Lesson overview:
If your students love keeping up with the latest celebrity gossip or viral TikToks, they’ll love this B1-B2 lesson. Using real pop culture news, students will learn useful vocabulary like breadwinner, retail, and to acquire, and dig into trending topics like “little luxuries,” celebrity relationships, and new TV shows. With videos, group tasks, and open-ended discussions, this lesson helps students build confidence expressing opinions—and have some fun along the way.
Lead-in:
Kick things off with three viral headlines. Ask students what they already know, which one grabs their attention, and why these stories are all over the internet. It’s an easy way to spark interest and get everyone talking right from the start.
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