Lesson Overview

This B2 ESL lesson explores the topic “Is Beauty a Superpower?”, helping students discuss how physical appearance can influence first impressions, opportunities, and the way people are treated in everyday life.

Learners consider how quickly we judge others based on appearance and whether this can affect success in social, academic, and professional situations.

Students learn and use key vocabulary related to first impressions and appearance, including phrasal verbs and informal language for describing appearance and style. They also practise language for giving opinions and explaining ideas clearly.

This lesson is ideal for B2 learners developing fluency in speaking, expressing opinions, and discussing social topics in a clear and confident way.

1. Warm Up: Quiz
2. First Impressions. 
3. Video: Quotes 
4. Video: Comprehension
5. Video: Discussion
6. Debate
7. Slang
8. Phrasal Verbs: Appearance 

Homework

There is an excellent homework task to supplement this awesome B2 ESL lesson plan. Students are challenged to analyse an interesting article which is linked to the topic of the lesson, before being asked to write answers to challenging questions. Activity layout:

1. Article: Is Beauty a Superpower? 
2. Writing task.