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

Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around the thought-provoking video Un-Sabotage Yourself with Intrinsic Motivation. It explores the theme of motivation and the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. The lesson helps learners expand their vocabulary related to motivation, psychology and personal values, and develop skills in viewing, […]

Lesson Summary: This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around the short video Online Dating: What Are the Secrets to Success? and explores the themes of dating and online dating. It helps learners develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing—through viewing, discussion, roleplay and creative activities. […]

Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around a short video titled How to Make Meetings Less Rubbish and explores the theme of meetings and their purpose in professional contexts. It is designed to help learners develop essential communication and collaboration skills through viewing, discussion, and creative activities. Students […]

  Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around the short video What Happens to Your Brain Without Any Social Contact? and explores the theme of isolation and its effects on the brain and mental health. The lesson helps learners develop language skills and critical awareness through vocabulary work, […]

Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is built around the thought-provoking video Why Impostor Syndrome Can Be a Strength and the theme of self-doubt. Learners expand vocabulary, analyse a video, reflect through writing, roleplay, and read an article on The Hidden Benefits of Self-Doubt in Personal Growth. The lesson […]

Lesson Summary:This B2–C1 ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short video titled You Need to Be Bored. Here’s Why. and the theme of boredom and its psychological importance. It is designed to help students develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and critical thinking—through guided discussion, quotation analysis, video comprehension, article reading, […]

Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video on the theme of failure and its role in the creative process. It helps learners expand vocabulary on failure, creativity and cognitive processes, discuss quotations, predict video content, watch and analyse a short video, answer comprehension questions, and […]

Lesson SummaryThis ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video Why Willpower Doesn’t Predict Your Success and the theme of willpower and success. Designed for Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) students, the lesson helps learners expand vocabulary related to psychology, self-control, and achievement while developing core language skills. Activities include discussion, video […]

This engaging ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video What is Creativity? and explores the theme of creativity and the creative process. Suitable for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) level students, the lesson is ideal for mature teens and adults. It features vocabulary-building activities, critical thinking discussions, structured roleplay, article-based reflection […]