Category: Level: Intermediate (B1) – Advanced (C1)

‘Philomena’ Extensive Viewing Guide

Published on June 22, 2023

By kierandonaghy

A 68-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Philomena starring Steve Coogan and Judi Dench for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a […]

‘Understanding Autism’ Lesson Plan

Published on September 27, 2022

By kierandonaghy

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Autism Spectrum Disorder: 10 Things You Should Know, a short film titled Can you make it to the end? and the theme of the autism spectrum and autistic people. Students learn vocabulary related to the autism spectrum, talk about the autism spectrum, read statements […]

‘Fargo’ Viewing Guide

Published on September 24, 2021

By kierandonaghy

A 32-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Fargo starring Frances McDormand, William H. Macy and Steve Buscemi for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film […]

‘Everyday’ Lesson Plan

Published on April 5, 2021

By kierandonaghy

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a beautiful short film called Everyday by Gustav Johansson and the theme of everyday life and empathy. Students talk and write about everyday routines, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper […]

‘Alternative Math’ Lesson Plan

Published on March 22, 2021

By kierandonaghy

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Alternative Math by David Maddox and Malcolm Morrison, and the themes of maths and alternative facts. Students learn vocabulary related to maths, talk about maths, watch a short film and answer comprehension questions, predict the end of a story and speak about the film. […]

‘The Best Men Can Be’ Lesson Plan

Published on January 22, 2019

By kierandonaghy

An ESL lesson plan designed around a viral short film commissioned by the brand Gillette. In the lesson students watch a short film, speak about masculinity, and write their own Twitter comment.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, speaking […]

‘Selfie’ Lesson Plan

Published on October 6, 2014

By kierandonaghy

This ESL 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: 90 […]

‘London’ Lesson Plan

Published on January 20, 2014

By kierandonaghy

This ESL 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 short […]

‘Head Over Heels’ Lesson Plan

Published on February 19, 2013

By kierandonaghy

This ESL lesson plan is designed around Head Over Heels, an Oscar-nominated puppet animation directed by Timothy Reckart. Students practise using idiomatic expressions, watch a short film and talk about love and relationships.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Exercise on body idioms, […]