What is this lesson about?
This curiosity ESL lesson plan helps B2–C1 learners talk naturally about everyday curiosity — from Google searches to lifelong learning.
Students explore how curiosity shapes motivation, creativity, and wellbeing through interactive, real-world speaking tasks.
 
How do students learn the new language?
Learners build fluency through a lively, speaking-first sequence:
Warm-up discussion and “This or That” curiosity poll.
Vocabulary and collocation practice with learn, discover, and find out.
Idioms about curiosity explored through opinion questions.
Real-life speaking tasks on search history and curiosity boundaries.
Reflection activities linking curiosity to everyday learning and wellbeing.
 
Why is this lesson useful?
By the end of the lesson, students can:
Talk fluently about curiosity, habits, and lifelong learning.
Use natural collocations and idioms such as learn the hard way and curiosity killed the cat.
Reflect on the role of curiosity in technology, relationships, and wellbeing.
Strengthen advanced speaking skills through humour and self-awareness.
 
What makes this lesson special?
This everyday curiosity ESL lesson plan blends self-reflection with fun, modern English practice. It invites learners to discuss real habits, making the topic both engaging and deeply human.
 
Who is it for?
Designed for upper-intermediate to advanced adult learners (B2–C1), this lesson is ideal for teachers who want to combine fluency, reflection, and humour in an ESL class that feels authentic and relatable, both online and in person.