Luck and Superstitions
ESL Lesson PlansLuck and Superstitions

Luck and Superstitions

Do you believe in luck or fate? This B1 ESL lesson plan for teens and adults explores superstitions and lucky charms from around the world. Students learn key vocabulary like superstition, fate, lucky charm, bad luck, fortune, avoid, and ritual while reading opinions, discussing good and bad signs, and sharing personal experiences. Activities include matching exercises, group discussions, and writing tasks, helping learners practise speaking, vocabulary and critical thinking in a fun, interactive way.

Skills

  • Can give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of interest.
Online Interactive
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1

Read the list. Decide if each situation is a good sign or a bad sign. Then discuss: Are these beliefs common where you live?

  1. Finding a four-leaf clover
  2. A black cat crossing your path
  3. Knocking on wood
  4. Crossing your fingers
  5. Opening an umbrella indoors
  6. Breaking a mirror
  7. Walking under a ladder
  8. Seeing a rainbow
  9. Spilling salt
  10. Wearing something new on New Year’s Day
2

Match the words to the definitions.

3

Read these opinions. Which one do you agree with the most and why?

4

Discuss these questions with your group.

5

Choose one of the tasks below.