Category: Mobile phones

‘I forgot my phone’ Lesson Plan

Published on October 15, 2023

By kierandonaghy

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a beautiful short film by titled I lost my phone and the theme of mobile phones. Students listen to a film and speculate about what is happening, watch the film to check their answers and talk about mobile phone use.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper […]

‘Look Up’ Lesson Plan

Published on March 9, 2022

By kierandonaghy

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film and poem by Gary Turk and the theme of isolation caused by the use of new technology. Students discuss digital technology, predict the content of a short poem and short film, watch a short film with no sound and speculate about the story it tells, […]

‘Are You Living an Insta Lie?’ Lesson Plan

Published on January 31, 2022

By kierandonaghy

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Are You Living an Insta Lie? and the theme of social media. Students learn vocabulary related to social media, talk about Instagram, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, perform a roleplay and […]

‘Five Ways to Stop Getting Distracted’ Lesson Plan

Published on January 17, 2022

By kierandonaghy

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Five Ways to Stop Getting Distracted and the theme of distraction. Students learn vocabulary related to distractions, talk about distractions, make recommendations about how to avoid distractions, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, make notes, discuss a short video, perform a roleplay and […]

‘Distracted’ Lesson Plan

Published on September 20, 2021

By kierandonaghy

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Distracted and the themes of distractions, and good and bad listeners. Students learn vocabulary related to distractions, talk about distractions, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, talk about the characteristics of good […]

‘Dotty’ Lesson Plan

Published on April 28, 2021

By kierandonaghy

This ESL lesson is designed around a moving short film titled Dotty by Brett and Mick, and the themes of texting and elderly people. Students learn vocabulary related to mobile phones, talk about texting, watch a short film, predict how a short film will end, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on […]

‘Searching’ Viewing Guide

Published on November 12, 2020

By kierandonaghy

Get a 33-page Extensive Viewing guide to the critically acclaimed film Searching starring John Cho and Debra Messing 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 […]

‘97% Love Match’ Lesson Plan

Published on November 2, 2015

By kierandonaghy

This ESL lesson is designed around a short film titled 97% and the themes of apps and dating. Students talk about the apps they commonly use, do a dictation, watch a short film and retell a story.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) –Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching […]

‘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 […]