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LESSON DESCRIPTION
Embrace Your Shadow – The Psychology of Self-Integration is a 45 – 60 – 90 minute ESL lesson for C1–C2 learners exploring how repressed parts of our personality influence growth. Through a blend of academic listening, deep discussion, and structured writing, students examine psychological concepts in a critical yet accessible way.
LEVEL: C1 – C2
LESSON TIME: 45 – 60 – 90 MIN
Why Choose This Lesson?
- Cognitive and Emotional Vocabulary
Learners define, discuss, and use words like repress, shadow, integrate, ideal image, and potential in authentic psychological contexts. - Video Pre-Listening & Analysis
Students watch a thought-provoking video on shadow integration, predicting and verifying ideas like “fantasy vs. reality” and “pure potential.” - Podcast-Based Listening
The lesson includes an audio segment with comprehension questions about Jung’s theories and modern interpretations, including criticism of “pop-psychology.” - Advanced Discussion
Discussion tasks encourage learners to evaluate the usefulness and limitations of metaphorical psychology in modern self-help and therapy. - Structured Opinion Essay
Students build and write a full essay responding to: “To grow, we must first face the parts of ourselves we fear.” Pre-writing support is included.
Ideal For:
- C1–C2 learners seeking intellectually stimulating content
- ESL classes integrating psychology, identity, and personal growth
- Teachers who want to mix academic vocabulary with meaningful reflection
- Classes that combine video, podcast, and structured writing in one lesson
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