inquisitiveness [noun]: tending to inquire or investigate; asking many questions
paralyzed [adjective]: unable to think or act normally, especially through panic or fear
introspective [adjective]: characterized by or given to introspection; inward-looking or self-examining
hinder [verb]: make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen
hamper [verb]: hinder or impede the movement or progress of
surmount [verb]: overcome (a difficulty or obstacle); conquer
tackle [verb]: make determined efforts to deal with (a problem or difficult task)
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