In this article-based ESL lesson, your students can learn about the concept of luxury and how it is perceived in society. They can discuss the role of status symbols, the impact of income inequality on consumer behavior, and the evolving strategies of luxury brands. Additionally, you can encourage critical thinking by asking your students to reflect on their own attitudes towards luxury and the reasons behind their purchasing choices.
| Type | Level | Vocabulary | Reading time | Lesson Time |
| Flipped Lesson | C1 / Advanced | 16 words and 14 phrases | 4 min / 611 words | 60 min |
🔓 Unlock all lesson plans and activities with a paid subscription
Get started
Teaching guide
This is a flipped lesson. Before class, students need to preview 16 vocabulary words from pages 4-5. Optionally, for a more in-depth discussion during class, encourage your students to read the article on page 6 in advance.
Vocabulary
- Allure
- Conspicuous
- Endorse
- Pinnacle
- Flaunt
- Discreet
- Affluence
- Chastise
- Counterfeit
- Inventory
- Exude
- Ostentatious
- Obnoxious
- Counterpart
- Unattainable
- Indulgence
Phrases
- Rolling in dough
- Down and out
- Living the high life
- Loaded
- Balling out
- Living paycheck to paycheck
- Strapped for cash
- Filthy rich
- Flat broke
- Barely scraping by
- Money talks
- Stacking paper
- Living large
- Born with a silver spoon
Contents
- Lead-in 1
- Lead-in 2
- Vocabulary
- Article
- Comprehension
- Vocabulary practice (fake words)
- Quote
- Comments
- Useful phrases
