Category: Level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1)

Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate to Advanced ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores how artificial intelligence may transform the cities we live in. Focusing on urban life, smart cities and surveillance, the lesson combines video analysis, discussion, roleplay and an extended reading to help learners engage critically with the future […]

Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate to Advanced ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short video that explores emotions as constructed experiences shaped by expectations and past learning. Learners engage with ideas about emotional awareness through guided viewing, discussion, roleplay and an extended reading text that deepens understanding of emotional habits and communication. Learning […]

Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate to Advanced ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video titled How to Fix Your Attention Span (Before It’s Too Late) and an article exploring why attention is becoming a modern superpower. The lesson examines attention fragmentation and its causes, encouraging learners to reflect on their own habits while […]

Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate to Advanced ESL lesson explores emotional communication through a short, thought-provoking video titled The Importance of Expressing Our Needs. Learners build vocabulary for emotional self-expression, practise discussing sensitive topics, and develop critical thinking skills through guided discussion, roleplay and reflection. The lesson is extended with an in-depth article, Why Timing Matters […]

Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate to Advanced ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video that explores digital privacy in everyday online life. It encourages learners to reflect on how personal information is shared online while developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through guided discussion, roleplay and a critical reading task. Learning Objectives:• […]

Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate to Advanced ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short video titled In 4 Minutes I’ll Make You Stop Consuming and Start Creating. The lesson explores how constant content consumption can prevent creative action and introduces practical strategies for starting the creative process. Learners engage with quotations, guided discussion, […]

Lesson Summary:This ESL video lesson plan is a complete ready-to-use package built around a short video titled My 5 Simple Steps to Eat Healthier. It helps Upper Intermediate to Advanced learners develop language skills while exploring nutrition, healthy eating habits and lifestyle choices through viewing and discussion, critical thinking, roleplay and a substantial follow-up reading. […]

Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate to Advanced ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short animated video that explores why habits are difficult to break. Focusing on habits and habitual behaviour, the lesson helps learners develop key language skills through viewing, discussion, roleplay, reading and reflective writing activities. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the […]

Lesson Summary:This ESL video lesson plan for Upper Intermediate to Advanced learners is built around a short video titled STOP making it about YOU and explores empathy and how to be empathetic in personal and professional contexts. The lesson guides learners through discussion, quotation analysis, video viewing, comprehension tasks, roleplay and an extended article reading […]