Escapism

In this lesson, your students will:

• Explore the meaning of escapism and brainstorm its pros and cons.
• Activate topic-related vocabulary through matching and pre-listening tasks.
• Listen to a psychologist explain escapism and identify the order of key questions from the conversation.
• Listen again for detail and take notes to answer comprehension questions in pairs.
• Discuss personal views on escapism and how it plays a role in their own lives.
• Clarify rules for when to use gerunds or infinitives using examples and grammar sorting tasks.
• Apply new language in pair discussions related to relaxation and coping strategies.

This lesson includes 12 exercises, all focused on developing students’ listening comprehension skills in the context of a podcast about escapism, and clarifying and practicing verb patterns (gerund vs. infinitive) through guided discovery and controlled activities.

Grammar: verb patterns
Vocabulary: switch off, downside, binge-watch, etc
Additional resources: WordWall, LearningApps, Quizlet