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B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Self-compassion

Published on April 12, 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 themes of compassion and self-compassion. 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 reflect on ambition, […]

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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 […]

Extensive Viewing Guide: I, Tonya

Published on November 5, 2021
By kierandonaghy
A 50-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film I, Tonya starring Margot Robbie, Allison Janney and Sebastian Stan 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 […]

B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Sinking Feeling

Published on November 3, 2021
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Sinking Feeling and the themes of anxiety, depression and young suicide. Students talk about when they feel anxious and nervous, watch a short film, predict the ending of a short film, answer comprehension questions, write the lyrics of a song in a short […]

A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Small Pleasures

Published on November 1, 2021
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Small Pleasures and the theme of small pleasures and happiness. Students use vocabulary related to small pleasures, talk about small pleasures and happiness, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short video, write cleft sentences about their small pleasures, read […]

Extensive Viewing Guide: The Circle

Published on October 29, 2021
By kierandonaghy
A 60-page Extensive Viewing guide to the techno-thriller film The Circle starring Emma Watson, Tom Hanks and Karen Gillan 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 […]

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