B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Signs

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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.

 

Link to full downloadable ESL video lesson plan on the theme of communication – ideal for B1–B2 students

 

Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Advanced (C1)

Learner type: Teens and adults

Time: 90 minutes

Activity: Speaking about communication, describing a photo, watching a short film and writing a composition

Topic: Communication

Language: Vocabulary related to communication

 

Link to full downloadable ESL video lesson plan on the theme of communication – ideal for B1–B2 students

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  • 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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24 thoughts on “B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Signs”

  2. Steve

    This worked really well with my Advanced adults. Lots of discussion about different types of communication and you’re right, it is a beautiful film. Thanks for sharing.

  3. Saro Rosales

    Thanks for sharing your ideas. The film is really nice, I’m thinking of using with my students at the beginning of next year, to make them think about how we communicate.

    1. kierandonaghy

      Hi Saro,
      Thanks a lot. Let me know how it goes. It’s worked really well with my students, and other teachers have told me it’s gone down well with their students.
      Take care,
      Kieran

  4. Elena

    Thank you so much for Your site! For the films, you find for your lesson plans! It’s hard to find the words to describe how I feel watching them. They are not just educating stuff, but a kind of delicious award for students, that should be gained!

  5. Rachel

    Hi Kieran,
    Your blog looks absolutely incredible and very inspiring. – thank you. I am planning to use this video on communication with my advanced class (C2) and I’m adding a grammar angle using wish / if only. I will let you know my students’ responses and how the lesson goes. Many thanks and congratulations!
    Rachel

  6. Mike

    There is a Chinese version (still with English signs though) which I am hoping will create even more discussion. Eg. What are the differences between the films? Which one do you prefer and why? Etc.. 🙂

  7. Suzi B

    Hi Kieran,
    I’m really excited about using this lesson tomorrow for my Upper Int/Advanced Special Topics class. The lesson plan looks brilliant and I know my students will love it.
    Your site is amazing and I’ll be using it regularly,
    Thanks you,
    Suzi B, London.

  8. Chris Bohlander

    Kieran,
    My students loved this video. I ended up using it with A1 students in a lesson that reviewed daily routines. The thrust of the lesson was to practice “to be going to” to predict what they will do next. In fact,I used this idea for the final project of an Internet tools class. My final project is at this link. Let e know what you think of it. http://chrisseceg.posterous.com/

    1. kierandonaghy

      Hi Chris,
      I’m really happy yoor students enjoyed the video. I’ve checked out the final project and it’s really good. Congratulations!
      All the best,
      Kieran

  9. John Vermeer

    Hello,
    I’m teaching in China where your website is blocked. I see it through a proxy at home but have no way to access the film at school. I was wondering if there is a way to get a copy of the film so that I can use the entire lesson plan.

    I’d appreciate your advice.

    Thanks and regards,
    John

  11. Tina

    I’m going to show it to my students today. I think it is very interesting and it will be a motivation for a larger discussion. Thanks 🙂

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