Category: Genre: Short video

Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate to Advanced ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores how artificial intelligence may transform the cities we live in. Focusing on urban life, smart cities and surveillance, the lesson combines video analysis, discussion, roleplay and an extended reading to help learners engage critically with the future […]

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 video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video titled How to Fix Your Attention Span (Before It’s Too Late) and an article exploring why attention is becoming a modern superpower. The lesson examines attention fragmentation and its causes, encouraging learners to reflect on their own habits while […]

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 […]

Lesson Summary:This Advanced (C1–C2) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video titled How I Find Happiness that explores the theme of finding happiness through awareness and environment. It is designed to help learners develop key language skills through viewing, discussion and creative activities, alongside an in-depth reading on wonder and adult happiness that […]

Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate to Advanced ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video that explores digital privacy in everyday online life. It encourages learners to reflect on how personal information is shared online while developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through guided discussion, roleplay and a critical reading task. Learning Objectives:• […]

Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate to Advanced ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short video titled In 4 Minutes I’ll Make You Stop Consuming and Start Creating. The lesson explores how constant content consumption can prevent creative action and introduces practical strategies for starting the creative process. Learners engage with quotations, guided discussion, […]

Lesson Summary:This Pre-intermediate to Intermediate ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video that explores global leadership. Learners develop key language skills through viewing, discussion and creative activities, including roleplay, critical thinking tasks and an extended reading on what makes a good global leader. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concepts of […]

Lesson Summary:This A2–B1 ESL video lesson plan is built around the short film Our Relationship with Nature and explores how humans connect with and affect the natural world. Learners develop key language skills through viewing, discussion and creative activities, including a follow-up article titled How We Can Learn to Respect the Earth. Learning Objectives: Introduce […]