What is this lesson about? This asking for help ESL lesson plan teaches A2–B1 learners how to describe stress and anxiety, ask for advice, and respond with supportive suggestions. Students practise phrases such as I’ve been feeling…, Do you have any advice for…?, and You might try… through dialogue, gap-fills, and role-plays.

What language will students learn? Learners focus on six key terms: stress, anxiety, mindfulness, relax, cope, unwind. They also master functional language for:

• Describing feelings: I’ve been feeling really stressed lately. / I’m finding it hard to relax.

• Asking for advice: Do you have any advice for managing stress? / Could you suggest some ways to cope with anxiety?

• Giving suggestions: You might try deep breathing. / One thing that helps me is mindfulness.
  

How do students practise? The lesson builds empathy and fluency through:

• Warm-up discussion questions about stress and coping strategies.

• Vocabulary matching for six emotion and wellbeing terms.

• Dialogue activity highlighting advice-seeking and supportive responses.

• Gap-fill practice to reinforce accuracy and phrasing.

• Role-play speaking tasks with stress and anxiety scenarios.

• Personal reflection where students share real experiences.
  

Why is this lesson useful? By the end, learners can:

• Express stress and anxiety clearly in English.

• Ask for advice and suggestions politely.

• Respond empathetically and share supportive ideas.

• Build confidence in wellbeing-focused conversations.
  

Who is it for? This lesson is designed for pre-intermediate adult learners (A2–B1). It’s especially suited for wellbeing-focused ESL classes, helping students build both conversational skills and emotional intelligence.