In this B2–C1 ESL lesson, students explore the complex social themes presented in the hit series The White Lotus. Using the show’s trailer as a launch point, learners reflect on the tone, atmosphere, and genre, while developing vocabulary related to wealth, privilege, and social behavior. Through interactive matching, character analysis, and group discussions, students engage with concepts like entitlement, superficiality, and escapism. They are encouraged to critically examine how people behave on holiday and why we’re drawn to stories about rich, flawed characters. The lesson concludes with a creative writing task, offering students the chance to adopt different perspectives and apply new vocabulary in context.
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