Category: Genre: Short video

Lesson Summary:This ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video The Incredible Way Our Brain Can Heal Itself and explores the themes of the brain and neuroplasticity. The lesson develops vocabulary, viewing comprehension, discussion skills and critical thinking through a video analysis, a roleplay and an extended article task on how routine supports […]

Lesson Summary:This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Productivity Myth: Why you’ll never ‘get on top of everything’ and the themes of productivity and reimagined productivity. It helps Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) learners develop key language skills through viewing and discussion, vocabulary building, roleplay, reading a follow-up article […]

  Lesson Summary:This ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video I Ran 365 Marathons in 365 Days and introduces learners to the themes of running, marathons and personal challenges. Designed for Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) students, the lesson helps learners develop key language skills through guided viewing, video analysis, vocabulary […]

  Lesson Summary:This ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short video exploring journaling and the power of writing. Aimed at Upper Intermediate to Advanced learners, it helps students develop language skills through viewing and discussion while deepening awareness of how writing supports reflection and emotional processing. The lesson includes vocabulary development, prediction […]

Lesson Summary:This Advanced to Proficient ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video titled Want to reach peak performance? Get a coach and explores the themes of peak performance and coaching. Students develop key language skills through viewing and discussion, practise advanced vocabulary related to professional development, analyse ideas from the video, work […]

Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around the video The Art of Listening: How does listening help us embrace different perspectives? and explores the theme of listening as an active and emotional skill. Students expand their vocabulary related to listening, dialogue and communication, discuss quotations, analyse the video, […]

  Lesson Summary:This Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) ESL lesson plan  is built around a short video on appreciating small things and slowing down. Aimed at B1–B2 learners, it helps students develop key language skills through viewing, discussion and creative activities, while encouraging reflection on stillness, daily moments and the pace of life. Learning […]

Lesson Summary:This Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) ESL lesson plan is built around the short video Not All Gratitude is Created Equal: A Psychologist Explains and explores the theme of gratitude and its effects on relationships and well-being. It helps learners understand how practising gratitude can strengthen relationships and enhance mental health. Through vocabulary […]

Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around the thought-provoking video Is it still worth going to university?. The lesson explores the theme of higher education and the question of its value in modern society. Students learn vocabulary related to university, employment, technology and soft skills, discuss quotations about […]