Writing

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The 17 Secrets to a Successful Relationship and the theme of successful relationships. Students learn abstract nouns to describe character and vocabulary related to relationships, talk about romantic partners and the secrets to a successful relationship, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.

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.

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Serial Taxi by Ringling College of Art and Design, and the themes of film, television and murder mysteries. Students use vocabulary related to film and television, talk about film and television, read a news report, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, write a story, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.

This complete ESL video lesson plan helps students explore friendship and setting healthy boundaries through viewing, discussion and creative tasks. Designed for Intermediate to Upper Intermediate learners, it develops vocabulary, communication skills and confidence in expressing needs in relationships.