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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 […]

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Extensive Viewing Guide: The Descendants

Published on May 7, 2021
By kierandonaghy
A 44-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film The Descendants starring Tom Clooney and Shailene Woodley 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 a […]

B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Arrival

Published on May 5, 2021
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Arrival. Students talk about decision-making, watch a short film, write a monologue, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes […]

B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: A Kiss, Deferred

Published on May 3, 2021
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled A Kiss, Deferred that explores the themes of love and war. Students predict a story, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, write a story, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner […]

Extensive Viewing Guide: Forrest Gump

Published on April 30, 2021
By kierandonaghy
A 33-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Forrest Gump starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright and Sally Field 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: Dotty

Published on April 28, 2021
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson is designed around a moving short film titled Dotty by Brett and Mick, and the themes of texting and elderly people. Students learn vocabulary related to mobile phones, talk about texting, watch a short film, predict how a short film will end, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect […]

B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Real Beauty

Published on April 26, 2021
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film by John X. Carey and the theme of beauty. Students talk about beauty, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, read and discuss an article about a short film, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – […]

Extensive Viewing Guide: The Imitation Game

Published on April 23, 2021
By kierandonaghy
A 37-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film The Imitation Game starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley 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: Mixtape

Published on April 21, 2021
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film called Mixtape by Luke Snellin and the themes of music and mixtapes. Students learn vocabulary related to music, talk about music, read a text, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate […]

B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Moments

Published on April 19, 2021
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson is designed around a beautiful short film called Moments by Nuno Rocha and the theme of homelessness. Students learn vocabulary related to homelessness, talk about homelessness, watch a short film, write a story, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Upper intermediate (B2) […]

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