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Main objectives of this material
- Develop listening comprehension skills through a BBC Learning English video about adults buying toys and the growing “kidult” trend.
- Learn and accurately use vocabulary related to childhood, collecting, hobbies, trends, and consumer behaviour in speaking and writing activities.
- Practise expressing and justifying opinions in discussions about nostalgia, hobbies, social media influence, and spending habits.
- Use linking phrases effectively in speaking and writing to connect ideas and create clear, well-structured responses.
What students are going to cover
In this engaging lesson, students will explore the growing trend of adults rediscovering childhood toys and hobbies, discussing why collecting has become so popular in recent years. Through a BBC Learning English listening activity, they will develop their listening and reading comprehension skills while learning useful vocabulary such as kidult, plushie, disposable income, inner child, and collector. Students will take part in thought-provoking discussions about consumer habits, social media influence, happiness, and nostalgia, helping them build confidence in expressing opinions and supporting their ideas. The lesson also introduces a range of linking phrases used for adding information, contrasting ideas, giving reasons, and drawing conclusions, which students will practise in both speaking and writing tasks. By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to discuss hobbies and personal interests more fluently, use new vocabulary naturally, and write a well-structured paragraph using a variety of linking expressions.
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