This engaging lesson introduces intermediate ESL learners (B1–B2) to the mental‑health benefits of pet ownership. Students will improve vocabulary, listening comprehension, and speaking skills while exploring how pets can boost activity, reduce stress, and foster mindfulness.

What’s Included?

• Warm‑up discussion questions to spark personal connections

• Agree/Disagree activity to encourage critical thinking

• Definition‑matching & gap‑fill

• Video comprehension & true/false exercises 

• Collocation matching & speaking prompts

• Animal/Pet idioms matching, gap‑fill, and speaking practice

• Review activity to consolidate target vocabulary

• Final‑thought questions to personalise learning and stimulate reflection

Why Choose This Lesson?

• Blends real‑world content with language practice for genuine engagement

• Balances controlled practice and freer production to build confidence

• Promotes wellbeing through relatable, motivating topics

• Fully adaptable for online or in‑person classes

Bring the joy and wellbeing of pet ownership into your ESL classroom with this ready‑to‑use lesson plan!