Category: Technology

‘What if?’ Lesson Plan

Published on October 25, 2021

By kierandonaghy

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled What if? and the theme of video creation in education. Students learn vocabulary related to video creation, talk about video creation, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, reconstruct a video transcript, read a video transcript, discuss a short video, read a video-making framework, […]

‘Distracted’ Lesson Plan

Published on September 20, 2021

By kierandonaghy

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Distracted and the themes of distractions, and good and bad listeners. Students learn vocabulary related to distractions, talk about distractions, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, talk about the characteristics of good […]

‘Sight’ Lesson Plan

Published on August 31, 2021

By kierandonaghy

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Sight by Eran May-raz and Daniel Lazo, and the themes of technology and augmented reality. Students learn vocabulary related to gadgets and apps, talk about technology and augmented reality, watch a short film and video, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and video […]

‘Dotty’ Lesson Plan

Published on April 28, 2021

By kierandonaghy

This ESL lesson is designed around a moving short film titled Dotty by Brett and Mick, and the themes of texting and elderly people. Students learn vocabulary related to mobile phones, talk about texting, watch a short film, predict how a short film will end, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on […]

‘Searching’ Viewing Guide

Published on November 12, 2020

By kierandonaghy

Get a 33-page Extensive Viewing guide to the critically acclaimed film Searching starring John Cho and Debra Messing for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.     The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A […]

‘Jobs’ Viewing Guide

Published on October 21, 2020

By kierandonaghy

Get a new Extensive Viewing guide to the biopic film Jobs about the life of Steve Jobs starring Ashton Kutcher and Dermot Mulroney for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations […]

‘97% Love Match’ Lesson Plan

Published on November 2, 2015

By kierandonaghy

This ESL lesson is designed around a short film titled 97% and the themes of apps and dating. Students talk about the apps they commonly use, do a dictation, watch a short film and retell a story.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) –Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching […]

‘Selfie’ Lesson Plan

Published on October 6, 2014

By kierandonaghy

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Aspirational and the theme of celebrity selfies. Students discuss meeting famous people, roleplay meeting their hero or heroine, watch a short film and discuss selfies and selfies with celebrities.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 […]

‘What’s on your mind?’ Lesson Plan

Published on June 30, 2014

By kierandonaghy

An ESL lesson plan designed around a short film titled What’s on your mind? and the theme of Facebook. Students practise vocabulary related to social media, watch a short film, and talk about Facebook.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type:Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Vocabulary work, watching […]