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B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Metacognition

Published on March 29, 2026

By kierandonaghy

Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of metacognition and emotional intelligence. It is designed to help learners develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing—through guided discussion, roleplay, vocabulary building and engaging classroom activities. Learners explore how […]

B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Save Money

Published on March 25, 2026

By kierandonaghy

Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of saving money and practical strategies for financial behaviour. It is designed to help learners develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing—through guided discussion, roleplay, vocabulary building and engaging […]

B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Health Benefits of Coffee

Published on March 25, 2026

By kierandonaghy

Lesson Summary:This A2–B1 ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of coffee, its cultural significance and health benefits. It is designed to help learners develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing—through viewing, discussion and creative activities. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the theme […]

B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How AI Can Improve Your Life

Published on March 24, 2026

By kierandonaghy

Lesson Summary:This B1–B2 ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of artificial intelligence and its everyday uses. It is designed to help learners develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing—through viewing, discussion, and creative tasks. Students engage with authentic content, expand their vocabulary related to […]

B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Learned Optimism

Published on March 22, 2026

By kierandonaghy

Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of optimism and learned optimism. It is designed to help learners develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing—through guided discussion, roleplay, vocabulary building, and engaging classroom activities. Students analyse […]

The Science of Kindness

Published on March 19, 2026

By kierandonaghy

Lesson Summary:This Pre-intermediate (A2) to Intermediate (B1) ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video The Science of Kindness and explores kindness, its importance in everyday life and the science behind helping others. Through viewing, discussion and creative activities, students learn vocabulary related to kindness, emotions and social behaviour, while developing listening, speaking, […]

C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Micro Habits

Published on March 17, 2026

By kierandonaghy

Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2)–Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video titled Micro Habits That Improved My Life and explores how small daily actions can lead to lasting personal change. Through viewing and discussion, students analyse ideas about habits and mindset, perform a roleplay and read the article Why Tiny Habits […]

C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Self-love and Dating

Published on March 15, 2026

By kierandonaghy

Lesson Summary:This Advanced (C1)–Proficient (C2) ESL video lesson plan is built around the thought-provoking video The Only Way to Date Successfully and explores the theme of self-love and its importance in romantic relationships. Students develop vocabulary related to relationships, emotional wellbeing and dating while reflecting on how self-esteem shapes our choices in love. Through viewing […]

B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Power of Negative Emotions

Published on March 12, 2026

By kierandonaghy

Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video titled How to Harness the Power of Negative Emotions and explores how negative emotions can be transformed into productive energy. Students discuss quotations, watch and analyse a short video, take part in roleplay activities and read an article […]

B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Exercise and Mental Health

Published on March 10, 2026

By kierandonaghy

🎯 Level: B1–B2 💡 Theme: Exercise and mental Health Lesson Summary:This B1–B2 ESL video lesson plan is built around the video How Exercise Saved My Mental Health and explores the importance of exercise for mental well-being through viewing, discussion and creative activities. Learning Objectives:• Introduce students to the theme of exercise and healthy lifestyles.• Introduce […]