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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 […]

A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Buster the Boxer

Published on November 29, 2021

By kierandonaghy

This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Buster the Boxer and the theme of Christmas. Students learn vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson. Language […]

Extensive Viewing Guide: The Devil Wears Prada

Published on November 26, 2021

By kierandonaghy

A 53-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film The Devil Wears Prada starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci 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 extensive viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations […]

B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Journey

Published on November 24, 2021

By kierandonaghy

This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film and the themes of snow and Christmas. Students learn vocabulary related to snow, talk about snow and Christmas, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, write a story, discuss a short film, listen to a song and complete the lyrics of a song and […]

B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Unexpected Guest

Published on November 22, 2021

By kierandonaghy

This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Unexpected Guest and the theme of Christmas. Students learn vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson. Language level: […]

B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Blue Bird

Published on November 17, 2021

By kierandonaghy

This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film inspired by a poem and the theme of poetry. Students learn vocabulary related to poetry, talk about poetry, watch a short film, discuss a short film, write a verse of poetry, listen to a poem, read a poem, discuss a poem, and reflect on […]

B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Love at First Sight

Published on November 15, 2021

By kierandonaghy

This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film and a commercial inspired by the short film, and the theme of love at first sight. Students talk about love, predict the story in a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, perform a roleplay, write a narrative […]

Extensive Viewing Guide: Bridesmaids

Published on November 12, 2021

By kierandonaghy

A 60-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Bridesmaids starring Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Rose Byrne 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 film synopsis […]

B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Daydreams

Published on November 10, 2021

By kierandonaghy

This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Maybe and the theme of daydreaming. Students learn vocabulary related to daydreams, talk about daydreams, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, write a sequel to a short film and reflect on […]

B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: A Letter from Fred

Published on November 8, 2021

By kierandonaghy

This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled A Letter from Fred and the theme of romantic relationships. Students watch a short film about a songwriting competition, predict the end of a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, talk about romantic relationships and reflect on the lesson. Language […]