BBC REEL - The secret to Icelandic happiness: Video-Based

This lesson plan combines English Language Arts, ESL, Earth sciences, Geography, mental health, swimming, Iceland, relaxation, sport, travelling, happiness, conversations, vocabulary, listening, ecology, and research in one lesson.

It's great for spring, summer, travelling, seasonal, Earth Day, and End of the Year-themed classes.

What is it?

• a no-prep lesson plan based on a video by BBC REEL - The secret to Icelandic happiness
• real-life content
• ESL levels: A2+/B1 - teenagers and adults
• Speaking, Listening, and Vocabulary
• PDF and PowerPoint

What's Included?

• a fully designed lesson for at least 60 minutes that requires no preparation - 3 pages full of various activities
• 2 versions of the lesson plan - one for your students and one for you (with answers!)
• a fully animated PowerPoint presentation (same content) with answers provided - only the key is editable!
• in both A4 and US letter formats

Activities

• Warm-up
• Discuss the pictures
• True or False?
• Fun facts about Iceland
• Watch the video
• Fill in the gaps
• Vocabulary
• Follow-up
• Discussion
• Vocabulary
• Fill in the gaps
• Vocabulary+
• Fun facts about swimming pools
• Project
• Design a perfect trip to Iceland

Aims

• to improve communication by discussing various topics related to mental health, swimming, Iceland, relaxation, sport, happiness and travelling
• to improve active listening skills
• to get used to different accents in English
• to learn new vocabulary
• to discover new trends and ideas from around the world

Terms of Use:

This product can be used for educational purposes.

It is strictly forbidden to copy, resell or share this activity without written permission from Handy English.