Pet peeves
Lesson discusses pet peeves, your opinions about those annoyances, and their impact on daily life.
Part 1
Warm-up
Watch the video & answer the question.
What do you think “pet peeves” are?
Part 2
Vocabulary
Read the word, its’ meaning, and the examples
Then make up your own sentences using the word.
Student can skip the words they already know.
pet peeve
/pet piːv/
something that particularly annoys a person, which he/she often complains about
My pet peeve is when people interrupt me when I'm talking.
One of my pet peeves is loud chewing noises.
irritate
/ˈɪrɪˌteɪt/
to make someone feel slightly angry
The loud music really irritates me.
The slow internet connection irritates me when I'm trying to work.
disrespect
/draɪv ˈsʌmwʌn ˈkreɪ.zi/
a lack of respect for somebody or something
Students who show disrespect to their peers or teachers will face serious consequences.
It's important not to show disrespect to others.
drive S.O crazy
/draɪv ˈsʌmwʌn ˈkreɪ.zi/
to cause someone to become extremely frustrated, irritated, or mentally unstable.
My roommate's loud music all the time really drives me crazy.
The traffic is so bad, it's driving me crazy sitting in the car.
disruptive
/dɪsˈrʌptɪv/
causing problems, noise, etc. so that something cannot continue normally
The loud construction work outside was very disruptive to my concentration.
The power outage was disruptive to our daily routine.
Make up your own sentences using the words.
Part 3
Share your opinions
Have you ever experienced these kind of behaviors? Do you think it’s bad habit or not?
Within two behaviors, which one make you feel more annoyed? And Why?
Part 4
Reading comprehension
Read the article and answer questions.
Teacher helps student correct their pronunciation.
Common pet peeves and their impact on daily life
We all have our pet peeves – those minor irritations that somehow manage to get under our skin and drive us crazy. For me, one of my biggest pet peeves is people who talk loudly on their phones in public spaces. Whether I’m trying to work in a cafe or simply relax at home, the sound of someone having a loud, one-sided conversation is incredibly distracting and disruptive. It’s almost impossible for me to focus with that constant background noise.
Another major pet peeve is people who don’t clean up after themselves, especially in shared spaces. Leaving a mess for others to deal with is just inconsiderate and shows a lack of basic respect. The mess makes me anxious and upset. While these pet peeves may seem unimportant, they can significantly impact my mood and productivity. Acknowledging and addressing our pet peeves is an important step in maintaining our peace of mind.
Check your understanding
What are the two main pet peeves mentioned in the essay?
How does the author describe the impact of people talking loudly on phones in public?
Why does the author find it frustrating when people don’t clean up after themselves?
Answer
- a. People who talk loudly on their phones in public spaces.
b. People who don't clean up after themselves in shared spaces. - The author describes it as incredibly distracting and disruptive, making it almost impossible to focus.
- The author finds it inconsiderate and disrespectful, and it makes them anxious and upset.
Part 5
Discussion
Let’s use the vocabulary you’ve learned during the lesson and talk about the following topics/questions freely!
Teacher helps student expand and correct the answers
Do you have anything that annoy you about living where you live now?
What annoys you about taking trains to work?
What annoys you when travelling by car?
Do you think you have bad habits that annoy other people?
If something is annoying you, what do you usually do?
Have you ever missed a flight? Why? What happened?
Have you ever been stuck in a queue while you were late for a flight? What did you do?
Have you ever made a complaint in a restaurant? What was it about?
How can we change some annoying habits?
Review
Let’s review the lesson with teacher
4 words and phrases in the lesson
Share your opinions about pet peeves
Discussing about pet peeves’ impact on daily life
See you next lesson
Homework
Do homework
Make a list of the top 10 things you think are the most common pet peeves.
