TESOL/Talking about fears

Sentences

 * I'm afraid/scared/terrified of (noun/-ing)
 * I can't stand (noun/-ing)

Common fears

 * heights
 * snakes
 * spiders
 * crowded places
 * confined spaces
 * dark places

Physical reactions

 * get sweaty (palms)
 * feel dizzy
 * freeze
 * your legs/hands shake

Lesson plan

 * 1) Topic question: What were you afraid of when you were younger?
 * Example: I was afraid of heights.
 * 1) Drill with names of fears.
 * heights: I'm terrified of heights.
 * the dark: I'm terrified of the dark.
 * confined spaces: I'm terrified of confined spaces.
 * 1) Drill with situations that cause the fear.
 * Even looking over the balcony makes me scared.
 * 1) Elaborate with physical reactions.
 * My legs start to shake.

Further study

 * English lesson topics