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B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Cognitive Bias

Published on April 16, 2026
By kierandonaghy
Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores how cognitive biases influence thinking and behaviour. It is designed to help learners develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading and writing—through guided discussion, roleplay, vocabulary building and engaging classroom activities. The lesson encourages critical thinking […]

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B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: A new perspective for moms

Published on June 14, 2021
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson is designed around a short film and the theme of mothers and children. Students learn vocabulary to describe character, describe their personality, speak about mothers and children, watch a short film, discuss a short film, describe their mothers and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate […]

Extensive Viewing Guide: Nightcrawler

Published on June 11, 2021
By kierandonaghy
A 34-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Nightcrawler starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo and Riz Ahmed, 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: Soulmates

Published on June 9, 2021
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film by Arturo Perez and the theme of soulmates. Students discuss love and soulmates, watch a short film, listen for specific information, discuss a short film, answer an interactive questionnaire and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) […]

B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Serial Taxi

Published on June 7, 2021
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Serial Taxi by Ringling College of Art and Design, and the themes of film, television and murder mysteries. Students use vocabulary related to film and television, talk about film and television, read a news report, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, write […]

Extensive Viewing Guide: Dallas Buyers Club

Published on June 4, 2021
By kierandonaghy
A 32-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Dallas Buyers Club starring Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto 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 with […]

B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Religion

Published on June 2, 2021
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson is designed around a short film by The Mercadantes titled Five and the theme of religion. Students learn vocabulary related to religion, compare five religions, watch a short film, discuss a short film, discuss religion and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: […]

B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: 29 Ways to Stay Creative

Published on May 31, 2021
By kierandonaghy
This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 29 Ways to Stay Creative by To-fu and the theme of creativity. Students learn vocabulary related to creativity, talk about creativity, discuss what they do to be creative, watch a short video, discuss a short video and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: […]

Extensive Viewing Guide: The Hangover

Published on May 28, 2021
By kierandonaghy
A 42-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Golden Globes-winning film The Hangover starring Bradley Cooper and Ed Helms 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: Educate the Heart

Published on May 26, 2021
By kierandonaghy
This ESL lesson is designed around a short video called Educate the Heart and the themes of education and compassion. Students discuss a quotation, use vocabulary related to education and compassion, predict the content of a short video, watch a video, answer comprehension questions, discuss a video, interview a partner, watch an interview, reflect on […]

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