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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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Train with Kieran Donaghy in Film and Video Online

Published on August 31, 2020
By kierandonaghy
Schedule Sunday 4th October The opening webinar takes place  and course material is made available . Sunday 18th October The second webinar takes place and final coursework is set. Sunday 25th October Final coursework is handed in. Friday 30th October Feedback is sent and certification awarded. Please note any teachers who cannot attend a webinar […]

Welcome to Film English Club!

Published on July 25, 2020
By kierandonaghy
Individual Membership and Institutional Membership of Film English Club allows unlimited access to all Film English Club feature-length film viewing guides, short film lesson plans and teaching resources.   Watch this short video about Film English Club.     As a reward to loyal users of Film English we’re offering a 27-page viewing guide to […]

Train with Kieran in Barcelona this summer

Published on June 30, 2020
By kierandonaghy
I’m delighted to announce I’m offering my most popular course, Film and Video in Language Teaching, at The School for Training, my small teacher development institute, in Barcelona this summer. On this course I train teachers how to use film and video critically and creatively in the language classroom. There are a total of twenty contact […]

My New Teacher Training Institute

Published on August 14, 2019
By kierandonaghy
I’m delighted to announce that The School for Training is my new, small, specialist teacher development institute in Barcelona, providing innovative courses of the highest quality for teachers from all over the world. The School for Training gives teachers the training to meet their students’ needs and promote positive change in the classroom and beyond. Teachers […]

B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Lessons Learned

Published on June 11, 2019
By kierandonaghy
This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Lessons Learned and the theme of life lessons. In the lesson students watch two short videos, speculate, speak and read about life lessons.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching two […]

Win a place on my Film and Video in Language Teaching course in Barcelona

Published on May 28, 2019
By kierandonaghy
I’m delighted to announce to announce the competition for a place on my most popular course, Film and Video in Language Teaching, in Barcelona in July or September. Share this post on Facebook or Twitter to enter the competition. On this course I train teachers how to use film and video critically and creatively in the language classroom. […]

Train with Kieran in the Use of Film and Video in Language Teaching

Published on March 4, 2019
By kierandonaghy
I’m delighted to announce I’m doing my most popular course, Film and Video in Language Teaching, again in Barcelona this year. On this course I train teachers how to use film and video critically and creatively in the language classroom. There are a total of twenty contact hours. The course language is English but the course is suitable […]

B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Best Men Can Be

Published on January 22, 2019
By kierandonaghy
An ESL video lesson plan designed around a viral short film commissioned by the brand Gillette and the theme of masculinity. In the lesson students watch a short film, speak about masculinity, and write their own Twitter comment.     Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 […]

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