Master bold, sarcastic, and playful expressions like “Brace yourself,” “Get the hell outta here,” “That doesn’t sit right with me,” and “I know this might ruffle some feathers…“ Perfect for helping learners respond to opinions, express disagreement, and debate naturally in advanced conversations.
lesson overview
This B2-C1 ESL lesson explores opinionated language through the popular concept of hot takes—provocative or bold opinions that spark lively discussion. The lesson is available in both printable format for traditional classrooms and an online presentation. The user-friendly digital format allows easy navigation in presentation mode with just a click of the spacebar, requiring no additional software.
Target Audience:
- Level: B2–C1 (Upper-Intermediate to Advanced)
- Best for: Adults and older teens
Content Breakdown:
- Warm-Up Activity
- Tone-Matching & Hot Take Starters
- Fill-in-the-Gaps with Bold Expressions
- Multiple-Choice Dialogue Reactions
- Expression Matching
- Rapid-Fire Reactions – Speaking Practice
- Video Exploration and Comprehension
- Hot Take Debate
HOMEWORK (Extra Language Immersion):
Read & Write:
Students read a list of controversial pop culture opinions, select three that resonate or annoy them, and write short reactions using bold expressions from the lesson. This written task encourages tone awareness and confident language production while reflecting on personal perspectives.