Who do you look up to - Celebrities we admire

Conversation - B2-C1 | Advance Level

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Mar. 06 Fri , 08:00 USA

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Description

This is a video that we will watch in class after the lead-in discussion. Students will ask each other and try to answer why we are obsessed with celebrities, which is the theme of the video. In the video, it is suggested that we could be obsessed with celebrities for a number of reasons, and these are explored adequately.
Students will watch the video to see if any of their ideas are mentioned.
The video also serves to introduce some vocabulary that students will look at in the next phase of the lesson - 'virtuous'.

Session Activities

1: Why are we obsessed with celebrities?

2: Describe a famous celebrity from your country.

1: Which celebrity do you think is the most influential today, and why?

2: Can you give an example of how they influence people or society?

3: Do you think charisma is more important than talent for a celebrity? Why?

4: Are there celebrities you admire because they are virtuous? Give examples.

5: Which celebrity do you consider iconic, and why?

6: Tell me about a celebrity you looked up to as a teenager.

7: Do you root for any sports people in any competitions?

Virtuous

Someone who has high moral standards

Influential

Has the power to affect other people's actions and opinions

Charismatic

Having a charm that many people like

Iconic

Widely recognised and admired

To look up to (Someone)

To admire someone

To root for (someone)

To support someone and want them to succeed