What is this lesson about?
This How Healthy Are You? ESL lesson plan helps upper-intermediate learners discuss health habits, lifestyle choices, and everyday nutrition beliefs. Students explore realistic opinions about diet, exercise, fast food culture, and common food myths while developing confidence discussing health in English. The lesson is based on authentic vox pop interviews, allowing learners to react to real opinions and reflect on their own habits in a natural, conversation-based class.
 
What language will students learn?
Students practise vocabulary and natural expressions related to lifestyle habits and health discussions.
 
How do students practise?
Learners develop fluency through a conversation-first sequence:
Lifestyle self-rating discussion
Personal health habits reflection
Ranking modern barriers to healthy living
Prediction activity before watching the video
Reaction to authentic vox pop opinions
Discussion using natural lifestyle expressions
Evaluating common nutrition beliefs
Exploring childhood food advice and myths
Reflection on personal health habits
 
Why is this lesson useful?
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
Discuss lifestyle habits and health choices naturally
Use idiomatic expressions related to habits and behaviour
React to real opinions about diet and healthy living
Reflect on their own lifestyle and health priorities
 
Who is it for?
This lesson is designed for adult ESL learners at B2–C1 level who want to develop natural speaking fluency while discussing lifestyle habits, health beliefs, and everyday nutrition topics.