Ads and Self-Image

Level: B1–B2
Age Group: Teens & Adults
Time: 70–80 minutes

Description:
This engaging ESL lesson is built around the inspiring Dove Real Beauty Sketches campaign video, which explores themes of self-image, confidence, and beauty standards. Students reflect on how they see themselves versus how others see them while practicing essential grammar and communication skills.

Through a mix of critical thinking, grammar practice, and creativity, learners improve their vocabulary and grammar in real-life contexts while discussing meaningful social topics.

What’s Included:

• Warm-Up Discussion:
  Thought-provoking questions to introduce the concept of real beauty and self-perception.
• Vocabulary Focus:
  Key terms like self-esteem, compliment, sketch, and underestimate with matching and sentence-building practice.
• Comprehension Tasks (While Watching):
  Guided questions to ensure understanding of the Dove video’s message.
• Discussion Questions (After Watching):
  Conversation prompts on beauty standards, advertising, and self-confidence.
• Grammar in Context:
  Comparatives & Superlatives
• Reported Speech
  Each section includes short explanations, examples, and fill-in-the-blank practice.
• Creative Follow-Up Options
• Answer Key & Teaching Tips:
  Complete answer key for all tasks + teaching ideas to promote empathy, confidence, and personalization of grammar structures.
• Lesson Plan:
  Step-by-step outline with timing, interaction type, and focus for each stage.