Free C1 (Advanced) ESL lesson plan — 45 minutes of speaking activities, conversation questions and Expressing abstract opinions and arguments using complex sentence structures (e.g., subordinate clauses and advanced opinion phrases) grammar practice for online English classes. Student can articulate complex philosophical concepts about meaningful living using sophisticated vocabulary and advanced argumentative structures in formal and informal discussions.

C1⏱ 45 min

What Makes Life Worth Living

🎯 Goal: Student can articulate complex philosophical concepts about meaningful living using sophisticated vocabulary and advanced argumentative structures in formal and informal discussions

📐 Expressing abstract opinions and arguments using complex sentence structures (e.g., subordinate clauses and advanced opinion phrases)

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#philosophy#life purpose#personal values

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Let's ease into something big today — what really makes life feel worth living. I'd love to hear your honest thoughts.

“When you think about your own life right now, what gives you the deepest sense of fulfillment?”

“Do you believe a person's purpose is something they discover, or something they create for themselves?”

“If you could sit down and contemplate one profound question about existence, what would it be?”

“Would you rather live a comfortable life or an authentic one that stays true to who you really are?”

“Have you ever had an experience that seemed to transcend the ordinary and change how you see the world?”

Fresh topic questions — none repeat until you have seen them all

🎲 Speaking Activity 1

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Would You Rather

Choose one option and justify your choice out loud, using lesson vocabulary.

6 minutes

🗣️ “I would rather ... because ...”

Would you rather find lasting fulfillment through your work or through your relationships?

🎲 Speaking Activity 2

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What Would Happen If...?

Speculate about each hypothetical situation, giving consequences in two different areas of life.

6 minutes

🗣️ “If that happened, I imagine that...”

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What would happen if everyone suddenly discovered their true purpose in a single day?

Speculate freely — there is no wrong answer.

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What Makes Life Worth Living

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