Collocations: Mental Health & Resilience 

What is this lesson about?

This free mental health collocations ESL lesson plan is designed for intermediate learners (B1–B2) who want to speak more fluently and naturally about stress, emotions, and resilience.
Students learn useful collocations such as cope with stress, build resilience, experience burnout, seek support, show vulnerability, suppress feelings, emotional stability, and mental breakdown while developing confidence in real-world discussions about wellbeing.
 

How do students learn the new language?

Learners progress through a structured, reflective sequence:

• Real-life stress scenarios to introduce emotional awareness.

• Collocation matching and sentence practice for fluency and accuracy.

• A short reading, Resilience in Action, to see the language in context.

• Personal speaking and group tasks connecting English to real wellbeing strategies.

• Reflection and optional writing to internalise key language.
   

Why is this lesson useful?

By the end of the session, students can:

• Use natural collocations to talk about mental health and emotional wellbeing.

• Apply them in authentic situations and across different tenses.

• Express feelings, resilience, and coping strategies clearly.

• Reflect on their own experiences while practising meaningful communication.
   

What makes this lesson special?

This lesson blends practical language learning with emotional intelligence.
It invites students to explore their own mindset, understand stress more deeply, and speak about resilience in real, supportive ways — using English as a tool for reflection, not just communication.

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Who is it for?

Ideal for B1–B2 adult learners, especially those interested in wellness, psychology, and personal development.
Perfect for teachers who want classroom discussions that feel human, relevant, and empowering.

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Collocations: Mindfulness & Meditation - Premium ESL Lesson Plan (B1-B2) - Introduces eight essential collocations that help

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Updated: 18/10/2025