With this lesson, students will explore abstract noun forms like companionship, bravery, expectancy, and clarity, while also learning advanced adjectives such as tormenting, soul-crashing, mundane, and exhilarating—all through thought-provoking conversations, video analysis, and philosophical reflections on love.
lesson overview
This B2-C1 ESL lesson explores the concept of love through vocabulary, word formation, philosophy, and critical thinking. Students expand their language skills with abstract noun suffixes (e.g., -ment, -ship, -ity) and emotional adjectives, while diving into philosophical interpretations of love from thinkers like Plato, Schopenhauer, and Simone de Beauvoir. The lesson is available in both a printable format and an online presentation, designed for smooth navigation in presentation mode using only the spacebar.
Target Audience:
- Level: B2–C1 (Upper-Intermediate to Advanced)
- Best for: Adults and older teens
Content Breakdown:
- Warm-Up
- Noun Formation Practice
- Needs Ranking
- Maslow’s Pyramid Exploration
- Video Discussion
- Advanced Adjectives Practice
- Gap-Fill Practice
- Philosopher Role-Play
- Speaking Prompts
HOMEWORK (Extra Language Immersion):
Reading and Quiz:
Read an article on “love at first sight” and complete a true-or-false quiz to reinforce vocabulary and critical reading.