HEALTH & BEAUTY TRENDS ESL LESSON DESCRIPTION
OVERVIEW & OBJECTIVES
This ESL lesson plan on health & beauty trends offers engaging activities, PDF worksheets, and digital materials for advanced C1 students. In this lesson, students will:
Discuss current health and beauty trends across various categories.
Watch a video exploring quirky products and assess their benefits.
Debate the value and risks of these trends in follow-up discussions.
Practice advanced vocabulary tied to beauty and health topics.
Consider diverse perspectives on modern beauty standards.
PREVIEW & DISCUSSION
Students begin this ESL lesson plan on health & beauty trends by brainstorming trendy products and practices across categories like skincare, fitness, and oral hygiene. They share experiences with these trends and discuss their effectiveness or appeal. In a vocabulary activity, students complete sentences about health and beauty concerns using appropriate nouns (e.g., pigmentation, wrinkles). The section concludes with a discussion about media and advertising’s role in shaping consumer choices.
VIEWING ACTIVITY
Students watch a video featuring Dr. Zara humorously exploring unconventional health trends such as red light therapy masks, beef tallow moisturizers, and castor oil belly wraps. The video examines whether these trends are genuinely beneficial or merely overhyped. After watching, students complete a table detailing the products mentioned and their purported benefits. They also fill in gaps in sentences using key phrases from the video to reinforce comprehension.
VIEWING FOLLOW-UP
Students discuss thought-provoking questions, such as whether the products presented address real needs or are superficial fads. They analyze the video’s purpose, debating whether it is informative or promotional. Students also compare Ayurveda’s natural, holistic methods to modern medicine, weighing the benefits and limitations of each. In a vocabulary exercise, they convert bolded words into adjectives that suit context-specific sentences about trendy health and beauty practices.
PERSPECTIVES ON BEAUTY & HEALTH: A MULTIDIMENSIONAL DEBATE
In this debate-style activity, students choose health and beauty trends and express their agreement or disagreement with provided statements. They explore alternative perspectives (e.g., a doctor’s view on Botox or an environmentalist’s stance on plant-based cosmetics) and consider arguments supporting these views. This dynamic discussion allows students to develop critical thinking and practice presenting balanced opinions on complex topics.
BENEFITS OF USING THIS HEALTH & BEAUTY TRENDS ESL LESSON
This lesson plan offers teachers a practical, engaging way to help students expand their vocabulary and develop critical thinking skills. Students improve their listening comprehension through detailed video activities and gain insight into real-world trends. The structured activities foster meaningful discussions, encouraging students to share personal opinions and alternative viewpoints. Teachers benefit from ready-to-use, comprehensive materials that ensure seamless lesson delivery.
VIDEO DESCRIPTION
Kick off the new year with laughs and insights as Dr. Zara explores quirky health trends like red light masks, beef tallow moisturizers, and castor oil belly wraps. Are they game-changers or just hype? Find out in this fun and informative breakdown.
LESSON ACTIVITIES
- SPEAKING: Beauty, Media, Health, Trends
- VIEWING: Table (Products & Usages/Benefits), Missings Words (Nouns / Noun Phrases)
- VOCABULARY: Parts of Speech (Adjective Forms)
- ADDITIONAL: Discussions/Debates, Quiz & Review, Lesson Reflection
LESSON TOPICS
Beauty, Media, Health, Trends