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B1 – Your Boring Life is Beautiful

In this video-based ESL lesson, students will explore the concept of finding meaning in everyday life, overcoming frustration, and appreciating the present moment. Through a YouTube video, reading comprehension, vocabulary practice, and idioms about days, they will engage in discussions about the value of life and how to shift perspectives when facing challenges, ultimately learning to appreciate the present rather than constantly seeking future happiness or feeling stuck in dull moments.

TypeLevelVocabularyVideo LengthLesson Time
Regular lessonB1 / Intermediate8 words4:00 min60 min

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Vocabulary

  • Miracle
  • Improbable
  • Sentiment
  • Dull
  • Capable
  • Familiar
  • Feeling out of place
  • Passed on

Contents

  • Lead-in
  • Agree or disagree
  • Reading
  • Vocabulary match
  • Video
  • Video comments
  • Idioms about days
  • Good memories

Idioms

  • Day in, day out
  • It’s just another day
  • One day
  • Day and night
  • At the end of the day
  • The other day
  • Call it a day
  • As clear as day