What is this lesson about?
This Food & Mood ESL speaking lesson explores how everyday eating habits influence our energy, emotions and overall wellbeing. Through natural dialogues, a relatable reading text, and real-life lifestyle scenarios, students learn vocabulary for talking about food, comfort eating, mood changes and healthy choices.
 
What language will students learn?
Learners practise practical, high-frequency expressions connected to food and emotions:
 
Key vocabulary:
boost energy, low in energy, nourishment, emotional stability, processed food, balanced diet, lift your spirits
 
Functional language:
giving friendly lifestyle advice, talking about habits, explaining emotional reactions to food
 
Speaking skills:
sharing personal experiences, describing feelings, giving suggestions, responding naturally in everyday situations
 
How do students practise?
The lesson builds fluency through a warm, conversational sequence:
A relatable warm-up about comfort eating and food–feeling moments
Quote discussion using real-life sayings about food
Vocabulary presented in short, authentic mini-dialogues
Controlled practice through matching and sentence completion
A warm, conversational reading about comfort eating and energy
Personal speaking tasks about habits, emotions and real food choices
A realistic advice-giving activity using gentle, natural expressions
A closing reflection linking food choices to daily mood
 
Why is this lesson useful?
By the end of the lesson, students can:
Talk naturally about how food affects energy and emotions
Describe their eating habits and how they feel after different meals
Give supportive lifestyle advice using modern, friendly expressions
Build confidence discussing everyday wellbeing topics in English
Reflect on small changes that might improve mood and energy
 
This lesson connects language to real life in a meaningful, enjoyable way.
 
Who is it for?
Designed for intermediate adult learners (B1–B2) who enjoy wellbeing topics and real-world English. Ideal for online or in-person classes, especially with students interested in lifestyle, wellness, health and self-awareness.