Phrasal Verbs: Sleep, Rest & Relaxation

What is this lesson about? This sleep phrasal verbs ESL lesson plan helps B1–B2 learners talk naturally about sleep, rest, and relaxation using everyday expressions. Students learn phrasal verbs such as doze off, drift off, sleep in, crash out, wind down, chill out, rest up, and stay up through a reading activity, matching, transformations, and grammar-based practice.

What language will students learn? Learners focus on eight essential phrasal verbs for sleep and relaxation:

• Doze off – fall asleep unintentionally

• Drift off – gradually fall asleep

• Sleep in – stay in bed later than usual

• Crash out – fall asleep quickly from exhaustion

• Wind down – relax after stress or activity

• Chill out – relax completely

• Rest up – get plenty of rest to recover energy

• Stay up – remain awake past usual bedtime
  

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

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

• Reading activity where phrasal verbs appear in context.

• Definition and collocation matching to reinforce meaning and usage.

• Sentence transformations for flexible fluency.

• Tense gap-fill for grammar integration.

• Speaking practice to personalise language with real experiences.
  

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

• Use phrasal verbs fluently to describe sleep and rest habits.

• Apply natural English expressions in everyday conversations.

• Connect grammar practice with vocabulary learning.

• Reflect on their own wellbeing and rest patterns in English.
  

Who is it for? This lesson is designed for intermediate adult learners (B1–B2). It’s ideal for wellness-focused ESL classes, whether taught online or in-person, helping students connect English learning to self-care and lifestyle.