Five Languages of Love
ESL Lesson PlansFive Languages of Love

Five Languages of Love

This ESL lesson plan explores the concept of love languages in a group setting, ideal for adults at the B2 level. In 45 minutes, students will enhance their listening, speaking, and writing skills by analyzing quotes, watching a video, and discussing Dr. Gary Chapman’s five love languages. The lesson focuses on understanding how to express and identify affection, fostering meaningful discussions and improved communication skills.

Skills

  • Can understand standard language or a familiar variety, live or broadcast, on both familiar and unfamiliar topics.
  • Can give clear, detailed descriptions and presentations on a wide range of subjects related to their field of interest.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
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1

Put the words in the correct order to reconstruct quotes by famous people. Which one can you relate to?

Quotes are from: Aristotle, Andre Breton, Joseph Campbell, Paulo Coelho and Voltaire.
1
two
is
a
composed
single
Love
of
bodies
inhabiting
soul
2
something
someone
is
who
when
you
about
yourself
Love
meet
you
tells
new
3
set
to
a
is
Love
music
friendship
4
force
is
Love
untamed
an
5
and
Love
imagination
Nature
furnished
by
canvas
by
is
a
embroidered
2

Pre-listening

3

Watch the video and answer the questions.

4

The 5 languages of love are physical touch, quality time, receiving gifts, words of affirmation, and acts of service. Read the text and fill in the blanks.

5

Glossary

6

Arrange the 5 languages of love from 1-5.

7

Let's play a game!

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