Category: Level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2)

  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 Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short video titled Brené Brown on Blame and the theme of blame and its role in human behaviour. It helps learners develop essential language skills through viewing, discussion, reading and creative activities while exploring how blame affects relationships […]

  Lesson Summary:This Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) ESL lesson plan is built around the short video Why Intellectual Humility Matters and explores the themes of humility, intellectual humility, and habits of thought. Students learn vocabulary related to humility, belief, and scientific reasoning while discussing the value of open-mindedness and self-awareness. Through viewing, discussion, […]

Lesson Summary:This B1–B2 ESL video lesson plan is built around the short film Meet the Street Artist Transforming Dubai and explores the theme of street art and street artists. It helps learners develop key skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing—through vocabulary building, guided video tasks, discussion of quotations, roleplay, critical thinking, and an […]

Lesson Summary:This B1–B2 ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video on the theme of bucket lists and how to create them. Learners will develop essential language skills through viewing, discussion and creative classroom activities while exploring the motivational power of personal goals. Learning Objectives: To introduce students to the theme of bucket lists. […]

Lesson Summary:This B1–B2 lesson centres on Hiking through Tragedy on the Pacific Crest Trail and guides learners to explore hiking and emotional resilience. Students predict content, watch and analyse a short video, extend topic vocabulary, perform a supportive roleplay, read Hiking as a Path to Emotional Healing, discuss ideas and write reflectively. Learning Objectives: To […]

  Lesson SummaryThis engaging ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video Why Being a “Loner” Could Be Good for You and explores solitude and personal well-being. Suitable for Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) learners, the lesson is ideal for teens and adults. It features viewing, vocabulary-building, critical thinking, structured roleplay, article-based […]

  This engaging ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video How to Force Yourself to Do Hard Things and explores the theme of doing hard things and overcoming mental resistance. Suitable for Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) level students, the lesson is ideal for mature teens and adults. It features vocabulary-building, […]