Sleep, Schedules, and Short Days
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Sleep, Schedules, and Short Days

This B2 ESL lesson for adult learners focuses on exploring daily life, health, and habits. Key vocabulary includes "sleep‑deprived, disrupted routine, energy levels," and "tight schedule." The lesson includes vocabulary practice through matching and gap-fill tasks, as well as reading and speaking activities that let students practice language in realistic contexts. Students build both fluency and accuracy while discussing and reflecting on routines.

Skills

  • Can understand articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which particular stances or viewpoints are adopted.
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1

Brainstorm.

Look at the list of daily activities. How does lack of sleep affect how well you do or enjoy each activity?
1
work
2
studying
3
exercise
4
socializing
5
childcare
6
household chores
7
eating/diet
Your answer:
2

Match the phrases to their definitions.

3

Match sentence halves.

4

Use the phrases to complete the article.

5

Listen to the article to check your answers. Do you agree with its message? Can you relate to the issue being discussed?

6

Answer the following questions about the article. Use the phrases you learned in this lesson in your answers.

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