What is this lesson about? This sleep idioms ESL lesson plan teaches B1–B2 learners how to use six common idioms to talk naturally about rest and relaxation. Expressions such as hit the sack, sleep like a log, out like a light, beauty sleep, pull an all-nighter, and toss and turn are introduced through a reading passage, matching, transformations, and speaking practice.

What language will students learn? Learners focus on idiomatic language connected to sleep and rest. They explore meanings, typical usage, and flexible applications of each idiom in both controlled practice and free-speaking activities.

How do students practise? The lesson builds fluency step by step:

• Warm-up discussion questions about rest habits and routines.

• Reading activity where idioms appear in context.

• Definition and usage matching to clarify meanings.

• Sentence transformations for flexibility and accuracy.

• Typical usage matching for natural collocations.

• Speaking practice to personalise idioms with real experiences.
  

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

• Use idioms fluently to describe sleep and rest.

• Recognise idiomatic expressions in everyday contexts.

• Share personal experiences using natural, conversational English.

• Strengthen both grammar and vocabulary in one integrated lesson.
  

Who is it for? This lesson is designed for B1–B2 adult learners, especially those interested in wellness-focused ESL classes. It works well for both online and in-person settings, encouraging learners to connect language with their daily lives.