Category: Emotional intelligence

Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is built around the thought-provoking video I study patience in a lab. Here’s what I’ve found. and explores the theme of patience in an age of instant gratification. The lesson helps learners develop key language skills through viewing, discussion and creative activities focused […]

  Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short video titled At What Point Does Optimism Become Unhealthy? and explores the themes of optimism, toxic positivity and emotional literacy. Students develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading and writing—through guided discussion, roleplay, vocabulary building and […]

Lesson Summary:This Pre-intermediate (A2) to Intermediate (B1) ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video What is wellbeing? and explores the theme of wellbeing and ways of achieving and maintaining it. Students develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading and writing—through viewing and discussion, vocabulary building, roleplay and critical thinking activities. The lesson […]

Lesson Summary:This Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) ESL video lesson plan is built around the thought-provoking short video Is Human Connection the New Job Security? and explores the theme of artificial intelligence and its impact on employment. Through viewing, discussion and creative activities, learners examine the concept of ‘high tech’ and ‘high touch’ work, analyse […]

Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is built around the thought-provoking short film In Praise of Nice People. It explores the theme of appreciating nice people and the value of niceness in relationships and society. Through viewing, discussion and creative tasks, learners expand key vocabulary related to human nature […]

Lesson Summary:This ESL video lesson plan explores strong emotions and how to manage them effectively through a short video titled Managing Strong Emotions: Working Towards Wellbeing. Designed for Intermediate to Upper Intermediate learners, the lesson combines viewing, discussion, roleplay and reflective tasks to help students build emotional vocabulary, improve comprehension skills and develop greater awareness […]

Lesson Summary:This Advanced (C1)–Proficient (C2) ESL video lesson plan is built around a compelling short video that explores thoughtful leadership and value-driven decision-making. Through viewing, discussion and creative activities, learners examine how leadership values influence organisational culture while developing advanced language skills and critical thinking. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of leadership […]

Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate to Advanced ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short video that explores emotions as constructed experiences shaped by expectations and past learning. Learners engage with ideas about emotional awareness through guided viewing, discussion, roleplay and an extended reading text that deepens understanding of emotional habits and communication. Learning […]

Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate to Advanced ESL lesson explores emotional communication through a short, thought-provoking video titled The Importance of Expressing Our Needs. Learners build vocabulary for emotional self-expression, practise discussing sensitive topics, and develop critical thinking skills through guided discussion, roleplay and reflection. The lesson is extended with an in-depth article, Why Timing Matters […]