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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: Lila

Published on March 1, 2021
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a beautiful short film titled Lila directed by Carlos Lascano and the theme of art. In the lesson students learn vocabulary related to art, talk about art, and view and discuss a short film.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens […]

Extensive Viewing Guide: If Beale Street Could Talk

Published on February 26, 2021
By kierandonaghy
Get a 28-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film If Beale Street Could Talk starring KiKi Layne and Stephan James 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 • […]

A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Umbrella

Published on February 22, 2021
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Umbrella and the themes of  toys and childhood. In the lesson students watch and discuss a short film, predict different parts of a story, and write a story.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: […]

B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Look

Published on February 19, 2021
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson is designed around a short film commissioned by P&G titled The Look and the theme of racism. Students practise different uses of ‘look’ as a noun, watch and discuss a short film, and talk about racism and implicit bias.     Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: […]

Extensive Viewing Guide: Vice

Published on February 18, 2021
By kierandonaghy
Get a 35-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Vice starring Christian Bale and Amy Adams 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 […]

Extensive Viewing Guide: Atonement

Published on February 15, 2021
By kierandonaghy
Get a 30-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Atonement starring Keira Knightley, James McAvoy and Saoirse Ronan 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 • […]

Extensive Viewing Guide: Selma

Published on February 9, 2021
By kierandonaghy
Get a 34-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Selma starring David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Tom Wilkinson and Oprah Winfrey 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 • […]

Extensive Viewing Guide: Bridget Jones’s Diary

Published on February 2, 2021
By kierandonaghy
Get a 30-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Bridget Jones’s Diary starring Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant 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 • […]

Extensive Viewing Guide: Mystic River

Published on January 28, 2021
By kierandonaghy
Get a 29-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Mystic River starring Sean Penn, Kevin Bacon and Tim Robbins 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 […]

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