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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: Beauty Patch

Published on May 24, 2021
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson is designed around a short film titled Beauty Patch commissioned by Dove and the theme of beauty. Students practise using abstract nouns, describe their perfect partner, discuss beauty, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, read and discuss tweets on a short film, discuss a short film and reflect on the […]

Extensive Viewing Guide: Good Will Hunting

Published on May 21, 2021
By kierandonaghy
A 46-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Good Will Hunting starring Matt Damon, Robin Williams and Ben Affleck 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 […]

B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Ali’s Story

Published on May 19, 2021
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson plan is designed around an animated short film and the theme of refugees. Students practise vocabulary related to refugees, speak about refugees, watch a short film, retell a story, answer comprehension questions, talk about a short film, empathise with refugee children, reflect on the lesson and write an account of a […]

B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Quest for Personal Progress

Published on May 17, 2021
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short filmed titled The Gentleman’s Wager commissioned by Johnnie Walker Whisky and starring Jude Law, and the theme of the quest for personal progress. Students watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, create a presentation for a branded short film and reflect […]

Extensive Viewing Guide: The Shawshank Redemption

Published on May 14, 2021
By kierandonaghy
A 45-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film The Shawshank Redemption starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman 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: The Adventures of a Cardboard Box

Published on May 12, 2021
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film called The Adventures of a Cardboard Box in which a small boy finds myriad of uses for a cardboard box and the theme of creativity. Students do activities to encourage creativity, watch a short film, talk about a short film and discuss creativity. Language […]

B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times

Published on May 10, 2021
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times by Marcus Markou and the themes of making conversation, strangers and racism. Students talk about making conversation, watch a short film, predict the end of a story, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on […]

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 […]

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