OVERVIEW & OBJECTIVES

This ESL lesson plan on simple pleasures in life offers engaging activities, PDF worksheets, and digital materials designed for A2 students. In this lesson, students will:

• Talk about everyday pleasures and feelings using guided speaking questions.
• Learn and use vocabulary related to feelings, senses, and daily experiences.
• Watch a short lifestyle video about enjoying small moments in life.
• Practice simple verbs and phrases to talk about what makes them feel good.
• Share personal ideas through a structured speaking and reflection activity.

PREVIEW & DISCUSSION

Students begin this ESL lesson by looking at images connected to everyday pleasures such as coffee, the ocean, running, rain, and food markets. They use guided prompts with “I love…” to describe what Jennifer might enjoy, helping them activate background knowledge and prepare key language for the video.

Next, students discuss general preview questions about shared likes, simple pleasures, and busy lifestyles. These questions encourage students to relate the theme of the video to their own lives in a personal but accessible way.

Students then work with a list of common feelings and decide which are positive and which are negative. They briefly reflect on how they feel today, building emotional vocabulary and awareness connected to daily life.

Finally, students discuss online content creators by answering a short preview question about vloggers. A clear A2-level definition is provided to ensure understanding before viewing.

VIEWING ACTIVITY

Students watch a short, warm lifestyle video in which a vlogger shares the small things that make her feel happy, calm, and present, such as coffee, music, running, nature, relationships, and creativity.

First, students focus on general understanding by putting Jennifer’s favorite things in the order she mentions them. This activity helps students follow the structure of the video and identify key moments.

Next, students watch the second half of the video and complete sentences using a noun word bank. This task reinforces listening for detail while keeping the language focus simple and controlled.

VIEWING FOLLOW-UP

Students discuss reflective questions about Jennifer’s list and compare it with their own experiences. They talk about which activities they also enjoy and when they last did similar things.

Students then read Jennifer’s list again and complete sentences using common verbs. This activity helps students notice and practice language used to describe feelings, routines, and personal enjoyment.

Finally, students read a short list written by another person and complete sentences using gerunds and nouns. This supports transfer of the target language to a new context while keeping the task relatable and level-appropriate.

WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD? YOUR TOP EVERYDAY JOYS

In Option A, students think about five things that make them feel good and organize their ideas using a simple mind map with clear categories. This helps students prepare ideas before speaking.

Students then share their lists with a classmate or the teacher using model phrases such as talking about mood, calmness, excitement, and enjoyment. They ask follow-up questions to keep the conversation going.

In Option B, students choose discussion prompts related to mood, future plans, senses, people, places, and relaxing activities. This option allows for flexible speaking practice based on time and class needs.

BENEFITS OF USING THIS SIMPLE PLEASURES IN LIFE ESL LESSON

This lesson supports confident A2-level speaking through clear structure and relatable topics. It builds emotional and sensory vocabulary that students can use immediately. The video content feels natural and engaging for adult and teen learners. The activities balance listening, speaking, and controlled language practice. Teachers receive flexible options that work for group classes and one-to-one lessons.