Connecting the Dots: Life Lessons from Steve Jobs

Bring real inspiration into your classroom! This lesson uses Steve Jobs’ iconic Stanford speech to teach English while motivating students to think big about life, failure, and following their passions.

What your students will get:

Better listening skills – follow Jobs’ stories and pick up main ideas

New vocabulary – key words like gut feeling, calligraphy, terminal

Speaking confidence – discuss life lessons, success, and failure

Creative writing – craft their own short inspirational speech

Critical thinking – connect Jobs’ lessons to their own goals

Perfect for intermediate to advanced learners who want a fun, inspiring, and practical English lesson that sticks.