B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Success

This ESL lesson is designed around a short video titled Success, and the theme of the nature of success. Students talk about the nature of success, watch a short film and reflect on their own successes.

 

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

 

Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2)

Learner type: Teens and adults

Time: 90 minutes

Activity: Talking about success, watching a short film, and reading

Topic: Success

Language: Vocabulary related to success

 

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

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15 thoughts on “B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Success”

  1. Love the animation (and the lesson plan 😉 but I’m not so keen on the voiceover.

    I reckon some of my learners will disagree that some of those things are “success” (though disagreement is obviously a good thing for class).

    Nice topic for them to write about — or record themselves talking about!

    1. Hi Tom,
      Thanks for commenting. I’m very happy you like the video and the lesson plan. Yes, disagreement is a good thing for classroom discussion.
      Cheers,
      Kieran

  2. Great lesson plan again Kieran,

    Just wondering if there was a transcript or that was just a typo.

    Thanks again

  3. Ann-Kristin Miehe

    Hi there,

    liking it a lot and planning to use it in class on Monday.
    Currently, I am working on the transcript, yet I don’t understand the word after “People who try …. are also big success stories” (around 1:00). Who can help me, please! Thanks A TON!

    All the best,

    Ann-Kristin

    1. Hi Ann-Kirstin,
      Thanks a lot for commenting. The narrator says “People who triumph here are
      also big success stories.” You can download the transcript at the top of the lesson. I hope your students enjoy the film and the lesson.
      All the best,
      Kieran

      1. Ann-Kristin Miehe

        Hi Kieran,

        thank you so much! Right after writing the comment I noticed the transcript. Maybe I need new glasses, haha! 😀

        All the best,
        Ann-Kristin

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