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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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A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Paris and New York

Published on November 3, 2014
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Paris / New York. In the lessons learn vocabulary related to cities, describe features of both cities and then compare them, and then watch the short film.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) –Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes […]

Film English Shortlisted for ESU Award

Published on October 13, 2014
By kierandonaghy
Film English has been shortlisted for the prestigous English Speaking Union President’s Award which celebrates and encourages the widespread use of technology in the teaching and learning of English. It was initiated in 2003 at the request of the then President of the ESU (1957-2011), HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, and the current President, HRH […]

B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Selfie

Published on October 6, 2014
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Aspirational and the theme of celebrity selfies. Students discuss meeting famous people, roleplay meeting their hero or heroine, watch a short film and discuss selfies and selfies with celebrities.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: […]

B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: What’s on your mind?

Published on June 30, 2014
By kierandonaghy
An ESL video lesson plan designed around a short film titled What’s on your mind? and the theme of social media. Students practise vocabulary related to social media, watch a short film, and talk about Facebook.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type:Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Vocabulary […]

B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: London

Published on January 20, 2014
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a video of London. Students talk about what they know about London, compare London in the past and now, do a dictation and discuss their hometowns.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: watching a […]

B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Music

Published on January 13, 2014
By kierandonaghy
This ESL lesson plan is designed around a video commissioned by the Barbican arts centre, London and the theme of music. Students practise adjectives to describe emotions, watch a short video, talk about music and discuss quotations about music.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: […]

Film English Wins MEDEA Award

Published on December 16, 2013
By kierandonaghy
The aim of the MEDEA Awards is to encourage innovation and good practice in the use of media (audio, video, graphics and animation) in education. They also recognizes and promotes excellence in the production and pedagogical design  of media-rich learning resources. The winners were announced during the MEDEA Awards Ceremony which took place as part […]

A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: i-Diots

Published on November 28, 2013
By kierandonaghy
This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film called iDiots and the themes of technology, mass consumption and instant gratification. Students speak about mobile phones and technology, watch a short film and do a dictation.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1)  Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: […]

Film English Finalist in Medea Awards

Published on November 12, 2013
By kierandonaghy
  Film English has been selected as one of the nine finalists in the 2013 Medea Awards, the most important media education awards in Europe. There were 342 entries from 37 countries and the finalists were chosen by a jury made up of 118 education and media experts from 28 countries. The aim of the MEDEA Awards […]

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