🔍 What’s this lesson about?
Is it ever okay to lie? Can you spot a lie when you hear one? This thought-provoking B2+ ESL lesson explores the different types of lies we tell, why we tell them, and how language changes when we bend the truth. From white lies to full-blown deception, students will dive into real-life scenarios, discuss ethical dilemmas, analyze famous headlines, and even play detective in a fun role-play game. 🕵️‍♀️

🎯 What skills does it build?
This lesson is packed with discussion prompts, idioms, critical thinking tasks, and a grammar focus on the passive voice in media and headlines. Students will improve their speaking fluency, sharpen their listening and analytical skills (especially with the optional video task), and expand vocabulary related to honesty, deception, and communication.

🧩 Includes:

• Warm-up conversation questions

• Lie-type matching activity

• Real vs. fake fact-spotting game

• Dialogue-based comprehension with idioms

• Headline analysis + passive voice practice

• Deception role-play game (great for fluency!)

• Video-based critical thinking extension

• Vocabulary matching + short writing tasks

✨ Why teachers love it:
✔️ No prep required – just print and go
✔️ Great for pair and group speaking practice
✔️ Tackles a universally engaging topic
✔️ Flexible for 1:1 or group classes
✔️ Optional extension tasks for homework or flipped learning opportunities

📌 Perfect for:
ESL teachers looking for conversation-rich, high-interest lessons that challenge upper-intermediate students and spark authentic discussions. Great for exam prep classes, adult learners, or teens who love debate and critical thinking.