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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: Alternative Math

Published on March 22, 2021
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Alternative Math by David Maddox and Malcolm Morrison, and the themes of maths and alternative facts. Students learn vocabulary related to maths, talk about maths, watch a short film and answer comprehension questions, predict the end of a story and speak about the […]

Extensive Viewing Guide: Manchester by the Sea

Published on March 19, 2021
By kierandonaghy
A 36-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Manchester by the Sea starring Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams 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: The Swimmer

Published on March 17, 2021
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Swimmer and the theme of swimming. Students learn vocabulary related to swimming, talk about swimming, watch the short film and discuss the short film.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: […]

B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Housekeeping

Published on March 15, 2021
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Housekeeping by Tracy Kleeman. In the lesson students learn hotel jobs vocabulary, speak about hotel jobs, watch a short film, predict the end of a story, speak about a short film and perform a roleplay.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper […]

Extensive Viewing Guide: On the Basis of Sex

Published on March 13, 2021
By kierandonaghy
A 39-page Extensive Viewing guide to the biopic film On the Basis of Sex based on the life Ruth Bader Ginsburg starring Felicity Jones and Armie Hammer 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 […]

B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Snack Attack

Published on March 11, 2021
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Snack Attack and the theme of stereotypes. Students talk about stereotypes, watch a short film, predict the end of a story, perform a roleplay and discuss a short film.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and […]

B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Listen to Me

Published on March 9, 2021
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Listen to me. Students speak about bullying, predict what will happen in the short film, and watch and discuss the short film.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Speaking about […]

Extensive Viewing Guide: Wild

Published on March 5, 2021
By kierandonaghy
A 28-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Wild starring Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern 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: Pip

Published on March 3, 2021
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short animated film titled Pip and the themes of disability and service dogs. In the lesson, students talk about service dogs and disability, predict what will happen in a short film, and watch and discuss a short film.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate […]

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