What is this lesson about?
This spa vocabulary ESL lesson plan helps B1–B2 learners explore wellness and relaxation language. Students engage with vocabulary-matching activities, and phrasal verbs for relaxation, building both fluency and confidence in a calm, real-world context.
 
What language will students learn?
Learners study two sets of target language:
Spa & wellness terms: massage, facial, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, body scrub, aromatherapy, hot stone therapy
Spa-related phrasal verbs: wind down, freshen up, soothe away, lie back, soak up
 
How do students practise?
The lesson develops accuracy and fluency step by step:
Warm-up discussion on spa experiences and benefits.
Vocabulary-picture matching for treatments and facilities.
Phrasal verb matching and gap-fills to reinforce natural use.
Speaking practice describing an ideal spa day using new language.
 
Why is this lesson useful?
By the end of the session, learners can:
Use spa and relaxation vocabulary naturally in conversation.
Apply phrasal verbs to describe relaxation and wellbeing.
Share preferences and experiences confidently in English.
 
Who is it for?
This spa vocabulary ESL lesson plan is designed for intermediate adult learners (B1–B2). It’s ideal for wellbeing-focused ESL classes and lifestyle English, both online and in-person.