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    Some of the key takeaways are that celebrities have become more accessible through social media and the internet, and that fame has evolved from being associated with accomplishments to simply being well known. Many people also crave fame and want to emulate celebrities.

    There are a few reasons why people crave fame. Fame and popularity can bring attention, admiration, money and status. Living vicariously through celebrities can also make one's own life feel more exciting and glamorous. The modern age of social media has also made fame seem more attainable.

    Celebrities are elevated because the media and entertainment industry promote them as aspirational figures. Their lives seem more exciting and dramatic than average people. The public also likes to gossip about celebrities' relationships, wealth and lifestyle. This obsession provides an escape from people's everyday lives.

    “I don't think I could think of a single thing that's more isolating

    than being famous.”


    Lady Gaga, American pop star

    1. Celebrities Discussion
    1. What is a celebrity? How does one become a celebrity?
    2. What's the latest celebrity gossip?
    3. Do you have a favourite celebrity? Which other celebrities inspire you? Are there any celebrities
    you really don't like?
    4. Who are the most famous celebrities in the world? What are they famous for?
    5. Which celebrity families do you know about?
    6. Have you ever met a celebrity? Who is the most famous person you have met? Which celebrity
    would you like to meet? Why?
    7. Where would you go if you wanted to see some celebrities? Where do celebrities hang out?
    8. How do you imagine the lives of celebrities to be? Do you think they are happy, or are there any
    downsides to being a celebrity?
    2. Celebrities Vocabulary
    • A-list celebrity (noun) – extremely famous or successful celebrities.
    • D-list celebrity (noun) – minor celebrities who are usually famous only for appearing on reality TV
    shows.
    • glamorous (adjective) – attractive, exciting, charming, and alluring.
    • household name (noun) – a person or brand that is very well known by the general public.
    • claim to fame (noun) – something that made someone famous; the most interesting or important
    thing about a person or thing they did.
    • internet famous (adjective) – someone who became famous through the internet, social media or
    other online activities.

    Using the vocabulary words above, complete the following sentences (remember to use the correct
    form of the word, e.g. verb conjugation or plural noun):
    1. Bruce Forsythe is one of the most beloved in the UK, although he’s not famous
    in any other country.
    2. Comedy panel shows often feature only so people can laugh at them.
    3. Logan and Jake Paul became for filming themselves doing stupid things and
    uploading the videos to YouTube.
    4. Marilyn Monroe was the most celebrity in history.
    5. My is that I went to the same school as Bill Clinton’s daughter.
    6. The Met Gala in New York is attended by a host of .

    Celebrities vocabulary comprehension questions


    1. Who are the A-list celebrities?
    2. Who are some D-list celebrities?
    3. Who are the most glamorous celebrities?
    4. Who are the household names in your country?
    5. What would your claim to fame be?
    6. Which people have become internet famous?
    3. Video: A Brief History of Celebrities
    You are going to watch a video by BBC Ideas called “From celebrities to influencers: A brief history of
    celebrity.”

    Watch the video here: https://yourenglishpal.com/blog/esl-conversation-lesson-plan-celebrities/

    While you watch the video, answer the following questions:

    Multiple choice
    1. The word ‘celebrity’ originally meant a celebration of what?
    a) actors b) musicians c) religion

    2. Attitudes towards fame changed when who was executed?


    a) Charles I b) Charles II c) Charles III

    3. What did Oscar Wilde represent?


    a) the cult of religion b) the cult of worship c) the cult of personality

    4. What was the point of life according to Oscar Wilde?


    a) self-denial b) self-realisation c) self-expression

    Sentence completion
    5. In the , the most famous people were politicians, scientists, doctors and writers.
    6. By 1920, the most famous people were singers, sportsmen and actors thanks to the invention
    of .
    7. Andy Warhol created a real around himself and presented himself as an iconic
    figure that people wanted to be around.
    8. Kim Kardashian’s fans want to her and be as famous as her.

    Short answer
    9. What is everybody taking these days?
    10. We are attracted to celebrities because we live in an age of profound what?
    11. What do people want in life?
    12. If influencers reveal from their lives what most people hide, what will their followers think?
    4. Celebrities Conversation Questions
    1. Does being famous mean the same as being successful?
    2. Which celebrities are famous for being famous (i.e., that are famous for no apparent reason)?
    Which people became famous for their connections to other famous people?
    3. Why do so many people crave fame?
    4. Why do we elevate some people to the position of celebrity? Why are people so obsessed with
    the lives of celebrities? Are you?
    5. Considering celebrities make a lot of their money just by being famous, do they deserve the right
    to privacy?
    6. Which people have not coped with fame very well? What happened to them?
    7. If you could be a celebrity for a day, who would you be and why?
    8. How would your relationship with your friends change if you or one of them became a celebrity?
    Would you like to be famous? Why or why not?

    5. Celebrities Writing Task


    Write about your opinion of celebrities. Try to use some of the vocabulary you learned earlier in this
    lesson. In your answer, you could include some of the following topics:
    • Your favourite celebrity and why.
    • A celebrity you don’t like and why.
    • How you imagine the lives of famous people to be.

    Alternative exam practice question:


    Some people argue that without intrusive media coverage into their lives, many celebrities would no
    longer be interesting to the public and would therefore lose their source of income. Other people argue
    that everybody, even celebrities, should have a right to privacy. Which side do you agree with?

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