Category: Technology

This ESL video 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 […]

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 film synopsis […]

Get a new Extensive Viewing guide to the biopic film Jobs about the life of Steve Jobs starring Ashton Kutcher and Dermot Mulroney 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 […]

This ESL video 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: […]

This ESL video 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: […]

An ESL video lesson plan designed around a short film titled What’s on your mind? and the theme of social media. Students practise vocabulary related to social media, watch a short film, and talk about Facebook.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type:Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Vocabulary […]

This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film called iDiots and the themes of technology, mass consumption and instant gratification. Students speak about mobile phones and technology, watch a short film and do a dictation.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1)  Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: […]