Fear of Failure
ESL Lesson PlansFear of Failure

Fear of Failure

Build your students' listening confidence with this B1 ESL listening worksheet based on a dialogue about the fear of failure. Ideal for teens and adults, the lesson develops listening comprehension, expands vocabulary for discussing emotions and self-doubt, and finishes with meaningful speaking practice. Perfect for online and classroom English lessons.

Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Read these opinions. Which opinion do you agree with most? Why?

M
Maya
Fear of failure made me prepare harder for my interview, and it helped me succeed.
C
Carlos
Fear of failure stopped me from joining a cooking class I wanted to try.
P
Priya
A little fear helps me focus, but too much makes me freeze.
J
Jordan
Failing my driving test taught me failure isn't the end, but fear can be heavy.
Your answer:
2

Listen to the dialogue. What advice does Ryan give?

3

Listen again and choose the correct answers.

4

Read the short dialogues. Do you understand the words and phrases in bold?

5

Complete the sentences with the words and phrases from the box.

6

Work with a partner. Read the instruction and do the task.