LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERSTHE LANGUAGES OF LOVE
LinguaHouse
Feb. 7, 2022
Level: Intermediate (B1-B2)
Type of English: General English
Tags: Celebrations and Special Events; Languages; Behavior, Feelings and Emotions; Psychology; Relationships; Article Based
Publication date: 02/07/2022
This lesson focuses on the concept of the five love languages, which are how people communicate their feelings to each other. There is an article explaining the idea and also a listening exercise with two people discussing the problems in their relationships. Exercises focus on related vocabulary as well as reading and listening skills. Students will also have the opportunity to discuss issues related to the topic (by Joe Wilson).
- CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in American English.
- CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in American English.
- CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in British English.
- CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in British English.
- CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audios (Am/Br English).
AUDIO TRANSCRIPT
Ethan: So, Sarah, how is it going with you and Mike?
Sarah: OK, I guess…
Ethan: That doesn’t sound very certain? What’s the problem?
Sarah: I’m not sure that he’s very interested in our relationship, to be honest, Ethan. It doesn’t feel like he really cares about me very much.
Ethan: What do you mean?
Sarah: OK. So, you know how I bought him that watch for his birthday?
Ethan: Oh, the diving watch that he liked?
Sarah: Yes, so he can wear it when he goes swimming. And then I got him his favorite aftershave too. And I’m always buying him little cakes. I even buy treats for his cat.
Ethan: Yes, you’re always getting him things.
Sarah: Well, he forgot my birthday completely. He felt bad about it, but then he bought me a bottle of red wine. I don’t drink red wine; it gives me a headache. I’ve told him that.
Ethan: Oh wow! He messed up there. But didn’t he fix your car for you the other day?
Sarah: I mean, yes, he did do that, which I guess saved me some money.
Ethan: And he designed and built your wardrobe especially, so you had somewhere to keep all your shoes.
Sarah: I do love that wardrobe. But I just want some romance, you know?
Ethan: I wish Andrea would fix my car!
Sarah: (Laughs) I don’t think that is really her strength, is it?
Ethan: It’s not. Or tidying up. The house is always in a mess, and she is the one who works from home all day. So, when I get home after a day in the office, I’m the one that has to start cleaning. I also do the shopping every weekend and the cleaning. It would never get done if I left it to her.
Sarah: Ah, but Andrea’s so loving, Ethan. You’ve got a wonderful woman there. She’s always so focused on you when I see you together, and she’s always taking you on dates. Didn’t she take you to see that play last week at the theater?
Ethan: She did. And it was great. I really enjoyed it. And you’re right, she is very caring.
Sarah: That should make you happy. Most couples I see when I’m out these days are just looking at their phones. Andrea can’t keep her eyes off you.
Ethan: Yes, she’s very loving and does give me hugs all the time. I just wish she’d help around the house a bit more. I feel so stressed sometimes, but her embrace does help with that, I admit.
Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/the-languages-of-love. Accessed on February 6, 2024. © 2008–2024 LinguaHouse.com. All rights reserved.
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