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A woman on a bed with a scale, illustrating morning routines for an ESL lesson plan.

20 February 2026

B1-B2

SPEAKING

Lesson Description

What is this lesson about?

This morning routines ESL lesson plan (B1–B2) explores the gap between the mornings we plan and the mornings we actually live. Students discuss habits, pressure, expectations, and what a “good morning” realistically means.

What do students talk about?

Learners explore questions such as:

  • Why do mornings feel rushed or stressful for so many people?

  • Where does the pressure to have a “perfect morning” come from?

  • Which habits genuinely help, and which ones don’t?

  • How can we rethink what a successful morning looks like?


How does the lesson work?

Students move through a carefully paced speaking sequence:

  • soft warm-up activities to ease into the topic

  • reflective discussion on morning habits and identities

  • relatable scenarios and trade-offs from everyday life

  • advice-giving and myth-challenging conversations

  • a calm reflection to close the lesson


Who is it for?

Ideal for adult learners at B1–B2 who want to improve speaking fluency through modern, relatable wellbeing topics.

The Morning You Plan vs the Morning You Live

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