Why do we enjoy being scared? A discussion
Students read four short opinions about horror films and ghost stories, learn expressions for talking about fear and discuss why some people love being scared.
B2Adults50 minDiscussion
About this lesson
A B2 speaking lesson (discussion). Warm-ups, role plays and discussion tasks — get the whole class talking.
- Level
- B2
- Skill
- Speaking
- Type
- Discussion
- Students
- Adults
- Time
- About 50 minutes
- Topic
- Halloween
- Activities
- Key words, Speaking / writing task, Reading text, Multiple choice, Matching
- Key words
- thrill, adrenaline, wind down, faint-hearted, safe space, build-up
- Access
- Premium
By the end, students can
- Understand and compare short opinions on a topic
- Use expressions such as my heart races and half the fun to talk about feelings
- Take part in a discussion and give reasons and examples