Living on a Farm - The New Trend
ESL Lesson PlansLiving on a Farm - The New Trend

Living on a Farm - The New Trend

Explore the growing trend of living on a farm in this engaging lesson for adults focused on sustainability and simple living. Students discuss minimalist lifestyles, watch a video about moving toward a waste-free life, and complete listening and vocabulary activities linked to eco-friendly habits and off-the-grid living. The lesson also includes gap-fill statements, definition matching, and group discussions that build speaking confidence while teaching real-world language. Perfect for B2 learners interested in nature, well-being, and modern sustainable living trends.

Skills

  • Can express their ideas and opinions with precision, and present and respond to complex lines of argument convincingly.
  • Can understand recordings in the standard form of the language likely to be encountered in social, professional or academic life and identify viewpoints and attitudes as well as the information content.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Discuss the questions in your group.

1
What does living sustainably mean to you?
2
How do you feel about the idea of minimalism in your life?
3
Can you share a personal experience where you found joy in simple things?
4
How do you think our consumer habits affect the environment?
5
What small changes have you made in your life to live more simply?
2

Watch the video and complete each gap in the summary with a word or a short phrase.

3

Match the words and phrases from the video to the definitions.

4

Fill in the gaps in the statements below, then discuss them with a partner and say whether you agree or disagree with them.

5

Add to the lists of pros and cons of living on a farm. Discuss them with your group. Would you be willing to try this lifestyle?