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B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Emotional Communication

Published on February 1, 2026
By kierandonaghy
Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate to Advanced ESL lesson explores emotional communication through a short, thought-provoking video titled The Importance of Expressing Our Needs. Learners build vocabulary for emotional self-expression, practise discussing sensitive topics, and develop critical thinking skills through guided discussion, roleplay and reflection. The lesson is extended with an in-depth article, Why Timing Matters […]

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Extensive Viewing Guide: Scoop

Published on January 29, 2026
By kierandonaghy
  A 67-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film Scoop starring Gillian Anderson, Keeley Hawes, Billie Piper and Rufus Sewell 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 • […]

C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Find Happiness

Published on January 27, 2026
By kierandonaghy
Lesson Summary:This Advanced (C1–C2) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video titled How I Find Happiness that explores the theme of finding happiness through awareness and environment. It is designed to help learners develop key language skills through viewing, discussion and creative activities, alongside an in-depth reading on wonder and adult happiness that […]

B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Digital Privacy

Published on January 25, 2026
By kierandonaghy
Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate to Advanced ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video that explores digital privacy in everyday online life. It encourages learners to reflect on how personal information is shared online while developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through guided discussion, roleplay and a critical reading task. Learning Objectives:• […]

B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Start Creating

Published on January 22, 2026
By kierandonaghy
Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate to Advanced ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short video titled In 4 Minutes I’ll Make You Stop Consuming and Start Creating. The lesson explores how constant content consumption can prevent creative action and introduces practical strategies for starting the creative process. Learners engage with quotations, guided discussion, […]

A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Global Leadership

Published on January 20, 2026
By kierandonaghy
Lesson Summary:This Pre-intermediate to Intermediate ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video that explores global leadership. Learners develop key language skills through viewing, discussion and creative activities, including roleplay, critical thinking tasks and an extended reading on what makes a good global leader. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concepts of […]

A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Our Relationship with Nature

Published on January 18, 2026
By kierandonaghy
Lesson Summary:This A2–B1 ESL video lesson plan is built around the short film Our Relationship with Nature and explores how humans connect with and affect the natural world. Learners develop key language skills through viewing, discussion and creative activities, including a follow-up article titled How We Can Learn to Respect the Earth. Learning Objectives: Introduce […]

B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Eat More Healthily

Published on January 15, 2026
By kierandonaghy
Lesson Summary:This ESL video lesson plan is a complete ready-to-use package built around a short video titled My 5 Simple Steps to Eat Healthier. It helps Upper Intermediate to Advanced learners develop language skills while exploring nutrition, healthy eating habits and lifestyle choices through viewing and discussion, critical thinking, roleplay and a substantial follow-up reading. […]

B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Benefits of a Minimalist Wardrobe

Published on January 13, 2026
By kierandonaghy
Lesson Summary:This B1–B2 ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video exploring minimalism and minimalist dressing. Learners develop key language skills through viewing, discussion and creative activities focused on clothing, lifestyle and wellbeing. Learning Objectives:• Introduce minimalism and minimalist dressing• Expand vocabulary on clothing and consumption• Develop viewing, listening and reading skills• Improve […]

C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Think about Goals

Published on January 11, 2026
By kierandonaghy
Lesson Summary:This Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short video titled I WAS WRONG – How I Set Goals. The lesson explores different ways of thinking about goals and how goals and systems work together to shape purpose and success. Learners develop key language skills through viewing, […]

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