Language level: B1 + Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 45 min Activity: Speaking, Listening and writing Topic: Facing your Fears Materials: visualisation and video ( links are provided)

The book 10 EMPOWERING LESSON PLANS comprises lessons on topics such as Mindfulness, Happiness, Authenticity, Kindness, Inspiration, Gratitude and Positivity. They are appropriate for students whose level is B1 + and are older than 14 years of age. I have used these lesson plans with all my students and have seen many positive changes in their behaviour and mindset. The book includes the following lesson plans: It is Achievable Shine your Light Stop Chasing Happiness Acts of Random Kindness The Black Dot The Power of Words The Wonders of Water Who am I? Try Everything Being Authentic Take a peek at some of the pages here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H73V9lOpms

Speaking and Writing activities for Advanced Students appropriate for FCE and CAE students

A guided meditation for students

Topic- Finding who you are Aim- To practise listening, writing and speaking skills Level-B1/B2 Age group- teenagers/adults Time - 60 min

Topic- Compassion, Kindness Aim- To practise listening, speaking and writing skills; Level- A1 /A2 Age group- young learners/teenagers Time- 60 min

This is an article inspired by the book POLLYANNA. It includes some tips how you can use the book with your students.

Topic- Inspiration, Self-imrovement Aim- to practise reading, listening and speaking skills Level-B2 Age group- Older teengers/adults Time - 60 min

The resource offers tips on how to improve your students’ wellbeing

Topic- Personality Aims- Students practise speaking and writing skills. They also learn more about their personality Age group- Older teengers/adults Level- B1+ Time- 60 min

Topic- Stepping out of your comfort zone, trying new things Aim- to practise listening, reading and speaking skills, to talk about trying new things Level - B2+ Age group- teengers/adults Time - 60 min

Topic- Authenticity Aim- to practise reading and speaking skills, to learn more about your true self Level - B2+ Age group- Older teengers/adults Time - 60 min

Lesson plan- Goal-setting Topic- Setting your goals for the New Year Aim- To practise Listening, speaking and writing skills, to talk about students´ future goals Level- B2 + Age group- Older teenagers/ Adults Time- 60 min

This is a free template that you could use with your students to create a Kindness Advent Calendar for 2017.

Try everything- a lesson plan Topic: Perseverance Aims: To practise phrasal verbs, antonyms, to improve listening skills Age group: 16+ Level: B1 Time: 45 min

Topic: Positivity, Mindfulness Aim- to practise speaking and reading skills, Age group- teenagers, adults, Level- B2 Time- 50 min

Topic: Feeling good about myself Aims: To encourage creativity. To show learners that they should be proud of themselves. To practise Present Perfect tense Age group: teenagers, adults Level: B1 Time: 60 min

A collection of 10 Positive Thoughts which can spark Inspirational Discussions in class or take your students on the road to "Creative Writing". Suitable for Teenagers/ Adults

Everything I have- Lesson plan Topic: Inspiration, Creativity Aims: To practise Speaking and Listening skills Age group: teenagers, adults Level: B1 Materials: videos(see provided links) and song ( attached) Time: 45 min Created by Inspirational English

It is achievable- Lesson plan Topic: Inspiration, Hope, Dreams Aims: To practise Speaking and Listening skills Age group: older teenagers, adults Level: B2 + Materials: videos (see provided links) Time: 1 hour Created by Inspirational English