Lesson Summary:This Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) ESL lesson plan  is built around a short video on appreciating small things and slowing down. Aimed at B1–B2 learners, it helps students develop key language skills through viewing, discussion and creative activities, while encouraging reflection on stillness, daily moments and the pace of life. Learning […]

Lesson Summary:This Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) ESL lesson plan is built around the short video Not All Gratitude is Created Equal: A Psychologist Explains and explores the theme of gratitude and its effects on relationships and well-being. It helps learners understand how practising gratitude can strengthen relationships and enhance mental health. Through vocabulary […]

Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around the thought-provoking video Is it still worth going to university?. The lesson explores the theme of higher education and the question of its value in modern society. Students learn vocabulary related to university, employment, technology and soft skills, discuss quotations about […]

Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around the short video Is it OK to Use AI When Studying? and explores the theme of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on education. The lesson engages students in discussing how AI is changing learning, expands their vocabulary related to AI […]

  Lesson Summary:This Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short video titled Brené Brown on Blame and the theme of blame and its role in human behaviour. It helps learners develop essential language skills through viewing, discussion, reading and creative activities while exploring how blame affects relationships […]

  Lesson Summary:This Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) ESL lesson plan is built around the short video Why Intellectual Humility Matters and explores the themes of humility, intellectual humility, and habits of thought. Students learn vocabulary related to humility, belief, and scientific reasoning while discussing the value of open-mindedness and self-awareness. Through viewing, discussion, […]

  Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short video titled Intensity vs Consistency and the theme of consistency in personal and professional contexts. Students learn vocabulary related to consistency, habits, leadership and relationships, discuss the importance of consistent behaviour, analyse a short video, read an […]

Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around the inspiring video How to Achieve Remarkable Things and explores the themes of developing a high-performance mindset and achieving remarkable things. Through vocabulary development, viewing, discussion, roleplay, reading, and reflective writing, students learn how discipline, resilience, and focus contribute to success. […]

Lesson Summary:This pre-intermediate (A2) to intermediate (B1) ESL lesson plan is built around a short video titled How to Stay Motivated When Learning a Language. It explores the theme of motivation and how it influences language learning. Students develop vocabulary connected to learning, goals and motivation, predict and analyse video content, discuss key ideas, and […]