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Talking about Fears & Phobias in English

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Beginner: Warm-Up
Name something that you are afraid of.

I am afraid of

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Beginner:Vocabulary

Beginner: Vocabulary
Scared Bugs Snakes Heights Small spaces Scream Run away Needles Sweating Flying

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Beginner: Matching
Match the listed words to the images.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

Bug

Scream

Sweating

Needle

Snake

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Beginner: Vocabulary Practice

Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary words. Bugs Scream Flying Needles Heights Many people _________ when they are scared. Some people are scared of injections because of the _________. Some people are afraid of __________ in an airplane. Tall buildings are scary for people who are afraid of __________. Many people are afraid of going outdoors because of the __________.

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Beginner: Discussion
Answer the following questions according to your opinion. I think bugs are A.! scary B.! dirty C.! cute In my opinion, there are A.! a lot of people who have phobias. B.! not a lot of people who have phobias. C.! Im not sure how many people have phobias. I am most afraid of A.! flying in an airplane. B.! being trapped in a small space. C.! snakes.

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Beginner: Pairing Phrases

Pair the verb in the first box with a matching phrase in the second box.

small spaces scared

Be Dislike

bugs afraid trapped snakes nervous needles

Beginner: Pairing Phrases

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Beginner: Lets Talk!

Caleb : What are you most afraid of, Jean? Jean: That is a difficult question. I think that I am most afraid of snakes. What about you?

Caleb: I am really afraid of flying in an airplane. Jean: Really? I love to fly! Why are you afraid of flying?

Caleb: I am afraid the airplane will crash. Jean: Well, there is always that chance but it is not likely to happen. You are much more likely to be in a car accident.

Caleb: I never really thought of it that way.

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Beginner: Lets Talk! Follow up

Answer the following questions about the previous passage.
What is Jean most afraid of? A. spiders B. snakes C. airplanes What is Caleb most afraid of? A. flying B. heights C. Hes not afraid of anything. Why is Caleb afraid of flying? A. He is afraid the plane will crash. B. He is afraid the plane with explode. C. He is afraid he will fall out of the planes window.

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Beginner: Categories
Match each word to its corresponding category.

Things people are afraid of

Things people do when they are scared

Scream

Heights

Flying

Sweat

Run away

Needles

Snakes

Bugs

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Beginner: Minimal Pairs

Listen to the difference between each pair of words and practice pronouncing each pair.

Scream Scared Run Sweating Bugs

Scram Scarred Ran Swatting Buds

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Beginner: Who said it?

Match each sentence to its appropriate picture. A. B. C.

I am afraid it will bite me! I am scared of flying. This box is so small! What if the plane crashes? I want out of this box!

Beginner: Who said it?

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Beginner: Related Lessons

Provide each student with specific feedback on the areas that need improvement based on todays live session topic.
! Descriptive Adjectives (#0049) ! Descriptive Adjectives- Word Search (#0050) ! Conjugating "to be" (#0065) ! Conjugating "to have" (#0066) ! Fill in the Blank: "to have / "to be" (#0067) ! "to have" and "to be" Quiz (#0068)

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Intermediate: Warm-Up
Name some things people are commonly afraid of.

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Intermediate: Vocabulary
Intermediate: Vocabulary

Heights Public speaking Terror Panic Flying Ocean Elevators Driving Needles Mice

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Intermediate: Matching
Match the listed words to the images.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

Flying

Elevator

Snake

Needle

Ocean

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Intermediate: Vocabulary Practice

Use the words below to create your own sentences: Ex: Many people are afraid of heights. Heights Public speaking Terror Panic Flying Ocean Elevators Driving Needles Mice

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Intermediate: Synonyms & Antonyms

Match the synonyms & antonyms to each listed word: Synonyms Injure Anxious Cry out Intense fear Run away Shake Word Terror Tremor Harm Scream Flee Nervous Antonyms Be quiet Calm Joy Stillness Stay Improve

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Intermediate: General Discussion

! What are you most afraid of? Why? ! In your opinion, what is the most common phobia?

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Intermediate: Lets Talk

Erika: Ella, do you have any phobias? Ella: Actually, yes. Im terrified of heights.

Erika: Really? I think thats a very common fear. What scares you so much about heights? Ella: I guess I feel like I might fall. Sometimes, if Im on a balcony, I imagine it collapsing. I hate being up high because I know if something happens, Ill be history. What phobias do you have?

Erika: Im scared of spiders. I feel nervous even looking at a picture of one. They have those disgusting, long legs. Some of them even have hair. I think Id die if one of them touched me! Ella: Wow! Ive never thought of them like that. Spiders dont scare me at all. I used to want a tarantula for a pet when I was a child.

Erika: How could anyone want to take care of a spider? Thats insane!
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Intermediate: Lets Talk! Follow up

! What is Erika afraid of? ! How does Ella feel about Erikas fear? ! What phobia does Ella have? ! What do you think Ill be history means? ! What does Ella sometimes imagine while being on a balcony?

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Intermediate: Story Sequence

Put the sentences in the correct order to form a short story. _ Kira saw the psychologist for 2 years. _ Kira wanted to stop being afraid of dogs. _ Kira is not afraid of dogs anymore. _ Kira was afraid of dogs. _ Kira hired a psychologist to help her.

Intermediate: Story Sequence

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Intermediate: Expressions & Phrases

Match the idiom to its meaning.
1)! James advice on how to increase our profits is snake oil. Its not going to make the business grow. 2)! Its like fighting snakes to get anything accomplished in this office. 3)! The thunderstorm really scared the pants off everyone. 4)! Im not scared of Jims threats. I wasn't brought up in the woods to be scared by owls. 5)! I fear for Emilys safety. Shes not an experienced driver.

a)! Chaotic; challenging b)! To be afraid for the safety of someone or something; to worry about someone or something c)! I am not foolish or easily frightened d)! To scare someone very badly e)! Advice or solutions to a problem which are useless

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Intermediate: Lets Talk Pictures!

How serious do you think phobias can be? Why?

LIFE...

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Intermediate: Related Lessons

Provide each student with specific feedback on the areas that need improvement based on todays live session topic.
! Questions with Who and What (#0207) ! Pronunciation: The long /i/ (#0263) ! Conjugating "to be" (#0065) ! Fill in the Blank: "to have"/"to be" (#0067) ! At the Movies with Negatives (#0090) ! Negatives Quiz (#0092)

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Advanced Lesson Content

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Advanced: Warm-Up
Name some physical reactions that occur as a result of fear.

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Advanced: Vocabulary

Claustrophobia Agoraphobia Arachnophobia Palpitations Creatures Shortness of Breath Immobilized Faint Tremors Frightened

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Advanced: Matching
Match the listed words to the images.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

Frightened

Arachnophobia

Faint

Claustrophobia

Shortness of breath

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Advanced: Vocabulary Practice

Use the words below to create your own sentences: Faint Agoraphobia Arachnophobia Palpitations Creatures Shortness of Breath Immobilized Claustrophobia Tremors Frightened Ex: Some people faint when they get scared.

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Advanced: Synonyms & Antonyms

Match the synonyms & antonyms to each listed word: Synonyms Influenced Unbearable Evasion Feeling Agonize Worrying Word Intolerable Affected Suffer Avoidance Fretting Sensation Antonyms Confident Numbness Relieve Acceptable Face Untouched

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Advanced: General Discussion

! In your opinion, when does a fear turn into a diagnosable phobia? ! In your opinion, which phobia is the most irrational? Why?

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Advanced: Lets Talk

May: Youve got to calm down, Jen. Its not that big of a deal. Jen: I know, but for some reason that doesnt comfort me. I dont think that I can do this. I had better sit down for a moment. I feel like Im going to pass out. May: Jen, people get blood drawn all the time. Youre just going to feel a small pinch. Its not going to kill you. Jen: I just cant stand the thought of something penetrating my skin. Its simply unbearable. Its going to hurt terribly, Im sure of it. May: No, its not going to hurt that bad. The doctor said that this is the only way to run the test. Youve got to suck it up, Jen. This is important. The nurse is motioning for you now. Jen: Alright, Ill go. Ive got to face my fear now. Come with me, please! May: Of course. Ill even hold your hand.

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Advanced: Lets Talk! Follow up

! Jen is terrified of needles because they penetrate the skin. How do you feel about being stuck with a needle? ! Jen acknowledges that she must face her fear of needles. Describe the last time that you had to face one of your fears.

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Advanced: Reading Comprehension

By definition, a phobia is an irrational fear of a certain object, situation, person or activity. It is estimated that 18% of the population suffers from some sort of phobia. Some phobias are more common than others. Listed here are some of the most bizarre, yet diagnosable phobias. Arachibutyrophobia is a fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of ones mouth. Although this fear may be worthy of a slot in a Saturday Night Live skit or an episode of The Simpsons, it is indeed a fear that actually exists. Koumpounophobia is a fear of buttons. This phobia usually occurs during ones childhood and may or may not persist into adulthood. Trichophobia is a fear of loose hair. It may sound hard to believe but an eyelash that has fallen onto your cheek is enough to send someone with trichophobia into a panic. Luckily, this phobia is quite rare.

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Advanced: Reading Discussion

! What is the main idea of this passage? ! According to the article, an estimated 18% of the population suffers from some sort of phobia. How do you feel about this? ! The article gives information about three rare phobias. In your opinion, which phobia is the most bizarre? Why?

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Advanced: Expressions & Phrases

Match the idiom to its meaning.
1)! Julie spent the remaining amount of her birthday money on clothes, figuring that she that is down need fear no fall. 2)! After three glasses of wine, Juan was seeing snakes. 3)! Once Joshua decided take his driving test, he went at his drivers manual like a boy killing snakes. 4)! Anna, your phone is right next to your purse. If it was a snake, it wouldve bitten you. 5)! Julian is a snake in the grass. Hes very dishonest.
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a)!To do something with a great deal of energy b)!Intoxicated; recovering from a drinking bout c)! It was very close to you d)!A sneaky and untrustworthy person e)!If you have nothing, you cannot lose anything by taking a risk

Advanced: Related Lessons

Provide each student with specific feedback on the areas that need improvement based on todays live session topic.
! Pronunciation: /-ed/ ending (#0282) ! Pronunciation: /-ed/ ending (#0288) ! Learn Common Prefixes and Suffixes (#0150) ! Practice Prefixes and Suffixes (#0151) ! Compare voiced /th/ and unvoiced /th/ (#0210) ! Can you describe it? (#0403)

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Disclaimer/ Descargo de responsabilidad:

This is the complete content for the lesson. It includes both general and advanced slides. The experience during each live session will vary depending on the level of the class and not all slides will be covered. Este es el contenido completo de la leccin. Se incluye diapositivas general y avanzada. La experiencia durante cada sesin en vivo variar en funcin del nivel de la clase y no todas las diapositivas sern cubiertas.
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