A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Colors

This A2-level ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of colours. It is designed to help learners develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing—through guided discussion, roleplay, vocabulary building, and engaging classroom activities.

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This ESL video lesson is designed around a short film by The Mercadantes which explores how beauty can be found in the most seemingly mundane objects, and the theme of colours. Students revise colours, come up with objects of a certain colour, watch a short film, and take their own photos for homework.

 

Link to full downloadable ESL video lesson plan on the theme of colours – ideal for A2–B1 students

 

Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1)

Learner type: Teens and adults

Time: 60 minutes

Activity: Revising colours, coming up with objects of a certain colour, watching a short film, and taking their own photos

Topic: Colours

Language: Vocabulary related to colours

 

Link to full downloadable ESL video lesson plan on the theme of colours – ideal for A2–B1 students

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  • Foster more inclusive and differentiated learning by using varied modes of input
  • Rely on a trusted methodology backed by educational research and grounded in the theories of Vygotsky, Kress, Mayer and Krashen

Benefits for Learners:

  • Develop communicative competence and confidence through integrated skill-building
  • Expand vocabulary and improve listening and reading comprehension through repeated, meaningful exposure
  • Think critically and creatively while exploring powerful social and emotional themes
  • Strengthen emotional intelligence and intercultural awareness through affective engagement with multimodal texts

 

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10 comments on “A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Colors

  1. Lovely – what a delightful lesson, and the homework realises some creative and fun potential for students as well. This film is ideal for a wide range of levels and the charming video really warrants repeat viewings. Always a big fan of your work Kieran, and my university students in Taiwan really get a kick out of your lessons – class favs! Happy to contribute to your superb website. Cheers.

    1. Hi William,

      Thanks very much for the kind words; it’s gre to know you and your students enjoy the lessons so much. 🙂

      All the best,

      Kieran

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  3. this works well, ran it with a bunch of kids last month. Thanks Kieran.

    1. Hi Clive,
      Thanks a lot for commenting and for letting me know the lesson worked well with your students.
      All the best,
      Kieran

  4. I’m new to your website. I want to say thanks for sharing these lessons. I used Colors twice today and it went over well. The students and I really enjoyed it. As a small thank you, I’ve just bought and downloaded your book, How to Write Film and Video Activities, from Amazon. I’m excited to dive into it!

    1. Hi John,
      Thanks a lot for commenting and for the kind words about the lessons. Thank you very much for buying the book too 🙂
      All the best,
      Kieran

      1. I finished your book last week. Just want to say thanks for sharing your strategies. I’ve made my first video lesson based off of your advice and it went over well.

        1. Hi John,
          Thanks a lot for commenting. I’m very happy you found the book useful.
          All the best,
          Kieran

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