04 November 2025
B2-C1
SPEAKING
FREE LESSON
Lesson Description
What is this lesson about?
This free Longevity ESL lesson plan (B2–C1) explores how lifestyle, attitude, and community can help us live longer and better. Students discover real stories from around the world, including Blue Zones where people regularly live to 100. Through humour and relatable conversation, learners discuss ageing, health, and happiness while building natural, advanced English.
How do students learn the new language?
Learners build fluency through a conversation-first structure:
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Fun warm-up and quick-fire polls about healthy habits and ageing
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Short, humanised reading text about a 102-year-old woman in Okinawa
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Authentic video activity: Live to 100 – Secrets of the Blue Zones (Netflix trailer)
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Vocabulary in real-life use (healthspan, nutrient-rich foods, longevity, mindset)
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Discussion tasks on myths, mindset, happiness, and balance
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Reflective questions encouraging self-awareness and lifestyle insight
Why is this lesson useful?
By the end, students can:
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Talk confidently about lifestyle, ageing, and wellbeing
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Use natural vocabulary and collocations around health and longevity
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Express nuanced opinions about happiness, mindset, and balance
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Reflect on personal habits through humour and self-awareness
Who is it for?
Ideal for B2–C1 adult learners who enjoy thoughtful, real-life English lessons that connect language learning with wellness and personal development. Perfect for teachers looking for an inspiring, ready-to-teach resource for conversation-based classes.
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