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C1 – Is 10,000 Steps a Day Enough?

This engaging C1 Advanced ESL lesson explores the health benefits of walking, offering students a unique opportunity to deepen their vocabulary and language skills. Students will begin by watching a captivating 5-minute video that highlights the surprising physical and mental health improvements associated with walking. Throughout the lesson, they’ll practice 8 key vocabulary terms related to walking, reflect on their own walking habits, and read about a man who embarked on a journey to walk around the world. The class also focuses on using synonyms for “walk” and includes a picture description activity to boost speaking skills. Perfect for online and offline classrooms, this lesson is ideal for students of all ages looking to enhance their language proficiency while discussing a topic that promotes well-being.

LevelVocabularyVideo lengthLesson time
C1 / Advanced8 words5:25 min60-70 min

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Vocabulary

  • circumnavigate
  • stroll
  • brisk pace
  • blood vessels
  • stroke
  • benchmark
  • yield benefits
  • greenway

Contents

  • Lead-in
  • Vocabulary 
  • Definitions
  • Reading
  • Video
  • Comprehension questions
  • Reading
  • Comments
  • Vocabulary practice
  • Quote
  • Synonyms
  • Speaking