In this B1 ESL lesson, students will explore their morning routines and discuss key activities that start their day. They will watch a video about Andrew Huberman’s morning routine and share their opinions on his tips. The class will also engage in a dilemma-based discussion, where they’ll make choices and explain their reasoning. Finally, they’ll reflect on a thought-provoking quote related to mornings.
| Type | Level | Vocabulary | Video Duration | Lesson Time |
| Regular Lesson | B1 / Intermediate | 8 words | 1:00 min | 60 min |
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Vocabulary
- get outside
- make a beeline
- vital delay
- caffeine intake
- bout of work
- be focused
- deliberate cold exposure
Contents
- Lead-in
- Vocabulary match
- Speaking
- Video
- Reading
- Questions
- Speaking
- Difficult choice
- Quote
Lead-in
This B1 ESL lesson on morning routines begins with a lead-in activity where students rank different morning activities from most to least important. Activities include exercising, having breakfast, showering, and more. Students will then discuss which activities they find essential in the morning and share what their typical morning routines look like.
Vocabulary, Speaking, Video
The next part of this ESL lesson is a vocabulary matching activity. Students will match eight words and phrases related to a video about Andrew Huberman’s morning routine with their definitions. Afterward, they will look at screenshots from the video and try to predict what his morning routine involves. Then, they will watch a short video where he shares his morning tips. Students should focus on the new vocabulary and discuss which tips they find most useful.
Reading, Questions, Speaking
The video will be followed by a reading activity where students will read the transcript and fill in the blanks with missing words. Next, they will answer six questions based on the video, sharing their personal opinions on the morning routine tips discussed. There will also be a speaking activity slide featuring five pictures of different morning activities. Students will choose one picture, describe the activity, say whether they like or dislike it, and explain how it fits into their own morning routine.
Difficult choice, Quote
The final part of the class features a challenging choice activity, where students discuss a dilemma and decide what they would do in a specific situation. The ESL lesson concludes with a quote about mornings, encouraging students to interpret it and share their opinions in class.
