What is Your Attachment Style?
ESL Lesson PlansWhat is Your Attachment Style?

What is Your Attachment Style?

This ESL lesson plan explores attachment styles in relationships through reading, vocabulary, and speaking activities. Designed for B1-B2 learners, the 60-minute group lesson includes a self-discovery quiz, relatable diary entries, and discussion exercises to help students analyze different relationship dynamics. The lesson concludes with a role-play activity, where students practice giving and receiving advice based on what they’ve learned. This engaging lesson builds emotional intelligence, improves speaking fluency, and expands vocabulary related to relationships.

Skills

  • Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to their field of interest with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
  • Can give clear, detailed descriptions and presentations on a wide range of subjects related to their field of interest, expanding and supporting ideas with subsidiary points and relevant examples.
  • Has a good range of vocabulary for matters connected to their field and most general topics.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
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1

What's your attachment style? Take the quiz to find out!

Choose the answer that best describes you. You'll get the results at the end of the lesson.
1. How do you feel when someone you care about needs space or time alone? a) I understand and respect their need for space. b) I worry they might not want to be my friend anymore. c) I feel relieved because I like having my own space too. d) I feel confused because I love closeness, but I also need time alone sometimes. 2. How do you feel when someone doesn't reply to your message for a long time? a) I assume they are busy and will reply when they can. b) I worry if they are okay or if something happened. c) I don't like it, but I also don't enjoy texting so it's not a big deal. d) I usually feel upset and unsure if I should reach out again or ignore them. 3. How do you usually express emotions in relationships? a) I love sharing how I feel, and I also like to listen to others. b) I often need to hear that the other person cares about me first. c) I prefer to keep my feelings private. d) I express my emotions, then later feel uncomfortable and insecure about myself. 4. How do you feel when someone surprises you with a kind gesture, like a gift or a special message? a) I love it! It makes me feel so special and happy. b) I feel happy but wonder if they expect something in return. c) I feel uncomfortable and don't always know how to respond. d) I like it, but eventually, I feel like I need to return the favor and it makes me anxious. 5. How do you react to conflict in a relationship? a) I try to talk about the problem and find a solution. b) I get upset and I often believe we're going to break up. c) I avoid the conversation and hope the problem goes away. d) I react strongly, then later feel confused and embarrassed about my behavior.
2

Read the diary entries below.

3

Answer these questions in small groups.

4

Fill in the gaps to complete the text about the four attachment styles.

5

Read the diary entries in task 2 again. Match the person's name to their attachment style.

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Quiz Results

7

Share your thoughts on these questions in pairs.

8

Practice giving advice on relationship issues.

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