Category: Genre: Short film

This ESL video lesson is designed around a beautiful short film by Matt Morris about Johnny Barnes, an 88-year-old man who dedicates his life to making people happy. Students practise speaking, listening and writing.   Language level: Upper-intermediate (B2)- Advanced (C1) Learner type: Mature teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Speaking, writing and watching […]

This ESL video lesson is designed around an inspiring short film about what we do in our everyday lives. In the lesson students watch and discuss a short film, and write three to do lists. The lesson also encourages students to reflect on their own language learning and how they can improve it.   Language […]

This ESL video lesson plan is designed around three minute-long short films titled Move, Learn, Eat and the themes of travel, learning and food. Students speak and write about a world trip, travel, learning and food, and watch three short videos.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper-intermediate (B2.1) Learner type: All ages Time: […]

This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film called Your Secret and the themes of secrets and creativity. Students talk about secrets, watch and discuss an interactive short film.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, speaking […]

This ESL video lesson is designed around a short film called The Black Hole directed by Philip Sansom and Olly Williams, and the themes of black holes, money and greed.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper-intermediate (B2) Learner type:Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, practising money expressions and speaking […]

This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a beautiful short film called Signs by Patrick Hughes and the theme of communication. Students speak about communication, describe a photo, watch and discuss a short film and write a composition about improving their communication.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens […]