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๐Ÿ“– Lesson B1 Reading๐Ÿ‘ซ People & Relationships

โณ The Psychology of First Impressions: Why 7 Seconds Matter

In this B1-level reading lesson, students will explore the science behind first impressions. The text covers how quickly the brain judges others, what factors influence first impressions, the halo effect, cultural differences, and practical tips for making a strong positive impression. Students will learn vocabulary related to psychology, communication, and social behaviour.

๐ŸŽ’ Teens (11โ€“16) ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ’ผ Adults (17+) schedule 30 min signal_cellular_alt Medium visibility 177
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view_agenda Lesson Plan

  • Questions about judging people
  • Discussion on accuracy of first impressions

translate Key Vocabulary

judgementsphenomenainteractionevolutionshortcutsscansincompetentbiasambiguousfilteroverridefactorsarticulationrestrainedauthenticity

auto_fix_high Grammar Points

  • Present simple for facts: The brain forms, Research shows
  • Time clauses: before, within, once, after
  • Reported findings: Studies show that, Research suggests that

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