# Film English

> by Kieran Donaghy


## Posts

- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Gone Girl](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-gone-girl-viewing-guide/): Get a new Extensive Viewing guide to the Grammy-nominated film Gone Girl starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 140 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 420 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks   […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Jobs](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-jobs-viewing-guide/): Get a new Extensive Viewing guide to the biopic film Jobs about the life of Steve Jobs starring Ashton Kutcher and Dermot Mulroney for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 150 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 450 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing […]
- [Important Notification about Film English](https://film-english.com/important-notification-about-film-english/): Film English Club is a new feature of Film English which has pedagogically sound and cutting-edge viewing guides for feature-length films for English language students who want to improve their vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking through watching films. . Each Viewing Guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary to help students understand the story the film tells • Pre-viewing discussion questions to help activate students’ background knowledge and schemata • A glossary of between 100 and 200 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions used in the film, with hundreds of example sentences, to aid […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Theory of Everything](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-theory-of-everything-viewing-guide/): Get a new 21-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film The Theory of Everything about the life of Stephen Hawking, starring Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones for English language students who want to learn English through watching films.. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 80 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 240 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Notting Hill](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-notting-hill-viewing-guide/): Get a new 27-page Extensive Viewing guide to the romantic comedy film Notting Hill starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 110 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 330 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Help](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-help-viewing-guide/): Get a new 34-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film The Help starring Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 150 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 450 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Green Book](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-green-book-viewing-guide/): Get a new 24-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Green Book starring Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 100 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 300 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Catch Me If You Can](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-catch-me-if-you-can-viewing-guide/): Get a new 34-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Catch Me if You Can   starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 150 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 450 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Boyhood](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-boyhood-viewing-guide/): Get a new 32-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Boyhood the Oscar-winning film starring Patricia Arquette and Ethan Hawke for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 150 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 450 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Becoming](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-becoming-viewing-guide/): Get a new 28-page Extensive Viewing guide to the documentary film Becoming about the life of Michelle Obama for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 150 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 450 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks   […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Up in the Air](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-up-in-the-air-viewing-guide/): Get a new 33-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film  Up in the Air starring George Clooney and Vera Farmiga for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 150 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 450 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: American Beauty](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-american-beauty-viewing-guide/): Get a new 27-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film American Beauty starring Kevin Spacey and Annette Bening for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 125 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 375 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing […]
- [Train Online with Kieran on the Empathy in Language Teaching Course](https://film-english.com/train-online-with-kieran-on-the-empathy-in-language-teaching-course/): Join Kieran Donaghy on the Empathy in Language Teaching online course. Explore why empathy is particularly important in language teaching and how empathy can be developed among both language teachers and learners.     Course description Get exclusive video lectures, handouts and articles. A 3-week course with continual support at every stage and detailed feedback on the final project. An estimated 5-8 hours study per week. Through Empathy in Language Teaching : You will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of and potential for empathy in the language classroom. You will take away an overview of the literature and […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The King's Speech](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-kings-speech-viewing-guide/): Get a new 27-page Extensive Viewing guide Oscar-winning film The King’s Speech starring Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter and Geoffrey Rush for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 125 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 375 example sentences. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks     Watch […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Sleepless in Seattle](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-sleepless-in-seattle-viewing-guide/): Get a new 33-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Sleepless in Seattle starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 150 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 450 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing […]
- [Train with Kieran Donaghy in Film and Video Online](https://film-english.com/train-with-kieran-donaghy-in-film-and-video-online/): Schedule Sunday 4th October The opening webinar takes place  and course material is made available . Sunday 18th October The second webinar takes place and final coursework is set. Sunday 25th October Final coursework is handed in. Friday 30th October Feedback is sent and certification awarded. Please note any teachers who cannot attend a webinar can watch a recorded version of the webinar afterwards. We recommend registering for the course early as it’s likely to be very popular.
- [Welcome to Film English Club!](https://film-english.com/welcome-to-film-english-club-get-a-free-27-page-viewing-guide-to-the-film-marriage-story/): Individual Membership and Institutional Membership of Film English Club allows unlimited access to all Film English Club feature-length film viewing guides, short film lesson plans and teaching resources.   Watch this short video about Film English Club.     As a reward to loyal users of Film English we’re offering a 27-page viewing guide to the film Marriage Story worth 6,99 euros for free. You can download the guide for free here marriage_story_film_guide We would ask teachers to consider joining Film English Club as Individual Members or getting their school to join as Institutional Members in order to receive the […]
- [Train with Kieran in Barcelona this summer](https://film-english.com/train-with-kieran-in-barcelona-this-summer/): I’m delighted to announce I’m offering my most popular course, Film and Video in Language Teaching, at The School for Training, my small teacher development institute, in Barcelona this summer. On this course I train teachers how to use film and video critically and creatively in the language classroom. There are a total of twenty contact hours. The course dates are Monday 24th to Friday 28th August (4 hours of tuition a day), and Monday 21st, Tuesday 22nd, Wednesday 23rd and Friday 25th September (5 hours of tuition a day). The course language is English but the course is suitable for […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: What teens are thankful for](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-what-teens-are-thankful-for/): This lesson is designed around a short video commissioned by the Greater Good Science Center and the theme of gratitude. In this lesson students talk about what they are grateful for, watch a video in which high students read a letter of gratitude to another person and write their own letters of gratitude.
- [My New Teacher Training Institute](https://film-english.com/my-new-teacher-training-institute/): I’m delighted to announce that The School for Training is my new, small, specialist teacher development institute in Barcelona, providing innovative courses of the highest quality for teachers from all over the world. The School for Training gives teachers the training to meet their students’ needs and promote positive change in the classroom and beyond. Teachers learn to think deeply, critically and creatively about teaching and learning. Classes are varied, practical and hands-on, but with reference to relevant theory. With this thorough background in theory and practice, teachers are better prepared to intelligently and compassionately serve their students. When you study […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Lessons Learned](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-lessons-learned/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Lessons Learned and the theme of life lessons. In the lesson students watch two short videos, speculate, speak and read about life lessons.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching two short videos, speaking and reading Topic: Education, racism and life lessons Language: Vocabulary related to school Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through compelling stories and real-world themes such as emotional intelligence, character, values, empathy, […]
- [Win a place on my Film and Video in Language Teaching course in Barcelona](https://film-english.com/win-a-place-on-my-film-and-video-in-language-teaching-course-in-barcelona/): I’m delighted to announce to announce the competition for a place on my most popular course, Film and Video in Language Teaching, in Barcelona in July or September. Share this post on Facebook or Twitter to enter the competition. On this course I train teachers how to use film and video critically and creatively in the language classroom. There are a total of twenty contact hours. The course language is English but the course is suitable for teachers of other languages. You can download this information leaflet.  Here’s a short video about the course. Course content There will be a focus on how short
- [Train with Kieran in the Use of Film and Video in Language Teaching](https://film-english.com/train-with-kieran-in-the-use-of-film-and-video-in-language-teaching/): I’m delighted to announce I’m doing my most popular course, Film and Video in Language Teaching, again in Barcelona this year. On this course I train teachers how to use film and video critically and creatively in the language classroom. There are a total of twenty contact hours. The course language is English but the course is suitable for teachers of other languages. You can download this information leaflet Here’s a short video about the course. Course content There will be a focus on how short films and video can be used in the classroom and sessions deals with the following themes: – Using
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Best Men Can Be](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-best-men-can-be/): An ESL video lesson plan designed around a viral short film commissioned by the brand Gillette and the theme of masculinity. In the lesson students watch a short film, speak about masculinity, and write their own Twitter comment.     Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, speaking about masculinity, reading a transcript and Twitter comments and writing their own Twitter comment. Topic: Masculinity Language: Vocabulary related to masculinity and social media   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Ian](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-ian/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Ian inspired by the true story of a boy of the same name, and the theme of disability. In the lesson students watch a short film, and speak, write and read about it and their reactions to it.     Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: All ages Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, speaking, writing and reading Topic: Disability and inclusion Language: Vocabulary related to parks and playgrounds, and disability   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: A Single Life](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-a-single-life/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled A Single Life and the theme of stages of life. In the lesson students practise vocabulary related to the stages of life, discuss stages of life, watch a short film, and speak and write about it.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, speaking and writing Topic: Stages of life Language: Vocabulary related to childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age.     Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully
- [Download a Free Copy of My Latest Book: The Image in English Language Teaching](https://film-english.com/my-latest-book-the-image-in-english-language-teaching/): I am delighted to announce the publication of my latest book ‘The Image in English Language Teaching’. The book is available by open access thanks to the support of the ELT Council. You can download a free copy from the Visual Arts Circle website. “The Image in English Language Teaching” is a groundbreaking book that encourages teachers to approach images as a significant component of communicating in a foreign language, and as a means of fostering students’ communicative competence and creativity. The book urges teachers to use images critically and creatively, as well as encourages students to resist the passivity
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Gold Costs More than Money](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-gold-costs-more-than-money/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video produced by Hothouse Productions in collaboration with The NO Project, an award-winning global educational campaign that specifically targets youth awareness of human trafficking through music, art, dance, film, animation, sport, creative writing and social media. In the lesson students practice vocabulary related to gold, discuss the symbolism of gold, watch and analyse a short video and research ethical gold. Step 1 Ask your students to write down any expressions or idioms in their own language which contain the words “gold” or “golden”.   Step 2 If you have a
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: In a Heartbeat](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-in-a-heartbeat/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled In a Heartbeat and the theme of love. Students learn and practice expressions using the word “heart”, watch a short film trailer, predict and write a story, watch and discuss a short film, and watch and discuss a video in which elderly people give their reactions to the short film.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Practicing expressions using the word “heart”, watching a short film trailer, predicting and writing a story, watching and discussing
- [Train in the Use of Film and Video with Kieran in Barcelona](https://film-english.com/train-in-the-use-of-film-and-video-with-me-in-barcelona/): This July and September Kieran Donaghy, the director of Film English and renowned expert in the use of images in language education, will be giving teacher training courses on how to use film and video in the language classroom, aimed at in-service teachers. The course language will be English but the course is suitable for teachers of any languages. The course will be held at UAB Languages, the language school of one of Spain’s top universities, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. UAB Languages is located in the beautiful Casa Convalescència close to the centre of Barcelona.   The course content will
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Employment](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-employment/): This ELT video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Employment and the themes of jobs and employment. Students revise job vocabulary, talk about jobs and employment, and watch and discuss a short film about employment.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, speaking and writing Topic: Jobs and employment Language: Vocabulary related to jobs and employment, to work as   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through compelling stories and
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Julio Diaz](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-julio-diaz/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video by Story Corps and the theme of empathy. In the lesson students talk about an imaginary situation, listen to a story, watch a video, speak, and write an account of an incident from another person’s perspective.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Listening, watching a short video, speaking and writing Topic: Empathy Language: Second conditional and colloquial words and expressions   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Alike](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-alike/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Alike and the theme of the impact of societal pressures on childhood and family relationships. In the lesson students practise using alike, adjectives to describe character and routines, watch a short film, predict how the film will end and speak about the film     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, predicting the end of a story, and speaking Topic: Daily routines, work and school Language: Alike, adjectives to describe character and routines
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Albert and Aidan Sykes](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-albert-and-aidan-sykes/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Albert and Aidan Sykes, and the themes of family and racism. In the lesson students do a dictation, predict the answer to questions, listen to an interview, answer comprehension questions, watch two short videos, and speak about the videos.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Dictation, listening, watching two short videos, and speaking Topic: Families and racism Language: Vocabulary related to family   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Taking Flight](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-taking-flight/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Taking Flight and the themes of childhood games, grandparents and grandchildren. Students watch a short film, predict a story, retell a story, discuss the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren, and discuss a short film.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: All ages Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, predicting a story, retelling a story, discussing family relationships Topic: Childhood, grandparents and grandchildren Language: Vocabulary related to family   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible
- [Film in Action Nominated in ESU Awards](https://film-english.com/film-in-action-nominated-in-esu-awards/): I’m delighted to announce that my latest book Film in Action: Using Moving Images to Teach Language (Delta Publishing) has been shortlisted in the prestigious English-Speaking Union English Language Awards in the  Resources for Teacher category. The ESU’s English Language Awards help to celebrate and reward innovation and good practice in the field of English Language and English Language teaching. The awards focus on resources which aim to improve oracy skills in the English Language. The winners of be announced and presented by HRH Princess Anne at an awards ceremony at Dartmouth House, Mayfair, London on the 28th of November.
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: My earliest childhood memory…](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-my-earliest-childhood-memory/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film by titled My earliest Childhood Memory, and the theme of childhood memories. Students describe their earliest childhood memory and listen to other students describe theirs, watch a short film and reconstruct the narration, and talk about other childhood memories.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, reconstructing a narration, speaking and writing Topic: Childhood memories Language: Vocabulary related to childhood and past simple tense Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Penelope in the Treehouse](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-penelope-in-the-treehouse/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Penelope in the Treehouse and the theme of families. In the lesson students watch but don’t hear the start of a short film, decide what is happening and what the characters are saying, predict the rest of the story and write a story.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: All ages Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, predicting and writing a story, discussing a film Topic: Families Language: Vocabulary related to families, past simple tense   Benefits for Teachers: Save
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Boy Who Learned To Fly](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-boy-who-learned-to-fly/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Boy Who Learned to Fly based on the life of Usain Bolt and the theme of the Olympic Games. In the lesson students speak about sports and the Olympic Games, watch a short film, retell a story and write a summary of a story.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, speaking and writing Topic: Usain Bolt, sport and the Olympic Games Language: Vocabulary related to sports and the Olympic Games
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Superhumans](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-superhumans/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video commissioned by Channel 4 to advertise the Paralympic Games. In the lesson students watch a video, visualise the content of a video, speak and write about the challenges people with disabilities overcome.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Visualising, watching a short video, speaking and writing Topic: Disability and Paralympic Games Language: Vocabulary related to disability   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through compelling stories and
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The DNA Journey](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-dna-journey/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short viral video commissioned by Momondo, and the themes of nationalities, ethnic groups and DNA. In the lesson students watch a short video, make predictions, and speak about their families, nationalities and ethnic groups.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching a short, making predictions and speaking Topic: DNA, nationalities and ethnic groups Language: Vocabulary related to nationalities and ethnic groups   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Other Pair](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-other-pair/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Other Pair and the themes of altruism and empathy. Students watch a short film, write a story, and speak about a story.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) –Intermediate (B1) Learner type: All ages Time: 60 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, writing a story, and speaking about a story Topic: Empathy and altruism Language: Vocabulary related to shoes, narrative tenses   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through compelling stories and real-world themes such as emotional
- [It's been a long time coming ...](https://film-english.com/its-been-a-long-time-coming-2/): After a number of years of writing, training and speaking at conferences, I’ve decided the time is right to have an author website – a central place to showcase my work – my books, films, projects, talks and training sessions. So my new website is the place to find out more about me and my work. I’ll also be using the  site as the place where I blog.  As part of the launch of the website I’m organising a prize draw for my new book Film in Action. Everybody who subscribes to the website in  March will be entered into
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Soar](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-soar/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a delightful short film by Alyce Tzue titled Soar and the theme of flying. Students listen to a description of a scene, visualise it, predict what is going to happen next, write a narrative, watch a short film and discuss it.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Upper Intermediate (B1) Learner type: All ages Time: 90 minutes Activity: Listening to a description of a scene, visualising, predicting what is going to happen next, writing a narrative, watching a short film Topic: Flying Language: Vocabulary related to flying and planes, and present
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Taking Pictures](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-taking-pictures/): An ESL video lesson plan designed around a short film titled Taking Pictures and the theme of photos. Students learn and practise vocabulary related to photos, describe a photo, listen to a description of a photo, and talk about photos.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Learning and practising vocabulary related to photos, describing a photo, listening to a description of a photo, and talking about photos Topic: Photos Language: Present continuous and vocabulary related to photos   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Touch](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-touch/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Touch by Joshua Neale, commissioned by Huawei that explores the theme of touch. Students practise vocabulary related to senses, speak about senses, watch a short film, identify what is happening in each scene, and discuss the film.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Vocabulary practise, watching a short film, and speaking Topic: Senses and touch Language: Vocabulary related to senses and touch, present simple and present continuous tenses   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Speed dating](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-speed-dating/): This ESL video lesson is designed around a short film titled Speed Dating and the theme of dating. In the lesson students talk about meeting a partner and dating, watch a short film, and read and discuss speed-dating questions.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about meeting a partner and dating, watching a short film, reading and discussing questions Topic: Speed-dating Language: Questions and vocabulary related to dating   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: 97% Love Match](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-97-love-match/): This ESL video lesson is designed around a short film titled 97% and the themes of apps and dating. Students talk about the apps they commonly use, do a dictation, watch a short film and retell a story.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) –Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, speaking and writing Topic: Apps and dating Language: Present simple, infinitive to express purpose and vocabulary related to apps   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through compelling stories and real-world
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Success](https://film-english.com/esl-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.     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   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through compelling stories and real-world themes such as emotional intelligence, character, values,
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Racism Is Real](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-racism-is-real/): An ESL lesson plan designed around a short video titled Racism is Real . In the lesson students watch the video, identify eight differences between the treatment of black versus white people, read a pledge, write their own pledge, and discuss racism and discrimination.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, identifying examples of racism, reading, writing and speaking Topic: Racism Language: Comparatives Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through compelling stories and real-world
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How To Become a Better Person](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-become-a-better-person/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film by Tracy Foster for The School of Life titled How to Become a Better Person. Students work on abstract nouns, discuss virtues important in the modern world and watch a short film.     Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Speaking about virtues, watching a short film, listening and writing Topic: Virtues Language: Abstract nouns Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through compelling stories and real-world themes such
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Colors](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-colors/): 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.     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   Benefits for
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Sidewalk](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-sidewalk/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a beautifully animated short film by artist Celia Bullwinkel titled Sidewalk that portrays a woman’s journey through the passage of time. In the lesson talk about the various stages of life and how we change physically and emotionally, watch a short film and describe how a woman changes through the course of her life.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, speaking and writing Topic: Growing up and aging Language: Stages of life and vocabulary related
- [Buy Kieran's New Book Film in Action](https://film-english.com/help-keep-film-english-free-by-buying-my-book-film-in-action/): We’re delighted to announce that Kieran’s new book Film in Action has been published and is now available to buy at book stores or on Amazon UK or Amazon USA. It’s a great honour for Kieran to join all the wonderful authors in the DELTA Teacher Development Series and we hope that Film in Action will fit seamlessly into the series and enjoy the prestige that the other books enjoy worldwide. We would ask teachers who buy the book and find it useful to write a review of it on Amazon. You can find out more about Film in Action by watching this trailer
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Mind the Gap](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-mind-the-gap/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Mind the Gap. Students watch the first part of the film speculate and predict how it is going to end, read an article and talk about the film and article.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, predicting and speculating, reading an article and speaking Topic: Love Language: Speculation and prediction Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through compelling stories and real-world
- [My New How To Write Film Activities Book](https://film-english.com/my-new-how-to-write-film-activities-book/): I’m delighted that my new ebook How to Write Film and Video Activities co-authored with Anna Whitcher has been released by ELT Teacher2Writer. In this innovative and ground-breaking book Anna and I provide essential guidance on how to choose exploitable film and video for the purposes of writing film and video activities for the ELT classroom. We share our knowledge of the best sources of high-quality video and discuss criteria for selection, such as syllabus fit, language level, length, relevance and task potential. Once you’ve chosen a great video, we’ll show you how to write a variety of activities to exploit
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Gift](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-gift/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a beautiful short animation titled The Gift and the themes of love and relationships. Students watch a trailer and predict a story, watch a short film and write a narrative based on it and discuss relationships.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching trailer and a short film, writing and speaking Topic: Romantic love and relationships Language: Vocabulary related to romantic relationships Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Reader](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-reader/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a moving short film titled The Reader and the theme of literacy. In the lesson students write a narrative, watch a short film and discuss literacy strategies.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: All ages Time: 90 minutes Activity: Writing a short story, watching a short film, and speaking Topic: Reading and literacy Language: Narrative structures   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through compelling stories and real-world themes such as emotional intelligence, character, values, empathy,
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Notebook](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-notebook/): An ESL video lesson plan designed around a beautiful short film titled The Notebook and the theme of household chores. Students learn and practise vocabulary related to household chores, talk about household chores and watch a short film.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2)- Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: watching a short film, speaking and writing Topic: Household chores Language: Household chores Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through compelling stories and real-world themes such as emotional intelligence, character, values, empathy, personal development, identity,
- [Film English Wins ESU Award](https://film-english.com/film-english-wins-esu-award/): Film English has won the Runner-up prize in the English-Speaking Union President’s Award which recognises the widespread and successful use of technology to enhance English teaching and learning worldwide. It is presented for innovation and good design in the use of technology, for the teaching, learning and advancement of English as a first, second, or foreign language. The judging panels are comprised of publishing, English language teaching, and design specialists.  This is what the judges said about Film English: “Film English is brilliantly designed and makes excellent use of the opportunities provided by the internet today. Its films are very current
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Paris and New York](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-paris-and-new-york/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Paris / New York. In the lessons learn vocabulary related to cities, describe features of both cities and then compare them, and then watch the short film.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) –Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Describing a city, comparing two cities, watching a short film, speaking and writing Topic: Cities, Paris and New York Language: Vocabulary related to cities and comparatives   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through
- [Film English Shortlisted for ESU Award](https://film-english.com/film-english-shortlisted-for-esu-award/): Film English has been shortlisted for the prestigous English Speaking Union President’s Award which celebrates and encourages the widespread use of technology in the teaching and learning of English. It was initiated in 2003 at the request of the then President of the ESU (1957-2011), HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, and the current President, HRH The Princess Royal, continues to support the Award today. The judges had this to say about Film English:  “Film English is brilliantly designed and makes excellent use of the opportunities provided by the internet today. Its films are very current and the fact that these can
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Selfie](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-selfie/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Aspirational and the theme of celebrity selfies. Students discuss meeting famous people, roleplay meeting their hero or heroine, watch a short film and discuss selfies and selfies with celebrities.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Speaking, performing a roleplay, watching a short film, Topic: Selfies, meeting famous people and modern society Language: Questions   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through compelling stories and real-world themes such
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: What's on your mind?](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-whats-on-your-mind/): An ESL video lesson plan designed around a short film titled What’s on your mind? and the theme of social media. Students practise vocabulary related to social media, watch a short film, and talk about Facebook.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type:Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Vocabulary work, watching a short film, and speaking Topic: Facebook Language: Vocabulary related to social media.   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through compelling stories and real-world themes such as emotional intelligence, character, values, empathy,
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: London](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-london/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a video of London. Students talk about what they know about London, compare London in the past and now, do a dictation and discuss their hometowns.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: watching a short film and making notes, dictation and speaking Topic: London and cities Language: Vocabulary to describe towns and comparative forms   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through compelling stories and real-world themes such as
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Music](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-music/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a video commissioned by the Barbican arts centre, London and the theme of music. Students practise adjectives to describe emotions, watch a short video, talk about music and discuss quotations about music.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Revision of vocabulary, watching a short video, and speaking about music and emotions Topic: Music Language: Adjectives to describe emotions and genres of music   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through
- [Film English Wins MEDEA Award](https://film-english.com/film-english-wins-medea-award/): The aim of the MEDEA Awards is to encourage innovation and good practice in the use of media (audio, video, graphics and animation) in education. They also recognizes and promotes excellence in the production and pedagogical design  of media-rich learning resources. The winners were announced during the MEDEA Awards Ceremony which took place as part of the  Media and Learning Conference  in the Flemish Ministry of Education and Training headquarters in Brussels. This year the competition attracted a record breaking 342 entries from 37 countries.   I’m particularly happy to win this award as the pedagogical vision of the awards
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: i-Diots](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-i-diots/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film called iDiots and the themes of technology, mass consumption and instant gratification. Students speak about mobile phones and technology, watch a short film and do a dictation.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1)  Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Speaking about mobile phones and technology, watching a short film and dictation Topic: Addiction to technology, mass consumption and instant gratification Language: Both, neither, none, all of, and vocabulary related to mobile phones   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed,
- [Film English Finalist in Medea Awards](https://film-english.com/film-english-finalist-in-medea-awards/):   Film English has been selected as one of the nine finalists in the 2013 Medea Awards, the most important media education awards in Europe. There were 342 entries from 37 countries and the finalists were chosen by a jury made up of 118 education and media experts from 28 countries. The aim of the MEDEA Awards is to encourage innovation and good practice in the use of media (audio, video, graphics and animation) in education. The awards also recognise and promote excellence in the production and pedagogical design of media-rich learning resources. The winners will be announced during the Media & Learning Conference
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Fear of Flying](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-fear-of-flying/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Fear of Flying and the theme of fears. Students write sentences, dictate sentences, speak, and watch a short film.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Dictation, speaking, writing and watching a short film Topic: Fears Language: Adjective + prepositions Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through compelling stories and real-world themes such as emotional intelligence, character, values, empathy, personal development, identity, relationships, global issues and
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Coca-Cola Ad](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-coca-cola-ad/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a Coca-Cola video and the theme of healthy eating and lifestyles. Students compare their eating habits and lifestyle with those of their grandparents, watch an advert, read a press release and talk about the values Coca-Cola adverts try to transmit.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, reading a press release, speaking and writing Topic: Healthy lifestyles, eating and adverts Language: Food vocabulary, lifestyle vocabulary and comparatives     Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: My Shoes](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-my-shoes/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film called My Shoes, and the themes of envy and empathy. Students write a story, watch a short film, talk about empathy and envy, discuss comments on a YouTube video, and practise idiomatic expressions.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Writing a short story, watching a short film, and speaking Topic: Envy and empathy   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through compelling stories and real-world themes
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Inseparable](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-inseparable/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film called Inseparable by Nick White and the theme of family relationships. Students practise using prefixes, predict a story, watch a short film, write down two short conversations and write a narrative.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Predicting a story, watching a short film, two short dictations, speaking and writing a narrative Topic: Relationships Language: Prefixes, adjectives and narrative tenses Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students
- [Film English Wins ELTons Award](https://film-english.com/film-english-wins-elton-award/): The ELTons, run by the British Council and sponsored by Cambridge ESOL,  are the only international awards that recognise and celebrate innovation in English language teaching. They reward educational resources that help English language learners and teachers to achieve their goals. All candidates are judged by an independent panel of ELT experts, using the Delphi Technique. Here is a  judge’s quote for Film English:   “A great resource for teachers which is organised extremely well. The lessons do promote critical thinking in the language classroom, and do encourage learners to reflect on values while learning a language.” You can watch a video of the
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: We've All Been There](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-weve-all-been-there/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a moving short film titled We’ve All Been There by Nicholas Clifford and the theme of empathy. Students write a story, watch a short film and speak about empathy.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, speaking and writing Topic: Empathy Language: Present perfect, narrative tenses and language connected with empathy   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through compelling stories and real-world themes such as emotional
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Make It Count](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-make-it-count/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around an inspiring short film titled Make It Count and the themes of life, inspiration and travel. Students put words into order to create quotations, discuss quotations, watch a short film, speak and write.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Putting words in order to create quotations, discussing quotations, watching a short film, speaking and writing Topic: Life, inspiration and travel Language: quotations, word order and narrative tenses   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed,
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Head Over Heels](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-head-over-heels/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around Head Over Heels, an Oscar-nominated puppet animation directed by Timothy Reckart, and the theme of romantic love. Students practise using idiomatic expressions, watch a short film and talk about love and relationships.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Exercise on body idioms, watching a short film and speaking Topic: Love and relationships Language: Idiomatic expressions related to parts of the body and relationships   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: A Thousand Words](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-a-thousand-words/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film called A Thousand Words by Ted Chung. Students predict a story from its title, watch the start of a short film and make predictions about how a story will continue and write a story.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching video and short film, speaking and writing Topic: Images Language: Idiomatic expressions and going to + infinitive   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through compelling stories
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Black Button](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-black-button/): This ESL video lesson is designed around a short film called Black Button and the theme of moral dilemmas. Students practise reading, reading and listening.     Language level: Upper-intermediate (B2.1) – Advanced (C1) Learner type:Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching a short film clip, speaking, reading, listening and writing Topic: Moral dilemmas Language: Second conditional   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through compelling stories and real-world themes such as emotional intelligence, character, values, empathy, personal development, identity, relationships, global issues and social issues Build classroom routines
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Mirror](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-mirror/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film by Ramon and Pedro which tells the story of a boy’s journey from childhood to old age. Students practise speaking, writing and vocabulary related to bathrooms.     Language level: Intermediate (B1)- Upper-intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, speaking and writing Topic: Life and growing up Language: narrative tenses, vocabulary related to the bathroom   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through compelling stories and real-world themes such as emotional
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Amar](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-amar/): This ESL video lesson is designed around a short film titled Amar by Andrew Hinton which focuses on a single day in the life of a fourteen-year-old Indian boy. Students practise talking about their present and past daily routines, and compare their routines with those of the boy featured in the film.     Language level: Intermediate (B1)- Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type:All ages Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching short film, speaking and writing Topic: Daily routines Language: Present simple, used to + infinitive and comparatives.   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Mr. Happy Man](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-mr-happy-man/): This ESL video lesson is designed around a beautiful short film by Matt Morris about Johnny Barnes, an 88-year-old man who dedicates his life to making people happy. Students practise speaking, listening and writing.   Language level: Upper-intermediate (B2)- Advanced (C1) Learner type: Mature teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Speaking, writing and watching a short film and a video Topic: Happiness Language: Adjectives to describe character Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through compelling stories and real-world themes such as emotional intelligence, character, values, empathy, personal development, identity,
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: To Do List](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-to-do-list/): This ESL video lesson is designed around an inspiring short film about what we do in our everyday lives. In the lesson students watch and discuss a short film, and write three to do lists. The lesson also encourages students to reflect on their own language learning and how they can improve it.   Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2)- Intermediate(B1) Learner type: All ages Time: 45 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, discussion, writing three to do lists Topic: To do lists, life, reflecting on learning a language Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: MOVE, LEARN, EAT](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-move-learn-eat/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around three minute-long short films titled Move, Learn, Eat and the themes of travel, learning and food. Students speak and write about a world trip, travel, learning and food, and watch three short videos.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper-intermediate (B2.1) Learner type: All ages Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching three short films, speculating, speaking and writing Topic: Travel, food and learning Language: Modal verbs of speculation, second conditional and food vocabulary   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through compelling
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Your Secret](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-your-secret/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film called Your Secret and the themes of secrets and creativity. Students talk about secrets, watch and discuss an interactive short film.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, speaking and writing Topic: Secrets and creativity Language: Vocabulary related to secrets   The lesson won the British Council TeachingEnglish Blog Award for September 2011.   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through compelling stories and
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Black Hole](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-black-hole/): This ESL video lesson is designed around a short film called The Black Hole directed by Philip Sansom and Olly Williams, and the themes of black holes, money and greed.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper-intermediate (B2) Learner type:Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, practising money expressions and speaking Topic: Black holes, money and greed Language: Money expressions and second conditional   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through compelling stories and real-world themes such as emotional intelligence, character, values, empathy, personal development, identity,
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Signs](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-signs/): 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.     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   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Procrastination](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-procrastination/): An ESL video lesson plan designed around a short film titled Procrastination by John Kelly and the theme of procrastination. Students learn vocabulary related to procrastination, talk about procrastination, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, read an article, write tips to avoid procrastination and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1)- Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Students learn vocabulary related to procrastination, talk about procrastination, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, read an article, write tips to avoid procrastination and […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Her Shoes](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-her-shoes/): This ESL video lesson is designed around a short film titled Her Shoes by The Mercadantes and the themes of shoes and clothes. Students learn vocabulary related to shoes and clothes, talk about shoes and clothes, watch a short film, describe shoes in a film, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to shoes and clothes, talking about shoes and clothes, watching a short film, describing shoes in a film, discussing a short film and reflecting […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Pursuit of Happyness](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-pursuit-of-happyness-viewing-guide/): A 32-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film The Pursuit of Happyness starring Will Smith, Thandiwe Newton and Jaden Smith for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 115 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 345 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Barcelona](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-barcelona/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a time-lapse short film about Barcelona by Rob Whitworth and the themes of Barcelona and sightseeing. Students learn sightseeing vocabulary, talk about sightseeing, describe a city, watch a short video, discuss a short video, plan a sightseeing weekend, plan a video about their city and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) –Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Learning sightseeing vocabulary, talking about sightseeing, describing a city, watching a short video, discussing a short video, planning a sightseeing weekend, planning a video about a city […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Curiosity](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-curiosity/): This ESL lesson is designed around a short video titled Curiosity: Exploration and Discovery by Georgina Venning. Students learn vocabulary related to curiosity, talk about curiosity, discuss quotations about curiosity, watch a short video, read a transcript, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short video and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to curiosity, talking about curiosity, discussing quotations about curiosity, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, reading a transcript, discussing a short video and reflecting on the lesson Topic: […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-believe-me-the-abduction-of-lisa-mcvey-viewing-guide/): A 37-page Extensive Viewing guide to the crime drama film Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey starring Katie Douglas, Rossif Sutherland and David James Elliott for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 150 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 450 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Losers](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-losers/): This ESL video lesson is designed around a short film titled Losers by Daniel Mercadante and the theme of bullying. Students learn vocabulary related to bullying and insults, talk about bullying, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) –Upper intermediate (B2) Learner type: Mature teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to bullying and insults, talking about bullying, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, discussing a short film and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Bullying Language: not + adjective + enough, […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: What's Cooking?](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-whats-cooking/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around two short videos, What’s Cookin’? by LRG and Happy Food by Yum Yum London, and the theme of food. Students learn vocabulary related to food, talk about food, watch two short videos, discuss two short videos and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: All ages Time: 60 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to food, talking about food, watching two short videos, discussing two short videos and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Food and eating Language: Food vocabulary and going to + infinitive Benefits […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: 1917](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-1917-viewing-guide/): A 29-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film 1917 starring George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Colin Firth and Benedict Cumberbatch for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 100 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 300 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: World Builder](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-world-builder/): This ESL video lesson is designed around a short film by Bruce Branit called World Builder and the theme of creating different worlds. Students learn collocations with ‘build’, speak and write about a perfect world, watch a short film, predict the end of a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper-intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning collocations with ‘build’, speaking and writing about a perfect world, watching a short film, predicting the end of a short film, answering comprehension questions, […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Captain Fantastic](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-captain-fantastic/): A 36-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Captain Fantastic starring starring Viggo Mortensen, Frank Langella, and Kathryn Hahn for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 150 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 450 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Grandfather](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-grandfather/): This ESL video lesson is designed around a beautiful and poignant short film by Luiz Lafayette Stockler. Students describe a grandparent, talk about grandparents, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, write a description of a grandparent and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper-intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Describing a grandparent, talking about grandparents, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, discussing a short film, writing a description of a grandparent and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Grandparents Language: Language to describe grandparents Benefits […]
- [Train Online with Kieran on the Empathy in Language Teaching Course this Summer](https://film-english.com/train-online-with-kieran-on-the-empathy-in-language-teaching-course-this-summer/): Join Kieran Donaghy on the Empathy in Language Teaching online course. Explore why empathy is particularly important in language teaching and how empathy can be developed among both language teachers and learners.     Course description Get exclusive video lectures, handouts and articles. A 4-week course with continual support at every stage and detailed feedback on the final project. An estimated 5-8 hours study per week. Through Empathy in Language Teaching : You will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of and potential for empathy in the language classroom. You will take away an overview of the literature and […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Lost in Translation](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-lost-in-translation-viewing-guide/): A 28-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Lost in Translation starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 100 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 300 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Why Bring a Child into this World?](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-why-bring-a-child-into-this-world/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Why Bring a Child into this World? directed by Oscar-winning director Errol Morris. The themes of the lesson are babies, parents and the future. Students learn debating expressions, prepare arguments for a debate, debate a question, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning debating expressions, preparing arguments for a debate, debating a question, watching a short film, […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Gabe and Chris López](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-gabe-and-chris-lpez/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Gabe and Chris Lópe by Story Corps and the themes of gender and transgender children. Students practise vocabulary starting with the prefix ‘trans’, discuss questions about gender and transgender children, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short video and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Practising vocabulary starting with the prefix ‘trans’, discussing questions about gender and transgender children, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, discussing a […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-once-upon-a-time-in-hollywood-viewing-guide/): A 35-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 140 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 420 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Saving Grace](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-saving-grace/): This ESL lesson is designed around a short video titled Saving Grace by Toad’s Caravan commissioned by the charity Mary’s Meals. Students discuss poverty, do a dictation, watch two short videos, answer comprehension questions, discuss two videos and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Discussing poverty, doing a dictation, watching two short videos, answering comprehension questions, discussing two videos and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Hunger and poverty Language: Language related to hunger and poverty Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Lost Property](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-lost-property/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a beautiful short film titled Lost Property by Asa Lucander and the theme of dementia. Students do a dictation, work out different meanings of the verb ‘lose’, write sentences using the verb ‘lose’, speak about lost items, watch a trailer, write a story, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, talk about a short film and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Doing a dictation, working out different meanings of the verb ‘lose’, writing sentences using […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Manifesto](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-manifesto/): This ESL lesson is based on a short video The Holstee Manifesto: Lifecycle Video by Cooper Miller and the themes of inspiration and creativity. Students learn vocabulary related to inspiration and creativity, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short video, listen to a manifesto, read a manifesto, write a manifesto and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) –Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, discussing a short video, listening to a manifesto, reading a manifesto, writing a manifesto and reflecting on […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: First Kiss](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-first-kiss/): This ESL lesson plan is designed a short film titled First Kiss by Tatia Pilieva and the themes of experiences and doing something for the first time. Students speak about experiences and doing something for the first time, write about doing something for the first time, watch a short video, discuss a short video and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Speaking about experiences and doing something for the first time, writing about doing something for the first time, watching a short video, discussing a short […]
- [Train Online in Film and Video with Kieran in July](https://film-english.com/train-online-in-film-and-video-with-kieran-in-july/): Join Kieran Donaghy on a new online edition of the Film and Video in Language Teaching course at The School for Training starting on Sunday 4th July. Kieran is the founder and director of Film English and the School for Training, a prize-winning author, international conference keynote and plenary speaker, and a renowned expert in the use of film and video in language education. The Film and Video in Language Teaching is a 3-week course with continual support at every stage and detailed feedback on the final project. Through the Film and Video in Language Teaching course: You will gain […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: As Good as It Gets](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-as-good-as-it-gets-viewing-guide/): A 41-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film As Good as It Gets starring Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunts for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 170 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 510 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Father and Son](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-father-and-son/): This ESL video lesson is designed around a short film by Matt Bieler which documents the true story of the relationship between a father and son. Students create and use binomials, write a narrative, listen to a short film and write down the transcript, watch a short film, discuss a short film, talk about family relationships, and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Creating and using binomials, writing a narrative, listening to a short film and writing down the transcript, watching a short […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Caines Arcade Lesson](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-caines-arcade/): This ESL video lesson is designed around a beautiful short film called Caine’s Arcade directed by Nirvan Mullick and the themes of childhood games, creativity and imagination. Students talk about childhood games and creativity, watch a short film, discuss a short film, read an article and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: All ages Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about childhood games and creativity, watching a short film, discussing a short film, reading an article and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Childhood games, creativity and imagination Language: Used to + infinitive […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Blind Side](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-blind-side-viewing-guide/): A 36-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film The Blind Side starring Sandra Bullock, Quinton Aaron and Kathy Bates for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 150 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 450 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Choice](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-choice/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a beautiful short film and poem by Gnarly Bay. Students discuss choices, use collocations with ‘choice’, do a dictation, visualise a short film, watch a short film, read a poem, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Discussing choices, using collocations with ‘choice’, doing a dictation, visualising a short film, watching a short film, reading a poem, discussing a short film and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Choices Language: Collocations with […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: A new perspective for moms](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-a-new-perspective-for-moms/): This ESL video lesson is designed around a short film and the theme of mothers and children. Students learn vocabulary to describe character, describe their personality, speak about mothers and children, watch a short film, discuss a short film, describe their mothers and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary to describe character, describing their personality, speaking about mothers and children, watching a short film, discussing a short film, describing their mothers and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Mothers and children Language: Adjectives […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Nightcrawler](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-nightcrawler-viewing-guide/): A 34-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Nightcrawler starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo and Riz Ahmed, for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 140 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 420 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Soulmates](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-soulmates/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film by Arturo Perez and the theme of soulmates. Students discuss love and soulmates, watch a short film, listen for specific information, discuss a short film, answer an interactive questionnaire and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Mature teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Discussing love and soulmates, watching a short film, listening for specific information, discussing a short film, answering an interactive questionnaire and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Soulmates and true love Language: Vocabulary to describe love […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Serial Taxi](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-serial-taxi/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Serial Taxi by Ringling College of Art and Design, and the themes of film, television and murder mysteries. Students use vocabulary related to film and television, talk about film and television, read a news report, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, write a story, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Using vocabulary related to film and television, talking about film and television, reading a news […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Dallas Buyers Club](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-dallas-buyers-club-viewing-guide/): A 32-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Dallas Buyers Club starring Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 120 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 360 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks   […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Religion](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-five/): This ESL video lesson is designed around a short film by The Mercadantes titled Five and the theme of religion. Students learn vocabulary related to religion, compare five religions, watch a short film, discuss a short film, discuss religion and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to religion, comparing religions, watching a short film, discussing a short film, discussing religion and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Religions Language: Vocabulary related to religion Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: 29 Ways to Stay Creative](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-29-ways-to-stay-creative/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 29 Ways to Stay Creative by To-fu and the theme of creativity. Students learn vocabulary related to creativity, talk about creativity, discuss what they do to be creative, watch a short video, discuss a short video and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to creativity, talking about creativity, discussing what they do to be creative, watching a short video, discussing a short video and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Creativity […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Hangover](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-hangover-viewing-guide/): A 42-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Golden Globes-winning film The Hangover starring Bradley Cooper and Ed Helms for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 180 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 540 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Educate the Heart](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-educate-the-heart/): This ESL lesson is designed around a short video called Educate the Heart and the themes of education and compassion. Students discuss a quotation, use vocabulary related to education and compassion, predict the content of a short video, watch a video, answer comprehension questions, discuss a video, interview a partner, watch an interview, reflect on the lesson and write a composition.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Discussing a quotation, using vocabulary related to education and compassion, predicting the content of a short video, watching a video, […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Beauty Patch](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-beauty-patch/): This ESL video lesson is designed around a short film titled Beauty Patch commissioned by Dove and the theme of beauty. Students practise using abstract nouns, describe their perfect partner, discuss beauty, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, read and discuss tweets on a short film, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Using abstract nouns, describing a perfect partner, discussing beauty, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, reading and discussing tweets on a short film, discussing […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Good Will Hunting](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-good-will-hunting-viewing-guide/): A 46-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Good Will Hunting starring Matt Damon, Robin Williams and Ben Affleck for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 210 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 630 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Ali's Story](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-alis-story/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around an animated short film and the theme of refugees. Students practise vocabulary related to refugees, speak about refugees, watch a short film, retell a story, answer comprehension questions, talk about a short film, empathise with refugee children, reflect on the lesson and write an account of a refugee child fleeing their country.   Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Practising vocabulary related to refugees, speaking about refugees, watching a short film, retelling a story, answering comprehension questions, talking about a short […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Quest for Personal Progress](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-gentlemans-wager/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short filmed titled The Gentleman’s Wager commissioned by Johnnie Walker Whisky and starring Jude Law, and the theme of the quest for personal progress. Students watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, create a presentation for a branded short film and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, discussing a short film, creating a presentation for a branded short film and reflecting on the […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Shawshank Redemption](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-the-shawshank-redemption/): A 45-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film The Shawshank Redemption starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 200 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 600 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Adventures of a Cardboard Box](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-adventures-of-a-cardboard-box/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film called The Adventures of a Cardboard Box in which a small boy finds myriad of uses for a cardboard box and the theme of creativity. Students do activities to encourage creativity, watch a short film, talk about a short film and discuss creativity. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper-intermediate(B2.1) Learner type: All ages Time: 90 minutes Activity: Activities to encourage divergent and critical thinking, Topic: Creativity and divergent thinking Language: To + infinitive, second conditional Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-two-strangers-who-meet-five-times/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times by Marcus Markou and the themes of making conversation, strangers and racism. Students talk about making conversation, watch a short film, predict the end of a story, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about making conversation, watching a short film, predicting the end of a story, answering comprehension questions, discussing a short film and reflecting on the lesson […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Descendants](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-descendants-viewing-guide/): A 44-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film The Descendants starring Tom Clooney and Shailene Woodley for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 200 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 600 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks   Watch […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Arrival](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-arrival/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Arrival. Students talk about decision-making, watch a short film, write a monologue, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about decision-making, watching a short film, writing a monologue, answering comprehension questions, discussing a short film, and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Decision-making Language: Language related to making decisions   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: A Kiss, Deferred](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-a-kiss-deferred/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled A Kiss, Deferred that explores the themes of love and war. Students predict a story, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, write a story, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Predicting a story, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, writing a story, discussing a short film and reflecting on the lesson Topic: War and romance Language: Narrative tenses Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Forrest Gump](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-forrest-gump-viewing-guide/): A 33-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Forrest Gump starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright and Sally Field for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 125 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 375 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Dotty](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-dotty/): This ESL video lesson is designed around a moving short film titled Dotty by Brett and Mick, and the themes of texting and elderly people. Students learn vocabulary related to mobile phones, talk about texting, watch a short film, predict how a short film will end, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to mobile phones, talking about texting, watching a short film, predicting how a short film will end, answering comprehension questions, […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Real Beauty](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-real-beauty/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film by John X. Carey and the theme of beauty. Students talk about beauty, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, read and discuss an article about a short film, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about beauty, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, reading and discussing an article about a short film, discussing a short film and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Beauty Language: Vocabulary related […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Imitation Game](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-imitation-game-viewing-guide/): A 37-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film The Imitation Game starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 150 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 450 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Mixtape](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-mixtape/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film called Mixtape by Luke Snellin and the themes of music and mixtapes. Students learn vocabulary related to music, talk about music, read a text, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to music, talking about music, reading a text, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, discussing a short film and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Music Language: Vocabulary […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Moments](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-moments/): This ESL video lesson is designed around a beautiful short film called Moments by Nuno Rocha and the theme of homelessness. Students learn vocabulary related to homelessness, talk about homelessness, watch a short film, write a story, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Upper intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to homelessness, talking about homelessness, watching a short film, writing a story, answering comprehension questions, discussing a short film and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Homelessness Language: Vocabulary to homelessness […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: A Short Love Story](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-a-short-love-story/): This ESL video lesson is designed around a beautiful animation titled A Short Love Story by Carlos Lascano and the theme of love. Students learn vocabulary related to love, talk about love, write a love story, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to love, talking about love, writing a love story, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, discussing a short film and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Love Language: […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: 365 Grateful](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-365-grateful/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 365 Grateful by Hailey Bartholomew and the theme of gratitude. Students write and talk about what they are grateful for, watch a short video about gratitude, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short video, plan a gratitude project and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Writing and talking about gratitude, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, discussing a short video, planning a gratitude project and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Gratitude Language: […]
- [Train Online in Film and Video with Kieran this Summer](https://film-english.com/train-online-in-film-and-video-with-kieran-this-summer/): We are delighted to announce that you can join Kieran Donaghy on a new online of the Film and Video in Language Teaching course at The School for Training. Kieran is the founder and director of Film English and the School for Training, a prize-winning author, international conference keynote and plenary speaker, and a renowned expert in the use of film and video in language education. The Film and Video in Language Teaching is a 3-week course with continual support at every stage and detailed feedback on the final project. Through the Film and Video in Language Teaching course: You […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Loving Vincent](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-loving-vincent-viewing-guide/): A 38-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Loving Vincent for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 160 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 480 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks   Watch the trailer.     What […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Kindness](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-kindness/): This ESL video lesson is designed around a short film by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Thought Bubble , and the theme of kindness. Students revise adjectives to describe character, talk about positive qualities, watch a short video, answer comprehension question, discuss a short video and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Revising adjectives to describe character, talking about positive qualities, watching a short video, answering comprehension question, discussing a short video and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Kindness Language: Adjectives to describe character   Benefits for […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Everyday](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-everyday/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a beautiful short film called Everyday by Gustav Johansson and the themes of everyday life and empathy. Students talk and write about everyday routines, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking and writing about everyday life, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, discussing a short film and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Everyday life and empathy Language: Present simple for routines, vocabulary […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Queen](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-queen-viewing-guide/): A 33-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film The Queen starring Helen Mirren and Michael Sheen for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 130 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 390 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks   Watch […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Sleepy Steve](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-sleepy-steve/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Sleepy Steve by Meghann Artes and the theme of morning routines. Students learn vocabulary related to morning routines, talk about morning routines, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, predict the end of a story, speak about a short film and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Vocabulary related to morning routines, talking about morning routines, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, predicting the end of a story, speaking about a […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Inspiration and Creativity](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-where-do-ideas-come-from/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Where do ideas come from? by Andrew Norton and the themes of ideas, inspiration and creativity. Students learn vocabulary related to ideas, inspiration and creativity, talk about ideas, inspiration and creativity, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short video and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Upper intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to ideas, inspiration and creativity, talking about ideas, inspiration and creativity, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, discussing a short […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: La La Land](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-la-la-land-viewing-guide/): A 27-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film La La Land starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 110 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 330 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Coin Operated](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-coin-operated/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Coin Operated by Nicholas Arioli and the theme of dreams and ambitions. Students learn vocabulary related to dreams and ambitions, talk about dreams and ambitions, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions and discuss a short film.   Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) –Intermediate (B1) Learner type: All ages Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to dreams and ambitions, talking about dreams and ambitions, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions and discussing a short film Topic: Dreams and ambitions Language: Vocabulary related to dreams and ambitions Benefits […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Alternative Math](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-alternative-math/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Alternative Math by David Maddox and Malcolm Morrison, and the themes of maths and alternative facts. Students learn vocabulary related to maths, talk about maths, watch a short film and answer comprehension questions, predict the end of a story and speak about the film.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Advanced (C2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to maths, talking about maths, watching a short film and answering comprehension questions, predicting the end of a story, and speaking about the film […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Manchester by the Sea](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-manchester-by-the-sea-viewing-guide/): A 36-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Manchester by the Sea starring Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 150 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 450 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Swimmer](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-swimmer/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Swimmer and the theme of swimming. Students learn vocabulary related to swimming, talk about swimming, watch the short film and discuss the short film.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to swimming, talking about swimming, watching a short film, and discussing a short film Topic: Swimming Language: Swimming vocabulary   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through compelling stories and real-world themes […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Housekeeping](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-housekeeping/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Housekeeping by Tracy Kleeman. In the lesson students learn hotel jobs vocabulary, speak about hotel jobs, watch a short film, predict the end of a story, speak about a short film and perform a roleplay.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning hotel jobs vocabulary, speaking about hotel jobs, watching a short film, predicting the end of a story, speaking about a short film and performing a roleplay Topic: Hotels Language: Vocabulary related to hotel jobs and […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: On the Basis of Sex](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-on-the-basis-of-sex-viewing-guide/): A 39-page Extensive Viewing guide to the biopic film On the Basis of Sex based on the life Ruth Bader Ginsburg starring Felicity Jones and Armie Hammer for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 175 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 525 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Snack Attack](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-snack-attack/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Snack Attack and the theme of stereotypes. Students talk about stereotypes, watch a short film, predict the end of a story, perform a roleplay and discuss a short film.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about stereotypes, watching a short film, predicting the end of a story, performing a roleplay and discussing a short film Topic: Stereotypes and teenagers Language: Vocabulary related to stereotypes, adjectives to describe character and narrative tenses   Benefits for […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Listen to Me](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-listen-to-me/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Listen to me. Students speak about bullying, predict what will happen in the short film, and watch and discuss the short film.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Speaking about bullying, predicting what will happen in a short film, and watching and discussing a short film Topic: Bullying Language: Vocabulary related to bullying Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through compelling stories and real-world themes […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Wild](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-wild-viewing-guide/): A 28-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Wild starring Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 120 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 360 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks     […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Pip](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-pip/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short animated film titled Pip and the themes of disability and service dogs. In the lesson, students talk about service dogs and disability, predict what will happen in a short film, and watch and discuss a short film.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Talking about service dogs and disability, predicting what will happen in a short film, watching and discussing a short film, Topic: Disability and service dogs Language: Vocabulary related to disability and service dogs Benefits for […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Lila](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-lila/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a beautiful short film titled Lila directed by Carlos Lascano and the theme of art. In the lesson students learn vocabulary related to art, talk about art, and view and discuss a short film.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to art, talking about art, and viewing and discussing a short film Topic: Art Language: Vocabulary related to art Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: If Beale Street Could Talk](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-if-beale-street-could-talk-viewing-guide/): Get a 28-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film If Beale Street Could Talk starring KiKi Layne and Stephan James for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 120 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 360 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Umbrella](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-umbrella/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Umbrella and the themes of  toys and childhood. In the lesson students watch and discuss a short film, predict different parts of a story, and write a story.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching and discussing a short film, predicting different parts of a story, and writing Topic: Toys and childhood Language: Toy vocabulary; ‘going to’ for predictions   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Look](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-look/): This ESL video lesson is designed around a short film commissioned by P&G titled The Look and the theme of racism. Students practise different uses of ‘look’ as a noun, watch and discuss a short film, and talk about racism and implicit bias.     Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, speaking and writing Topic: Racism and implicit bias Language: ‘Look’ as a noun and vocabulary related to racism and discrimination   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Vice](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-vice-viewing-guide/): Get a 35-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Vice starring Christian Bale and Amy Adams for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.   The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 160 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 480 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Atonement](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-atonement-viewing-guide/): Get a 30-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Atonement starring Keira Knightley, James McAvoy and Saoirse Ronan for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.     The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 120 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 360 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Selma](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-selma-viewing-guide/): Get a 34-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Selma starring David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Tom Wilkinson and Oprah Winfrey for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 150 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 450 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Bridget Jones's Diary](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-bridget-joness-diary-viewing-guide/): Get a 30-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Bridget Jones’s Diary starring Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 130 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 390 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Mystic River](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-mystic-river-viewing-guide/): Get a 29-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Mystic River starring Sean Penn, Kevin Bacon and Tim Robbins for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 125 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 375 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Billy Elliot](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-billy-elliot-viewing-guide/): A 26-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Billy Elliot starring Julie Walters and Jamie Bell for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 100 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 300 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks   […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Revolutionary Road](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-revolutionary-road-viewing-guide/): Get a 29-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Revolutionary Road starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.   The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 125 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 375 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Butler](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-butler-viewing-guide/): Get a 30-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film The Butler starring Forest Whitaker and Oprah Winfrey for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 130 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 390 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Post](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-post-viewing-guide/): Get a new 29-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film The Post starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.     The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 150 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 450 example sentences. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks   Watch the trailer. […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-boy-in-the-striped-pyjamas-viewing-guide/): Get a new 25-page Extensive Viewing guide to the film The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas starring starring Asa Butterfield, Jack Scanlon, Vera Farmiga and David Thewlis for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 100 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 300 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Me Before You](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-me-before-you-viewing-guide/): Get a 24-page Extensive Viewing guide to the romantic drama film Me Before You starring Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 100 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 300 example sentences. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks     Watch the […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Love Actually](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-love-actually-viewing-guide/): Get a new 33-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film Love Actually starring Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Liam Neeson, Keira Knightley, Colin Firth,and Rowan Atkinson for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The guide can be used in both face-to-face and online teaching, as well as for self-study.   The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 145 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Fault in Our Stars](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-fault-in-our-stars-viewing-guide/): Get a new 44-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film The Fault in Our Stars starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 220 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 660 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Silver Linings Playbook](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-silver-linings-playbook-viewing-guide/): Get a new a 42-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Silver Linings Playbook starring Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 200 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 600 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Dead Poets Society](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-dead-poets-society-viewing-guide/): Get a new 30-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Dead Poets Society starring Robin Williams and Ethan Hawke for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 130 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 390 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Social Network](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-social-network-viewing-guide/): Get a new Film English Club 32-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film The Social Network starring Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The guide can be used in both face-to-face and online teaching, as well as for self-study. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 140 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Little Miss Sunshine](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-little-miss-sunshine-viewing-guide/): Get a new 26-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning Little Miss Sunshine film starring Greg Kinnear, Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Paul Dano, Abigail Breslin, and Alan Arkin for English language students who want to learn English through watching films.  The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 100 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 300 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Wonder](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-wonder-viewing-guide/): Get a new 31-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Wonder starring Julia Roberts, Owen Williams and Jacob Temblay for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 135 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 405 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Searching](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-searching-viewing-guide/): Get a 33-page Extensive Viewing guide to the critically acclaimed film Searching starring John Cho and Debra Messing for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 150 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 450 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Perks of Being a Wallflower](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-perks-of-being-a-wallflower-viewing-guide/): Get a new 25-page Extensive Viewing guide to the coming-of-age film The Perks of Being a Wallflower starring Emma Watson and Logan Lerman for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 110 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 330 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Wolf of Wall Street](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-wolf-of-wall-street-viewing-guide/): Get a new 41-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film The Wolf of Wall Street starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Matthew McConaughey for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 200 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 600 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Talented Mr. Ripley](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-talented-mr-ripley-viewing-guide/): Get a new 27-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film The Talented Mr. Ripley starring Matt Damon, Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 110 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 330 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: A Star is Born](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-a-star-is-born-viewing-guide/): Get a new 30-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film A Star is Born starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 150 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 450 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Carol](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-carol-viewing-guide/): Get a new 27-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Carol starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara for English language students who want to learn English through watching films.The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 150 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 450 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks   […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Improve your Memory](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-improve-your-memory/):     This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Three tips to improve your memory and the theme of improving your memory. Students learn vocabulary related to memory, talk about memory, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, make notes about a short video, analyse a short video, read an article about boosting memory for language learning, summarise an article and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to memory, talking about memory, predicting […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Blind Painter](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-blind-painter/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Blind Painter and the theme of art. Students learn vocabulary related to art, talk about art, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) –Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to art, talking about art, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short video, performing a roleplay and reflecting […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Learning to Say No](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-learning-to-say-no/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Stop Trying to Be Nice All the Time and the theme of learning to say no. Students talk about being nice, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, read an article, use expressions to say no politely, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about being nice, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Hidden Figures](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-hidden-figures/): An 60-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 270 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 810 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Write a Great Speech](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-write-a-great-speech/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Write a Great Speech and the theme of public speaking. Students learn vocabulary related to public speaking, talk about public speaking, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete notes about a short video, analyse a short video, write and perform a speech and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to public speaking, talking about public speaking, predicting the content of a short […]
- [Train in Empathy with Kieran in Barcelona this Summer](https://film-english.com/train-in-empathy-with-kieran-in-barcelona-this-summer/): We are delighted to announce we are offering a new edition of our innovative course, Empathy in Language Teaching, at The School for Training, our small teacher development institute, in Barcelona this summer.     On this course, tutored by Kieran Donaghy, the Director of Pedagogy at Film English and the School for Training, teachers learn why empathy is particularly important in language teaching and how empathy can be developed among both language teachers and learners.   Watch a video about the course.   The course lasts five days and there are a total of twenty contact hours.   The course […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Ghost Writer](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-the-ghost-writer/): An 80-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film The Ghost Writer starring Ewan McGregor, Pierce Brosnan and Olivia Williams for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 410 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,230 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Adult Literacy](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-adult-literacy/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Adult Literacy and the theme of literacy. Students learn vocabulary related to literacy, talk about literacy, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to literacy, talking about literacy, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short video, performing a […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Obvious to you. Amazing to others.](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-obvious-to-you-amazing-to-others/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Obvious to you. Amazing to others. and the theme of creativity. Students come up with extreme adjectives, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, summarise the message of a short video, read a video transcript, analyse a short video, talk about creativity and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Coming up with extreme adjectives, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: King Richard](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-king-richard/): A 50-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film King Richard starring Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 240 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 720 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Bunny New Girl](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-bunny-new-girl/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Bunny New Girl and the theme of schooldays. Students talk about schooldays, listen to a short film and imagine what is happening in the film, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, write a narrative from the perspective of a character and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (B2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about schooldays, listening to a short film and imagining what is happening […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: I Can Do That](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-i-can-do-that/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled I Can Do That and the theme of disability. Students predict the content of a short film, listen to a short film and speculate about what is happening in the film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Predicting the content of a short film, listening to a short film and speculating about what is happening in the […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Four Weddings and a Funeral](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-four-weddings-and-a-funeral/): A 60-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Four Weddings and a Funeral starring Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell and Kristin Scott Thomas for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 300 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 900 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Power of Kindness](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-power-of-kindness/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Extraordinary Power of Kindness and the theme of kindness. Students talk about kindness, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about kindness, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short video, performing a roleplay and reflecting on the lesson Topic: […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Winners and Losers](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-winners-and-losers/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Why You Are Not a Loser and the theme of ‘winners’ and ‘losers’. Students talk about ‘winners’ and ‘losers’, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about ‘winners’ and ‘losers’, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short video and reflecting on the lesson […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Science of Gratitude](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-science-of-gratitude/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Science of Gratitude and the theme of gratitude. Students write sentences about what they are grateful for, talk about what they are grateful for, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write a letter of gratitude and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Writing sentences about what they are grateful for, talking about what they are grateful for, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Ghosts of The Arctic](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-ghosts-of-the-arctic/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Ghosts of The Arctic and the theme of the Arctic. Students talk about the Arctic, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about the Arctic, predicting the content of a short film, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short film, performing a roleplay and reflecting on […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Thankful](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-thankful/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Say Thank You and the themes of being thankful and organ donation. Students write about being thankful, talk about being thankful, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Writing about being thankful, talking about being thankful, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short video, performing a roleplay and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Being thankful […]
- [Train in Film and Video with Kieran in Barcelona this Summer](https://film-english.com/train-in-film-and-video-with-kieran-in-barcelona-this-summer/): We are delighted to announce we are offering our most popular course, Film and Video in Language Teaching, at The School for Training, our small teacher development institute, in Barcelona this summer.     On this course, Kieran Donaghy, the Director of Pedagogy at Film English and the School for Training, trains teachers how to use film and video critically and creatively in the language classroom.   Watch this video about the course.   The course last five days and there are a total of twenty contact hours. The course language is English but the course is suitable for teachers of […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Not Enough](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-not-enough/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Not Enough and the themes of dreams and ambitions. Students talk about the jobs they want or wanted to do, write sentences with ‘not + adjective + enough’, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film with the sound off and write the dialogue, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) –Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about the jobs students want or wanted to […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Homeless Runner](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-homeless-runner/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Every Runner Has a Reason and the theme of running. Students talk about running, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about running, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short film, performing a roleplay and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Running Language: Vocabulary related to running and homelessness Benefits for Teachers: Save hours […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Ingredients of Mental Health](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-ingredients-of-mental-health/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Ingredients of Mental Health and the theme of mental health. Students learn vocabulary related to mental health, talk about mental health, talk about how to improve mental health, watch a short film, makes notes about a short film, analyse a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to mental health, talking about mental health, talking about how to improve mental health, watching a […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Green Mile](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-the-green-mile/): An 47-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film The Green Mile starring Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan and David Morse for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 210 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 630 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Kid Reporter](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-kid-reporter/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Kid Reporter and the theme of journalism. Students learn vocabulary related to journalism, talk about journalism, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay, analyse a short video and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Children, teens, adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to journalism, talking about journalism, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, performing a roleplay, analysing a short video and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Journalism Language: Vocabulary related to journalism Benefits for Teachers: […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Be an Interesting Person](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-be-an-interesting-person/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Be an Interesting Person and the themes of personality traits and being an interesting person. Students talk about personality traits, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about personality traits, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short video, performing a roleplay and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Personality traits and being an interesting […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Terminal](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-the-terminal/): An 47-page Extensive Viewing guide to the critically acclaimed film The Terminal starring Tom Hanks, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Stanley Tucci for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 210 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 630 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Perseverance](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-perseverance/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film and the theme of perseverance. Students talk about perseverance, come up with vocabulary to describe physical appearance, describe a person in a photo, predict the content of a short film, write a narrative, watch a short film, analyse a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (A2) –Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about perseverance, coming up with vocabulary to describe physical appearance, describing a person in a photo, predicting the content of a short […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Touchable Memories](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-touchable-memories/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Touchable Memories and the themes of photos, memories and 3D printers. Students talk about photos, describe a photo which is important to them and describe the memories it brings back, describe the character of five people in a photo, watch a short film and make notes, answer comprehension questions, speculate about how blind people ‘see’ photos, analyse a short film, perform a roleplay, discuss different uses of 3D printers and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Look Up](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-look-up/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film and poem by Gary Turk and the theme of isolation caused by the use of new technology. Students discuss digital technology, predict the content of a short poem and short film, watch a short film with no sound and speculate about the story it tells, watch a short film and listen to a poem, read a poem, analyse a poem and short film, and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Discussing digital […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Conditioned](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-conditioned/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Conditioned and the theme of homelessness. Students learn vocabulary related to homelessness, talk about homelessness, describe two photos, write a story, predict the narrative of a short film, watch a short film, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to homelessness, talking about homelessness, describing two photos, writing a story, predicting the narrative of a short film, watching a short […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Before Midnight](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-before-midnight/): An 63-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Before Midnight starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 310 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 930 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks     Watch […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Alphabet of Illiteracy](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-alphabet-of-illiteracy/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video and the themes of education and literacy. Students talk about education, discuss problems related to illiteracy, practise vocabulary related to illiteracy, watch a short video, read a transcript, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about education, discussing problems related to illiteracy, practising vocabulary related to illiteracy, watching a short video, reading a transcript, analysing a short video, and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Education, literacy and global issues Language: […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Travel](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-travel/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Rise Up and the theme of travel. Students talk about travel, plan a trip around the world, explain their world trip to a partner, watch a short film, describe places in a short film, analyse a short film and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about travel, planning a trip around the world, explaining a world trip to a partner, watching a short film, describing places in a short film, analysing a […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Finding Your Voice](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-finding-your-voice/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film called Whistleless and the themes of communication and finding your own voice. Students talk about finding their own voice, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, write a narrative, analyse a short film, talk about learning a new language and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: All ages Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about finding your own voice, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, writing a narrative, analysing a short film, talking about learning a new language and reflecting […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Last Minutes with Oden](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-last-minutes-with-oden/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a moving short film called Last Minutes with Oden and the theme of pets. Students talk about pets, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, analyse the personality of a character in a short film and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about pets, predicting the content of a short film, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short film, analysing the personality […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Tick, Tick… Boom!](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-tick-tick-boom/): n 60-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Tick, Tick… Boom! starring Andrew Garfield, Alexandra Shipp and Robin de Jesús for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 280 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 840 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Scarecrow](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-scarecrow/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film and the topic of farming. Students learn vocabulary related to farming, talk about farming, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, analyse a short film, watch and analyse a parody of a short film, and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to farming, talking about farming, predicting the content of a short film, watching a short film, analysing a short film, watching and analysing a […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Missing U](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-missing-u/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Missing U and the themes of pronunciation and text messages. Students practise pronunciation of letters, read text messages, come up with words that rhyme, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, read a poem, read a poem aloud, analyse a short film and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Practising pronunciation of letters, reading text messages, coming up with words that rhyme, predicting the […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Don't Look Up](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-dont-look-up/): An 80-page Extensive Viewing guide to the critically acclaimed film Don’t Look Up starring  Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep and Cate Blanchett for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 430 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,290 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to be alone](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-be-alone/): This ESL video lesson is designed around a short film by artist and filmmaker Andrea Dorfman, a poem by Tanya Davies, and the theme of being alone. Students talk about being alone, give advice about being alone, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, read a poem, discuss the meaning of a poem, analyse a short film and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Upper-intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Mature teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about being alone, giving advice about being alone, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, reading a poem, […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Kenzo World](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-kenzo-world/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video by Spike Jonze for Kenzo World and the themes of dancing and movement. Students talk about dancing, learn and practise vocabulary related to movement of the face and body, watch a short video, describe movements, discuss a short video and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity Talking about dancing, learning and practising vocabulary related to movement of the face and body, watching a short video, describing movements, discussing a short video and reflecting […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Post-it Love](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-post-it-love/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Post-it Love and the theme of romantic partners. Students talk about romantic partners, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, come up with creative uses of Post-it notes and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about romantic partners, predicting the content of a short film, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short film, coming up with creative […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Are You Living an Insta Lie?](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-are-you-living-an-insta-lie/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Are You Living an Insta Lie? and the theme of social media. Students learn vocabulary related to social media, talk about Instagram, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to social media, talking about Instagram, predicting the content of a short film, watching a short film, answering […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: American Psycho](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-american-psycho/): A 39-page Extensive Viewing guide to the critically acclaimed film American Psycho starring  Christian Bale and Reese Witherspoon for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 150 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 450 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Perspective](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-perspective/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Ironied and the theme of perspective. Students talk about perspective, talk about things that can go wrong in a day, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about perspective, talking about things that can go wrong in a day, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short film, performing a roleplay and reflecting on […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Migrants](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-migrants/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Migrants and the themes of climate change and the migrant crisis. Students learn vocabulary related to climate change and the migrant crisis, talk about climate change and the migrant crisis, write a story, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to climate change and the migrant crisis, talking about climate change and the migrant crisis, writing a story, watching […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: I Walked around the World](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-i-walked-around-the-world/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled I Walked around the World and the theme of walking. Students learn vocabulary related to walking, talk about walking, plan a walking trip around the world, write questions about a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to walking, talking about walking, planning a walking trip around the world, writing questions about a short […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Five Ways to Stop Getting Distracted](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-five-ways-to-stop-getting-distracted/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Five Ways to Stop Getting Distracted and the theme of distraction. Students learn vocabulary related to distractions, talk about distractions, make recommendations about how to avoid distractions, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, make notes, discuss a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to distractions, talking about distractions, making recommendations about how to avoid distractions, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, making notes, […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Girl with a Pearl Earring](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-girl-with-a-pearl-earring/): A 33-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Girl with a Pearl Earring starring Scarlett Johansson and Colin Firth for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 250 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 750 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Meditation Detention](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-meditation-detention/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Meditation Detention and the theme of meditation. Students learn vocabulary related to meditation, talk about meditation, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Children, teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to meditation, talking about meditation, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short video, performing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Simple Pleasures](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-simple-pleasures/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film and the theme of simple pleasures. Students talk about simple pleasures, watch a short film and write down the simple pleasures shown in the film, talk about the simple pleasures shown in a short film, analyse a short film, discuss questions about small pleasures and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Children, teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about simple pleasures, watching a short film and writing down the simple pleasures shown in the film, talking about […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Moneyball](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-moneyball/): A 43-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Moneyball starring  Brad Pitt and Philip Seymour Hoffman for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 175 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 525 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks     Watch […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: A Small Escape](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-a-small-escape/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled A Small Escape and the themes of creativity and imagination. Students predict the story of a short film, watch a short film, write a story inspired by a short film, discuss a short film, come up with imaginative and creative uses of everyday objects and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Children, teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Predicting the story of a short film, watching a short film, writing a story inspired by a short film, discussing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: What Matters in Life](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-what-matters-in-life/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a Christmas advert and the themes of fitness and Christmas. Students learn vocabulary related to fitness, talk about fitness, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Children, teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to fitness, talking about fitness, predicting the content of a short film, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, discussing a short film, performing […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Serendipity](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-serendipity-viewing-guide/): A 54-page Extensive Viewing guide to the romantic comedy film Serendipity starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 250 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 750 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks   […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Kindness. The Greatest Gift.](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-kindness-the-greatest-gift/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a Christmas advert titled ‘Kindness. The Greatest Gift.’ and the themes of anxiety and kindness. Students learn vocabulary related to anxiety, talk about anxiety, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, perform a roleplay, talk about kindness and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to anxiety, talking about anxiety, predicting the content of a short film, watching a short film, answering […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Birdman](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-birdman-viewing-guide/): A 70-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Birdman starring Michael Keaton, Naomi Watts, Edward Norton and Emma Stone for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 335 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1005 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Bohemian Rhapsody](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-bohemian-rhapsody-viewing-guide/): A 54-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning filmBohemian Rhapsody starring Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton and Gwilym Lee for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 250 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 750 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Man on the Moon](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-man-on-the-moon/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a Christmas advert and the theme of Christmas. Students watch a Christmas advert, predict the end of a story, answer comprehension questions, analyse a Christmas advert, discuss Christmas, talk about ways of showing people they are loved and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Children, teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching a Christmas advert, predicting the end of a story, answering comprehension questions, analysing a Christmas advert, discussing Christmas, talking about ways of showing people they are loved and reflecting on the lesson […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Let Me Get What I Want](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-let-me-get-what-i-want/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a Christmas ad and the theme of Christmas. Students talk about Christmas ads, watch an ad, predict the end of an ad, answer comprehension questions, discuss an ad and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Children, teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about Christmas ad, watching an ad, predicting a story, answering comprehension questions, discussing an and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Christmas and Christmas ads Language: Vocabulary related to Christmas ads, and ‘will’ and ‘going to’ for predictions Benefits for […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Holiday](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-holiday-viewing-guide/): A 62-page Extensive Viewing guide to the modern Christmas classic film The Holiday starring Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Cameron Diaz and Jack Black for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 295 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 885 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Mogs Christmas Calamity](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-mogs-christmas-calamity/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Mog’s Christmas Calamity and the theme of Christmas. Students collate and use vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas customs, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, predict the ending of a short film, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Children, teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Collating and using vocabulary related to Christmas, talking about Christmas customs, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, predicting the ending of a short film, discussing […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Buster the Boxer](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-buster-the-boxer/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Buster the Boxer and the theme of Christmas. Students learn vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1)) Learner type: Children, teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to Christmas, talking about Christmas, predicting the content of a short film, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, discussing a short film and reflecting on […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Devil Wears Prada](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-devil-wears-prada-viewing-guide/): A 53-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film The Devil Wears Prada starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The extensive viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 255 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 785 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Journey](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-journey/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film and the themes of snow and Christmas. Students learn vocabulary related to snow, talk about snow and Christmas, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, write a story, discuss a short film, listen to a song and complete the lyrics of a song and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to snow, talking about snow and Christmas, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, writing a story, discussing a […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Unexpected Guest](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-unexpected-guest/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Unexpected Guest and the theme of Christmas. Students learn vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to Christmas, talking about Christmas, predicting the content of a short film, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, discussing a short film and reflecting on the […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Blue Bird](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-blue-bird/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film inspired by a poem and the theme of poetry. Students learn vocabulary related to poetry, talk about poetry, watch a short film, discuss a short film, write a verse of poetry, listen to a poem, read a poem, discuss a poem, and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Upper-intermediate (B2)- Advanced (C1) Learner type: Mature teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to poetry, talking about poetry, watching a short film, discussing a short film, writing a verse of poetry, listening to a poem, reading […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Love at First Sight](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-love-at-first-sight/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film and a commercial inspired by the short film, and the theme of love at first sight. Students talk about love, predict the story in a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, perform a roleplay, write a narrative for an advert, read and discuss a poem, and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about love, predicting the story in a short film, watching a short […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Bridesmaids](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-bridesmaids-viewing-guide/): A 60-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Bridesmaids starring Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Rose Byrne for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 280 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 840 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Daydreams](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-daydreams/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Maybe and the theme of daydreaming. Students learn vocabulary related to daydreams, talk about daydreams, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, write a sequel to a short film and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to daydreams, talking about daydreams, predicting the content of a short film, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, discussing a short film, […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: A Letter from Fred](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-a-letter-from-fred/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled A Letter from Fred and the theme of romantic relationships. Students watch a short film about a songwriting competition, predict the end of a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, talk about romantic relationships and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, predicting the end of a story, and speaking Topic: Romantic relationships Language: Vocabulary related to romantic relationships Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: I, Tonya](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-i-tonya-viewing-guide/): A 50-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film I, Tonya starring Margot Robbie, Allison Janney and Sebastian Stan for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 200 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 600 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Sinking Feeling](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-sinking-feeling/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Sinking Feeling and the themes of anxiety, depression and young suicide. Students talk about when they feel anxious and nervous, watch a short film, predict the ending of a short film, answer comprehension questions, write the lyrics of a song in a short film, discuss a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about being anxious and nervous, watching a short film, predicting the ending of […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Small Pleasures](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-small-pleasures/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Small Pleasures and the theme of small pleasures and happiness. Students use vocabulary related to small pleasures, talk about small pleasures and happiness, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short video, write cleft sentences about their small pleasures, read and discuss quotations about small pleasures and happiness, write a composition about happiness and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Using vocabulary related to small pleasures, talking about small pleasures and […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Circle](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-circle-viewing-guide/): A 60-page Extensive Viewing guide to the techno-thriller film The Circle starring Emma Watson, Tom Hanks and Karen Gillan for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 290 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 870 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Stephen Wiltshire](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-stephen-wiltshire/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video about the cityscape artist Stephen Wiltshire. Students describe the character of a person they know, describe the character of a person in a photo, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Describing the character of a person students know, describing the character of a person in a photo, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, discussing a short video, performing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: What if?](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-what-if/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled What if? and the theme of video creation in education. Students learn vocabulary related to video creation, talk about video creation, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, reconstruct a video transcript, read a video transcript, discuss a short video, read a video-making framework, create a short video and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to video creation, talking about video creation, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Frida](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-frida-viewing-guide/): A 57-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Frida starring Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina and Geoffrey Rush for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 260 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 780 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Homeless Food Truck](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-homeless-food-truck/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Food Truck for the Homeless and the theme of homelessness. Students learn vocabulary related to homelessness, talk about homelessness, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short video, perform a roleplay, write a composition and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to homelessness, talking about homelessness, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, discussing a short video, performing a roleplay, writing a composition and reflecting on the […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Being a Good Listener](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-being-a-good-listener/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Being a Good Listener and the themes of listening and paralinguistics. Students learn vocabulary related to being a good listener and paralinguistics, talk about being a good listener and paralinguistics, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short video, perform two roleplays and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to being a good listener and paralinguistics, talking about being a good listener and paralinguistics, watching a short […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Booksmart](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-booksmart-viewing-guide/): A 50-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film Booksmart starring Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein and Jessica Williams for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 225 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 675 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Alma](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-alma/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Alma and the theme of character. Students learn vocabulary related to character, talk about their own character, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, write a sequel to a short film and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to character, talking about their own character, predicting the content of a short film, watching a short film, answering […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Joy of Books](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-joy-of-books/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Joy of Books and the themes of books and reading. Students learn vocabulary related to books, talk about books and reading, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, discuss a short video, read a review of a short video, answer comprehension questions, and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to books, talking about books and reading, predicting the content of a short video, watching a […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Lady Bird](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-lady-bird-viewing-guide/): A 47-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Lady Bird starring Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf and Tracy Letts for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 200 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 600 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Wisdom](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-wisdom/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Wisdom and the themes of personal qualities and wisdom. Students learn vocabulary related to personal qualities and wisdom, talk about personal qualities and wisdom, read and discuss quotations about wisdom, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, read a video transcript, discuss a video and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to personal qualities and wisdom, talking about personal qualities and wisdom, reading and discussing quotations about wisdom, watching […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Mamma Mia!](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-mamma-mia-viewing-guide/): A 44-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Mamma Mia! starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth and Julie Walters for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 170 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 510 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Pay it Forward](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-pay-it-forward/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film and the themes of the Pay It Forward movement and kindness. Students learn vocabulary related to kindness, talk about the Pay It Forward movement and kindness, watch a short film, discuss a short film, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss quotations about kindness, and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to kindness, talking about the Pay It Forward movement and kindness, watching a short film, discussing a short film, […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Being Kind](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-being-kind/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Kindness Boomerang and the theme of kindness. Students learn vocabulary related to kindness, talk about kindness, read and discuss quotations about kindness, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, write kind things about their classmates and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to kindness, talking about kindness, reading and discussing quotations about kindness, predicting the content of a […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Fargo](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-fargo-viewing-guide/): A 32-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Fargo starring Frances McDormand, William H. Macy and Steve Buscemi for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 110 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 330 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Empathy](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-empathy/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Empathy: The Human Connection to Patient Care and the themes empathy and hospitals. Students learn vocabulary related to empathy and hospitals, talk about empathy, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short video and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to empathy and hospitals, talking about empathy, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Distracted](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-distracted/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Distracted and the themes of distractions, and good and bad listeners. Students learn vocabulary related to distractions, talk about distractions, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, talk about the characteristics of good and bad listeners, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to distractions, talking about distractions, predicting the content of a short […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Pride](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-pride-viewing-guide/): A 56-page Extensive Viewing guide to the prize-winning film Pride starring Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Dominic West and Paddy Considine for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 250 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 750 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Table 7](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-table-7/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Table 7 and the themes of arguments and forgiveness. Students learn vocabulary and expressions related to arguments and forgiveness, talk about arguing, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, perform an argument roleplay, read and discuss quotations about forgiveness and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary and expressions related to arguments and forgiveness, talking about arguing, predicting the […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Learning a Language](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-learning-a-language/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film and the theme of learning a new language. Students discuss why they are learning English, come up with reasons why people learn a new language and the benefits of learning a new language, watch a short film and discuss ways to improve their language learning.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Speaking about reasons for and benefits of learning a language, and watching a short film Topic: Learning a language Language: Vocabulary related to language learning, […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Malcolm X](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-malcolm-x-viewing-guide/): A 54-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Malcolm X starring Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett and Albert Hall for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 250 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,000 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Five Things Every Presenter Needs To Know](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-five-things-every-presenter-needs-to-know/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Five Things Every Presenter Needs to Know about People by Susan Weinschenk and the theme of presentations. Students talk about presentations, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, summarise the key points of a short video, discuss recommendations, talk about a short video and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about presentations, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, summarising the key […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: I want to learn English because …](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-i-want-to-learn-english-because/): This ESL video lesson is designed around a short video and the theme of learning a language. In the lesson students talk about their reasons for learning English and what they want to do with English in the future. They also watch a short video and answer comprehension questions.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: Watching a short video, speaking and writing Topic: Learning a language Language: Infinitive to express purpose, vocabulary related to reasons for learning a language Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Town](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-town-viewing-guide/): A 40-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film The Town starring Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall, Jeremy Renner, Pete Postlethwaite and Jon Hamm for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 160 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 480 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Sight](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-sight/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Sight by Eran May-raz and Daniel Lazo, and the themes of technology and augmented reality. Students learn vocabulary related to gadgets and apps, talk about technology and augmented reality, watch a short film and video, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and video and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to gadgets and apps, talking about technology and augmented reality, watching a short film and video, answering […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Darkest Hour](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-darkest-hour-viewing-guide/): A 40-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Darkest Hour starring Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary of 170 key words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 510 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Dunkirk](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-dunkirk/): A 48-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Dunkirk starring Fionn Whitehead, Harry Styles, Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Murphy and Tom Hardy for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 180 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 540 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Why do people lie?](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-why-do-people-lie/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Why do people lie and how often are you lied to? and the themes of truth and lies. Students learn vocabulary related to truth and lies, talk about truth and lies, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write a composition and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to truth and lies, talking about truth and lies, predicting the content […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Multimillionaire at 19](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-multimillionaire-at-19/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Multimillionaire at 19 and the themes of multimillionaires and stereotypes. Students learn vocabulary related to multimillionaires and business, talk about multimillionaires and stereotypes, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to multimillionaires and business, talking about multimillionaires and stereotypes, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Argue](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-argue/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Harvard negotiator explains how to argue and the theme of arguing. Students learn vocabulary related to arguing, talk about arguing, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to arguing, talking about arguing, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short video, […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Quitting Social Media](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-quitting-social-media/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Why people are choosing to quit social media and the theme of social media. Students learn vocabulary related to social media, talk about social media, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to social media, talking about social media, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Anger](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-anger/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Why anger is overrated and the theme of anger. Students learn vocabulary related to anger, talk about anger, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to anger, talking about anger, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short video, performing a […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Five Myths About Happiness](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-five-myths-about-happiness/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Five things you think will make you happy… but won’t and the themes of happiness and myths about happiness. Students learn vocabulary related to happiness, talk about happiness and myths about happiness, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to happiness, talking about happiness and myths about happiness, predicting the […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Refugees](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-refugees/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around an animated short film and the theme of refugees. Students practise vocabulary related to refugees, speak about refugees, watch a short film, retell a story, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, empathise with a refugee child, reflect on the lesson and write an account of a refugee child fleeing their country. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Practising vocabulary related to refugees, speaking about refugees, watching a short film, retelling a story, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short film, empathising […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Never Let Me Go](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-never-let-me-go/): A 44-page Extensive Viewing guide to the science fiction romantic drama drama film Never Let Me Go starring Carey Mulligan, Keira Knightley and Andrew Garfield for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 210 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 630 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Importance of Being Single](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-importance-of-being-single/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Importance of Being Single and the theme of being single. Students learn vocabulary related to being single, talk about being alone, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video without sound and speculate on the narration, watch a short video with sound, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to being single, talking about being alone, predicting the content […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Ten Things I Can't Live Without](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-ten-things-i-cant-live-without/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 10 Things Jeremy Allen White Can’t Live Without and the theme of essential objects. Students write and talk about objects they couldn’t live without, write a paragraph about the life and character of another student, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, talk and write about the life and character of a famous actor, analyse a short video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Writing and […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Active Citizens](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-active-citizens/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled What is Active Citizens? and the theme of citizenship. Students learn vocabulary related to citizenship, talk about citizenship, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, read an article and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to citizenship, talking about citizenship, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short video, reading an article […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Listen](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-listen/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Listen and the theme of listening. Students talk about listening, work on adverbs frequently used with listen, listen to a short film and speculate and make notes about what is happening, watch a short film and check their notes, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about listening, working on adverbs frequently used with listen, listening to a short film and speculating and making notes about what is […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Nomadland](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-nomadland-free/): A 45-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Nomadland starring Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Charlene Swankie and Bob Wells for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 200 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 600 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Quiet Power of Introverts](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-quiet-power-of-introverts/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Quiet Power of Introverts and the theme of introverts and extroverts. Students learn vocabulary related to introverts and extroverts, talk about introverts and extroverts, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to introverts and extroverts, talking about introverts and extroverts, predicting the content of a short video, watching a […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Dads](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-dads/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled A Storybook Surprise and the themes of family and fathers. Students learn vocabulary related to family, talk about family and fathers, watch a short video, predict the end of a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write from the perspective of a person in a short video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) –Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to family, talking about family and fathers, watching a short video, predicting the end of a […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: What's your worldview?](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-whats-your-worldview/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Nobody Stands Nowhere and the theme of worldviews. Students learn vocabulary related to worldviews, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, talk about their worldviews, write a composition about their worldviews and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Mature teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to worldviews, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short video, talking about worldviews, writing a composition about worldviews and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Worldviews […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Blessing Bags For The Homeless](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-blessing-bags-for-the-homeless/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Blessing Bags for the Homeless and the theme of homelessness. Students learn vocabulary related to homelessness, talk about to help homeless people, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay, write a composition and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) –Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to homelessness, talking about homelessness, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short video, performing a roleplay, writing a composition and reflecting on the lesson […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Tolkien](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-tolkien/): A 84-page Extensive Viewing guide to the biographical drama film Tolkien starring Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney and Derek Jacobi for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 440 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,320 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Christmas List](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-christmas-list/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a Christmas short film titled The List and the theme of Christmas and Christmas lists. Students talk about Christmas and Christmas lists, listen to a description of a short film and visualise the action in a short film, watch a short film, predict the end of a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, write from the perspective of a character in a short film and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about Christmas and […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: A Christmas Love Story](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-a-christmas-love-story/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a Christmas short film and the themes of Christmas and Christmas love stories. Students talk about Christmas love stories, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, predict the end of a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, write from the perspective of a character in a short film and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about Christmas love stories, predicting the content of a short film, watching a short […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: You've Got Mail](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-youve-got-mail/): A 72-page Extensive Viewing guide to the romantic comedy classic You’ve Got Mail starring Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Parker Posey and Dave Chappelle for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 360 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1080 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Joy is Made](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-joy-is-made/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a Christmas advert titled Joy is made and the theme of Christmas. Students talk about Christmas, predict the content of a video, watch a video, answer comprehension questions, predict the end of a video, analyse a video, write from the perspective of a character in a video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about Christmas, predicting the content of a video, watching a video, answering comprehension questions, predicting the end of a video, analysing a video, […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Christmas Present](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-christmas-present/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a Christmas short film and the theme of Christmas. Students learn vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, predict the end of a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, write from the perspective of a character in a short film and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to Christmas, talking about Christmas, predicting the content of a short film, watching a […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Home Alone](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-home-alone/): A 48-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Home Alone starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard and Catherine O’Hara for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 220 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 660 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Santa's Feeling Poorly](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-santas-feeling-poorly/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a Christmas short film and the theme of Christmas adverts. Students talk about Christmas ads, watch a short film, predict the end of a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, write from the perspective of a character in a short film and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about Christmas ads, watching a short film, predicting the end of a short film, answering comprehension questions, discussing a short film, writing from the perspective of […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Beginner](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-beginner/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Beginner and the themes of being a beginner and children in care. Students talk about being a beginner, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, predict the end of short film, analyse a short film, write from the perspective of a character in a short film and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about being a beginner, predicting the content of a short film, watching […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Book Thief](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-the-book-thief/): A 47-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film The Book Thief starring Sophie Nélisse, Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 215 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 645 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Raising Resilient Kids](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-raising-resilient-kids/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video and the themes of resilience and raising resilient children. Students learn vocabulary related to resilience, talk about resilience and raising resilient children, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to resilience, talking about resilience and raising resilient children, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Emotional Intelligence](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-emotional-intelligence/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace and the themes of effective leadership and emotional intelligence. Students learn vocabulary related to effective leadership and emotional intelligence, talk about effective leadership and emotional intelligence, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to effective leadership and emotional intelligence, talking about effective leadership and emotional […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Dog Lovers](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-dog-lovers/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film and the theme of dogs and their owners. Students learn vocabulary related to dogs and to express dislike, talk about of dogs and their owners, watch a short film without sound, write a transcript, watch a short film with sound, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper-intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to dogs and to express dislike, talking about dogs and their owners, watching a short film without sound, […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Brooklyn](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-brooklyn-free/): A 50-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Brooklyn starring Saoirse Ronan, Domhnall Gleeson, Emory Cohen and Julie Walters for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 235 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 705 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: One-Week Job](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-one-week-job/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film called When I Grow Up and a trailer for a documentary called One Week Job, and the themes of jobs and choosing a career. Students learn vocabulary related to jobs and choosing a career, talk about jobs and choosing a career, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, watch a trailer, answer comprehension questions, analyse a trailer, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, read a video transcript and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper-intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90–120 minutes Activity: Learning […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Stand Up](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-stand-up/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Stand Up and the themes of discrimination and taking a stand against discrimination. Students learn vocabulary related to discrimination, work on phrasal verbs that include ‘stand up’, talk about discrimination, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Mature teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to discrimination, working on phrasal verbs that include ‘stand up’, talking about discrimination, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, analysing […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Self-Esteem](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-self-esteem/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Self-Esteem and the theme of self-esteem. Students learn vocabulary related to self-esteem, talk about self-esteem, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to self-esteem, talking about self-esteem, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, complete viewing notes, analysing a short video, performing a roleplay and reflect […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Laughter](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-laughter/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Why do humans laugh? and the theme of laughter. Students learn vocabulary related to laughter, talk about laughter, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to laughter, talking about laughter, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short video, and reflecting on the lesson […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Hurt Locker](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-the-hurt-locker-free/): A 47-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film The Hurt Locker starring Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty and Evangeline Lilly for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 215 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 645 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Be an Entrepreneur](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-be-an-entrepreneur/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Be an Entrepreneur and the theme of entrepreneurship. Students learn vocabulary related to entrepreneurship, talk about entrepreneurship, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, develop an entrepreneurial project and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to entrepreneurship, talking about entrepreneurship, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short video, […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Work-life Balance](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-work-life-balance/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 6 Tips to Improve Your Work-life Balance and the theme of work-life balance. Students learn vocabulary related to work-life balance, talk about work-life balance, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss tips to improve work-life balance, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to work-life balance, talking about work-life balance, predicting the content of a short video, watching […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Jackie](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-jackie/): A 60-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Jackie starring Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, Greta Gerwig and Billy Crudup for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 300 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 900 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Boost Your Confidence](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-boost-your-confidence/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 3 Tips to Boost Your Confidence and the theme of confidence. Students learn vocabulary related to confidence, talk about confidence, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to confidence, talking about confidence, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short video, […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Working From Home](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-working-from-home/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Working from Home: 10 Tips to Stay Motivated and Productive and the theme of working from home. Students learn vocabulary related to working from home, talk about the advantages and disadvantages of working from home, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, talk about tips for working from home, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: pre-intermediate (A2) –Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to working from […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Make a Decision](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-make-a-decision/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Make a Decision and the theme of making decisions. Students learn vocabulary related to making decisions, talk about making decisions, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, talk about decision-making perspectives, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to making decisions, talking about making decisions, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, completing viewing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Critical Thinking](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-critical-thinking/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Five Tips to Improve Your Critical Thinking and the theme of critical thinking. Students learn vocabulary related to critical thinking, talk about language learning, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, talk about critical thinking skills, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to critical thinking, talking about language learning, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Rocketman](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-rocketman/): A 50-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Rocketman starring Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden and Bryce Dallas Howard for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 240 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 720 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Slowing Down](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-slowing-down/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a song and short video titled Come into My Arms and the theme of slowing down. Students learn vocabulary related to slowing down, talk about how they slow down, answer and discuss a questionnaire about slowing down, make recommendations about how to slow down, listen to a song about slowing down and imagine the images in the video of the song, watch a short video, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Homes for Homeless](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-homes-for-homeless/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Tiny Homes for the Homeless and the theme of homelessness. Students learn vocabulary related to homelessness, talk about homelessness, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to homelessness, talking about homelessness, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short video, performing a […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Understanding Visual Impairment](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-understanding-visual-impairment/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Accepting My Blindness and the themes of blindness and visual impairment. Students learn vocabulary related to blindness and visual impairment, talk about blindness and visual impairment, write a narrative, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, watch a second short film, summarise the message of a short film, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to blindness and visual impairment, talking about blindness and visual impairment, […]
- [Train Online with Kieran on the Empathy in Language Teaching Course this November](https://film-english.com/train-online-with-kieran-on-the-empathy-in-language-teaching-course-this-november/):   Join Kieran Donaghy on the Empathy in Language Teaching online course. Explore why empathy is particularly important in language teaching and how empathy can be developed among both language teachers and learners.     Course description Get exclusive video lectures, handouts and articles. A 4-week course with continual support at every stage and detailed feedback on the final project. An estimated 5-8 hours study per week. Through Empathy in Language Teaching: You will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of and potential for empathy in the language classroom. You will take away an overview of the literature and […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Sustainable Clothing](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-sustainable-clothing/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Break the Pattern and the themes of fashion and sustainable clothing. Students learn vocabulary related to fashion and sustainable clothing, talk about fashion and sustainable clothing, watch the first part of a short film and predict the second part of the film, answer comprehension questions, read and talk about a sustainable clothing campaign, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) –Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to fashion and sustainable clothing, talking about […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Contagion](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-contagion/): A 64-page Extensive Viewing guide to the critically acclaimed film Contagion starring Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Jude Law and Kate Winslet for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 310 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 930 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Sound of Metal](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-sound-of-metal/): A 46-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Sound of Metal starring Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke and Paul Raci for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 180 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 540 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Understanding Autism](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-understanding-autism/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Autism Spectrum Disorder: 10 Things You Should Know, a short film titled Can you make it to the end? and the theme of the autism spectrum and autistic people. Students learn vocabulary related to the autism spectrum, talk about the autism spectrum, read statements about the autism spectrum and decide if they are true of false, watch a short video to check their responses, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film and reflect on the lesson. Language level: […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Effective Language Learning Habits](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-effective-language-learning-habits/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 10 Language Learning Habits of a Hyperpolyglot and the themes of language learning and polyglots. Students learn vocabulary related to language learning, talk about language learning, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, talk about the language learning tips, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 120 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to language learning, talking about language learning, predicting the content of a short video, […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Trial of the Chicago 7](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-the-trial-of-the-chicago-7/): A 100-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film The Trial of the Chicago 7 starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne and Jeremy Strong for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 530 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,590 example sentences, to aid comprehension and […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The 15-minute City](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-15-minute-city/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Simple Idea that Could Transform City Life and the themes of cities and the 15-minute city. Students learn vocabulary related to cities, talk about cities, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, talk about the 15-minute city, watch a second video about the 15-minute city and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to cities, talking about cities, predicting […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Habits of the Highly Successful](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-habits-of-the-highly-successful/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Five Tips for Success and the themes of success and the habits of highly successful people. Students learn vocabulary related to success, talk about success and the habits of highly successful people, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) –Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to success, talking about success and the habits of highly successful people, predicting […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Just Mercy](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-just-mercy/): An 80-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film Just Mercy starring Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Rob Morgan for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 410 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,240 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Learn a Language](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-learn-a-language/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Language Learning Habits for Success and the themes of polyglots and language learning. Students learn vocabulary related to language learning, talk about language learning, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, talk about the language learning habits of polyglots, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to language learning, talking about language learning, predicting the content of […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Study](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-study/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Study Smart and the theme of how to study effectively. Students learn vocabulary related to studying, talk about how to study effectively, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, discuss study tips, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to studying, talking about how to study effectively, predicting the content of a short video, […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Practise Effectively](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-practise-effectively/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Practise Effectively and the theme of effective practice. Students learn vocabulary related to practice, talk about effective practice, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to practice, talking about effective practice, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short […]
- [Train Online in Film and Video with Kieran in October](https://film-english.com/train-online-in-film-and-video-with-kieran-in-october/): Join Kieran Donaghy on a new online edition of the Film and Video in Language Teaching course at The School for Training starting on Sunday 2nd October. Kieran is the founder and director of Film English and the School for Training, a prize-winning author, international conference keynote and plenary speaker, and a renowned expert in the use of film and video in language education. The Film and Video in Language Teaching is a 4-week course with continual support at every stage and detailed feedback on the final project. Through the Film and Video in Language Teaching course: You will gain […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Racism](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-racism/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Strangers and the theme of racism. Students predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, write a narrative, analyse a short film, talk about racism and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) –Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Predicting the content of a short film, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, writing a narrative, analysing a short film, talking about racism and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Racism Language: Vocabulary related to racism, and […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-extremely-loud-and-incredibly-close/): A 46-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close starring Thomas Horn, Tom Hanks, Max von Sydow and Sandra Bullock for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 190 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 570 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Love](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-love/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Love is Like Life and the theme of love. Students learn vocabulary related to love, talk about love, create similes about love, predict the content of a short film, write a narrative, watch a short film, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to love, talking about love, creating similes about love, predicting the content of a short film, writing a narrative, watching a short film, […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Dance](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-dance/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Thought of You and the theme of dance. Students learn vocabulary related to dance, talk about dance, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, complete the lyrics of a song, write a narrative inspired by a short film, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to dance, talking about dance, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short film, completing the lyrics of a song, […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Heroes](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-heroes/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video and the theme of heroes. Students learn abstract nouns to describe qualities, talk about well-known heroes, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, talk about unsung heroes and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning abstract nouns to describe qualities, talking about well-known heroes, talking about unsung heroes, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short video, and reflect on the lesson Topic: Heroes Language: Abstract nouns to describe […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Overcoming Adversity](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-overcoming-adversity/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film and poem titled Today I Rise and the theme of adversity. Students learn vocabulary related to adversity, talk about adversity, watch a short film with no sound and try to work out its meaning, read a poem and discuss its meaning, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to adversity, talking about adversity, watching a short film with no sound and trying to work out its […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Bullying](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-bullying/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short poem and video titled To This Day and the theme of bullying. Students learn vocabulary related to bullying, talk about bullying, watch a short video about an anti-bullying project, answer comprehension questions, write a poem or narrative inspired by images in a video, watch a short video inspired by a poem, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 120 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to bullying, talking about bullying, watching a short video about an […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Invictus](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-invictus/): A 70-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Invictus starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 330 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 990 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: New York](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-new-york/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Beat of New York and the themes of New York and cities. Students talk about New York, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, analyse a short film, learn vocabulary related to film shots, create a storyboard, plan a short film about their home town, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about New York, predicting the content of a short film, watching a short film, analysing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Symmetry](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-symmetry/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Symmetry and the themes of symmetry and binomials. Students work on antonyms and collocations, watch a short film and identify antonyms and collocations, analyse a short film, complete binomial pairs, write a dialogue and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Working on antonyms and collocations, watching a short film and identifying antonyms and collocations, analysing a short film, completing binomial pairs, writing a dialogue and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Binomials Language: […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: A Love Story](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-a-love-story/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled A Love Story and the theme of love. Students learn vocabulary related to love, talk about love, listen to a short film and speculate on what is happening, write a love story, watch a short film, analyse a short film and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to love, talking about love, listening to a short film and speculating on what is happening, writing a love story, watching a short film, […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-a-beautiful-day-in-the-neighborhood/): An 50-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood starring Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys and Susan Kelechi Watson for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 200 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 600 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Gratitude](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-gratitude/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a video by Louie Schwartzberg and the themes of gratitude, beauty and nature. Students write and talk about gratitude, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss quotations, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Writing and talking about gratitude, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, discussing quotations, analysing a short video, and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Gratitude, beauty and nature Language: Constructions using ‘grateful’ and vocabulary related to gratitude, beauty and […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Beauty of a Second](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-beauty-of-a-second/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film and the theme of beauty. Students talk about what can happen in a second, watch a short film and write down what is happening in each segment, analyse a short film, describe a photo on their mobile phone and say why it is beautiful for them, make a one-second video and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about what can happen in a second, watching a short film and writing down what is […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: In the Name of the Father](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-in-the-name-of-the-father/): An 80-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film In the Name of the Father starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Pete Postlethwaite and Emma Thompson for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 400 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,200 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: New Boy](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-new-boy/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled New Boy and the theme of bullying. Students learn vocabulary related to bullying, talk about bullying, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to bullying, talking about bullying, predicting the content of a short film, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short film, performing a roleplay […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Kid Yoga Instructor](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-kid-yoga-instructor/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Kid Yoga Teacher and the theme of yoga. Students learn vocabulary related to yoga, talk about yoga, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss a quotation, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to yoga, talking about yoga, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, discussing a quotation, analysing a short video, and […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Human Library](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-human-library/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film and the themes of books, libraries and human libraries. Students learn vocabulary related to books, talk about books and libraries, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to books, talking about books and libraries, predicting the content of a short film, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short film and […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Father and Daughter](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-father-and-daughter/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Father and Daughter and the theme of family relationships. Students learn vocabulary related to family relationships, talk about family relationships, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, write a narrative, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to family relationships, talking about family relationships, predicting the content of a short film, watching a short film, writing a narrative, analysing a short film, […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Resilience](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-resilience/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Three Invaluable Tools to Boost Your Resilience and the theme of resilience. Students learn vocabulary related to resilience, talk about resilience, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to resilience, talking about resilience, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Secrets of Success](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-secrets-of-success/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Four Secrets from Sports Psychology You Can Use in Everyday Life and the themes of sports psychology and success. Students learn vocabulary related to sports psychology and success, talk about sports psychology, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to sports psychology and success, talking about sports psychology, […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: About a Boy](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-about-a-boy/): A 47-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film About a Boy starring Hugh Grant, Toni Collette, Nicholas Hoult and Rachel Weisz for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 225 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 675 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Origami](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-origami/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Tiny Origami and the theme of origami. Students learn vocabulary related to origami, talk about origami, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, watch an instructional video, make an origami figure, and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Children, teens, and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to origami, talking about origami, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: A Visual Manifesto](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-a-visual-manifesto/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled A Visual Manifesto, and the themes of images and visual literacy. Students choose an image they like, describe an image to another students, watch a short film with the sound off, write a voiceover for the film, read a transcript, analyse a short film, talk about images and visual literacy, reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Choosing an image, describing an image, watching a short film with the sound off, writing a […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Suffragette](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-suffragette-free/): A 47-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film Suffragette starring Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter and Meryl Streep for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 210 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 630 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Human Rights](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-human-rights/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video and the theme of human rights. Students learn vocabulary related to human rights, talk about human rights, watch a short video, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper intermediate(B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to human rights, talking about human rights, watching a short video, analysing a short video and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Human rights Language: Vocabulary related to human rights Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Find Your Passion](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-find-your-passion/):     This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Find Your Passion and the theme of finding your passion. Students talk about finding your passion, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform tasks to find their passion and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and young adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about finding your passion, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: BlacKkKlansman](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-blackkklansman/):   A 100-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film BlacKkKlansman starring John David Washington, Adam Driver and Laura Harrier for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 500 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,500 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Diverse Thinking](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-diverse-thinking/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Power of Diverse Thinking and the theme of cognitive diversity. Students talk about cognitive diversity, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, read an article, discuss an article, and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about cognitive diversity, predicting the content of a short video watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short video, reading an article, […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Most Beautiful Thing](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-most-beautiful-thing/):   This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Most Beautiful Thing and the theme of proms. Students talk about proms, predict the content of different parts of a short film, write stories, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) –Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about proms, predicting the content of different parts of a short film, writing stories, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short film, and reflecting on […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Whiplash](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-whiplash/):   A 40-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Whiplash starring Miles Teller, J. K. Simmons and Paul Reiser for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 160 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 480 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Art of Love](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-art-of-love/):   This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Art of Love and the theme of love. Students learn vocabulary related to love, talk about love, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, predict the middle and end of a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to love, talking about love, predicting the content of a short film, watching […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Get in Touch With Your Feelings](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-get-in-touch-with-your-feelings/):     This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Get in Touch with Your Feelings and the theme of feelings. Students learn vocabulary related to feelings, talk about feelings, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to feelings, talking about feelings, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Spotlight](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-spotlight/):   An 80-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Spotlight starring Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams and Liev Schreiber for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 400 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,200 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Inclusive Employment](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-inclusive-employment/):   This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Hiring Chain and the themes of jobs and inclusive employment. Students learn vocabulary related to jobs, talk about tasks involved in specific jobs, talk about qualities required for specific jobs, watch a short video, identify the tasks involved in specific jobs shown in a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to jobs, talking about tasks […]
- [Train with Kieran in Barcelona this Summer](https://film-english.com/train-with-kieran-in-barcelona-this-summer-2/): We are offering new editions of our ‘Film and Video in Language Teaching’ and ‘Empathy in Language Teaching’ courses at The School for Training, our small teacher development institute, in Barcelona this summer. Both course are tutored by Kieran Donaghy, the Director of Pedagogy at Film English and the School for Training.     On our ‘Film and Video in Language Teaching‘ course, Kieran trains teachers how to use film and video critically and creatively in the language classroom.   Watch this video about the course.   The course last five days and there are a total of twenty contact hours. […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Great Gatsby](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-the-great-gatsby/):   An 80-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film The Great Gatsby starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 400 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,200 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Moral Dilemmas](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-moral-dilemmas/):   This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Mother and the theme of moral dilemmas. Students learn vocabulary related to dilemmas, talk about dilemmas, watch a short film, identify the moral dilemma in a film, discuss the moral dilemma in a film, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to dilemmas, talking about dilemmas, watching a short film, identifying the moral dilemma in a film, discussing the moral dilemma in a film, analysing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How the discovery of DNA changed the world](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-the-discovery-of-dna-changed-the-world/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How the discovery of DNA changed the world and the theme of DNA and how DNA has changed the world. Students learn vocabulary related to DNA, talk about DNA and how DNA has changed the world, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Universal Basic Income](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-universal-basic-income/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Why the U.S. Should Provide Universal Basic Income and the themes of inequality and universal basic income. Students learn vocabulary related to universal basic income, talk about inequality in the USA, talk about universal basic income, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to solve the plastic problem](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-solve-the-plastic-problem/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to solve the world’s plastic problem and the theme of plastic and how to solve the world’s plastic problem. Students learn vocabulary related to plastic, talk about plastic and how to solve the world’s plastic problem, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Manage Your Moods](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-manage-your-moods/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video How Best to Manage Your Moods and the themes of moods and how to manage moods. Students learn vocabulary related to moods, talk about moods and how to manage moods, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to moods, talking about moods and how to manage […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Zero-waste Restaurant](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-zero-waste-restaurant/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Struggle of a Zero-Waste Restaurant and the theme of zero waste. Students learn vocabulary related to zero waste, talk about zero waste, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to zero waste, talking about zero waste, predicting the content of a short […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: My Literacy Journey](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-my-literacy-journey/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Jay Blades’ journey of learning to read and the theme of literacy. Students learn vocabulary related to literacy, talk about literacy, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to literacy, talking about literacy, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Boost Your Creativity](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-boost-your-creativity-free/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Can You Boost Your Creativity? and the theme of creativity. Students learn vocabulary related to creativity, talk about creativity, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to creativity, talking about creativity, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Spectre](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-spectre/): A 75-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Spectre starring Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Ben Whishaw and Naomie Harris for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 400 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,200 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Why Perfect Grades Don't Matter](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-why-perfect-grades-dont-matter/):   This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Why Perfect Grades Don’t Matter and the themes of education and grades. Students learn vocabulary related to education and grades, talk about education and grades, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to education and grades, talking about education and grades, predicting […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Future of Our Streets](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-future-of-our-streets/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled We’re using our streets all wrong and the theme of the future of our cities and streets. Students learn vocabulary related to urbanism, talk about the future of streets, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about a short video, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to urbanism, talking about the future of streets, predicting the content of […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Boy who Invented Braille](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-boy-who-invented-braille/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The incredible story of the boy who invented Braille and the themes of Braille and visual impairment. Students learn vocabulary related to visual impairment, talk about visual impairment, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to visual impairment, talking about visual impairment, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Get Motivated](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-get-motivated/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to get motivated even when you don’t feel like it and the theme of motivation. Students learn vocabulary related to motivation, talk about motivation, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to motivation, talking about motivation, predicting the content of a short video, watching […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Introversion](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-introversion/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Happier Alone and the themes of introversion and introverts. Students learn vocabulary related to introverts and extroverts, talk about introverts and extroverts, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film without sound and write the narration of the film, watch and listen to a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to introverts and extroverts, talking about introverts and extroverts, […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Inside My Autistic Mind](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-inside-my-autistic-mind/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Inside My Autistic Mind and the theme of autism. Students learn vocabulary related to autism, talk about autism, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write from the perspective of an autistic person and reflect on the lesson.person and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to autism, talking about autism, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Fast Fashion](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-fast-fashion/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The true cost of fast fashion and the themes of fashion and fast fashion. Students learn vocabulary related to fashion and fast fashion, talk about fashion and fast fashion, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to fashion and fast fashion, talking […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Get Promoted](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-get-promoted/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled A Harvard career coach’s “unspoken rules” for getting promoted and the theme of getting promoted. Students learn vocabulary related to promotion, talk about promotion, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video, perform roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Students learning vocabulary related to promotion, talking about promotion, predicting the content of a short […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Identical Twins](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-identical-twins-free/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled What identical twins separated at birth teach us about genetics and the themes of twins and genetics. Students learn vocabulary related to genetics, talk about identical twins, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Students learning vocabulary related to genetics, talking about identical twins, predicting the […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Secrets to a Successful Relationship](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-secrets-to-a-successful-relationship/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The 17 Secrets to a Successful Relationship and the theme of successful relationships. Students learn abstract nouns to describe character and vocabulary related to relationships, talk about romantic partners and the secrets to a successful relationship, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning abstract nouns to describe character and vocabulary related to relationships, talking […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Loving](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-loving/): A 40-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Loving starring Ruth Negga, Joel Edgerton, Michael Shannon and Nick Kroll for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 180 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 540 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: What's the point of pain?](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-whats-the-point-of-pain/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled What’s the point of pain? and the theme of pain. Students learn vocabulary related to pain, talk about pain, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to pain, talking about pain, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Emotional Maturity](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-emotional-maturity/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled What Is It to Be Emotionally Mature and the theme of emotional maturity. Students learn vocabulary related to emotional maturity, talk about emotionally mature people, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, talk about the most important characteristics of emotional maturity, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to emotional maturity, talking about emotionally mature people, […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Notebook](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-the-notebook/): A 60-page Extensive Viewing guide to the romantic drama film The Notebook starring Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, James Garner and Gena Rowlands for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 275 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 825 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Last Christmas](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-last-christmas/): A 75-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Christmas romantic comedy film Last Christmas starring Emilia Clarke, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh and Emma Thompson for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.     The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 380 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,140 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Nightmare Before Christmas](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-the-nightmare-before-christmas/): A 65-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film The Nightmare Before Christmas starring Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O’Hara and William Hickey for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 330 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 990 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Mrs. Hayes](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-mrs-hayes/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a Christmas short film and the theme of Christmas. Students learn vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas, read a description of a short film, visualise a short film, watch a short film, analyse a short film, write from the perspective of a character in a short film and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to Christmas, talking about Christmas, reading a description of a short film, visualising a short film, watching a short film, analysing […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: You make the holidays](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-you-make-the-holidays/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a Christmas short film and the themes of grumpiness and Christmas. Students talk about grumpy people, watch the first part of a short film, predict the end of a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, write from the perspective of a character in a short film and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about grumpy people, watching the first part of a short film, predicting the end of a short film, answering comprehension questions, […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Polar Express](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-the-polar-express/): A 40-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film The Polar Express starring Tom Hanks, Daryl Sabara, Nona Gaye and Jimmy Bennett for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 190 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 570 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: A Christmas to Remember](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-a-christmas-to-remember/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a Christmas short film and the themes of Christmas and dementia. Students talk about Christmas and dementia, watch the first part of a short film, predict the end of a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, write from the perspective of a character in a short film and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about Christmas and dementia, watching the first part of a short film, predicting the end of a short film, […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Little Women](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-little-women/): A 85-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Little Women starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Laura Dern, Timothée Chalamet, and Meryl Streep for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 410 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,230 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Give Joy](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-give-joy-free/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a Christmas advert and the themes of joy and Christmas. Students talk about joy and Christmas, predict the content of an advert, watch an advert, write a summary of the story an advert tells, analyse an advert, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about joy and Christmas, predicting the content of an advert, watching an advert, writing a summary of the story an advert tells, analysing an advert, and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Joy and […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Hey, Santa](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-hey-santa/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a Christmas advert and the themes of Christmas and Christmas adverts. Students learn vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas and Christmas adverts, watch a short advert, predict the end of a short advert, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short advert, write from the perspective of a character in a short advert and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to Christmas, talking about Christmas and Christmas adverts, watching a short advert, predicting the end […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Joy is Shared](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-joy-is-shared/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a Christmas advert titled Joy is Shared and the themes of friendship and Christmas. Students talk about friendship and Christmas, predict the content of a film, watch a film, answer comprehension questions, predict the end of a film, analyse a film, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about friendship and Christmas, predicting the content of a film, watching a film, answering comprehension questions, predicting the end of a film, analysing a film, and reflecting on the […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Shark Diver](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-shark-diver/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Diving with Sharks and the themes of sharks and shark diving. Students learn vocabulary related to diving, sharks and describing character, read an article about sharks, talk about the qualities needed to be a shark diver, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to diving, sharks and describing character, reading an article about sharks, talking about the qualities needed to […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Belfast](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-belfast/): A 65-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Belfast starring Caitríona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Colin Morgan and Jude Hill for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 300 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 900 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Be Resilient](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-be-resilient/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Be Strong and Resilient and the theme of resilience. Students learn vocabulary related to resilience, talk about resilience, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to resilience, talking about resilience, predicting the content of a short video, watching […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: 3 tips on how to study effectively](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-3-tips-on-how-to-study-effectively-lesson/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 3 tips on how to study effectively and the themes of studying, and how the brain learns and stores information. Students learn vocabulary related to studying, and how the brain learns and stores information, talk about studying and study tips, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Why being bilingual is good for your brain](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-why-being-bilingual-is-good-for-your-brain-free/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Why being bilingual is good for your brain and the theme of being bilingual. Students learn vocabulary related to bilingualism, talk about bilingualism, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to bilingualism, talking about bilingualism, predicting the content of a short video, watching […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Can I help you with anything?](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-can-i-help-you-with-anything/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Can I help you with anything? and the theme of kindness. In the lesson students predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, speak about the short film and kindness, and perform a roleplay.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: All ages Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, speaking and writing Topic: Kindness Language: Vocabulary related to kindness, expressions to offer, accept and refuse help   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Present](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-present/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a moving short film titled The Present and the theme of teenagers. Students practice adjectives related to character and teenagers, watch the start of a short film, write a narrative and discuss the film.     Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) –Intermediate (B1) Learner type: All ages Time: 90 minutes Activity: Practising vocabulary, watching a short film, predicting the ending of a film, and speaking Topic: Teenagers and disability Language: Adjectives to describe character   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage students through compelling stories […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: I forgot my phone](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-i-forgot-my-phone/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a beautiful short film by titled I lost my phone and the theme of mobile phones. Students listen to a film and speculate about what is happening, watch the film to check their answers and talk about mobile phone use.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type:Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, speculating and speaking Topic: Mobile phones Language: Present continuous tense; modal verbs of speculation and vocabulary related to mobile phones.   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: All That We Share](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-all-that-we-share/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled All That We Share by Danish TV channel TV2Danmark. In the lesson students talk about the communities they belong to, find out what they share with their classmates, watch and discuss a video about what a community shares.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: talking about communities, watching and discussing a video Topic: Communities and empathy Language: Vocabulary related to communities   Benefits for Teachers: Save hours of preparation with a fully developed, flexible lesson plan Engage […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How To Stop Worrying](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-stop-worrying/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Stop Worrying? and the theme of worrying. Students learn vocabulary related to worrying, talk about worrying, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video, learn expressions for reassuring a person, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to worrying, talking about worrying, predicting the content of […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Why are some people lucky?](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-why-are-some-people-lucky/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled What do lucky people do differently? and the theme of luck. Students learn vocabulary related to luck, talk about luck, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to luck, talking about luck, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Secret to a Calm Life](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-secret-to-a-calm-life/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Secret to a Calm Life and the theme of a life of calm. Students learn vocabulary related to a life of calm, talk about the kind of life they would like to live, talk about a life of calm, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Superhero Kids](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-superhero-kids/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Superhero Kids and the themes of superheroes and special needs children. Students learn vocabulary related to superheroes and inclusive education, talk about superheroes and inclusive education, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to superheroes and inclusive education, talking about superheroes and inclusive education, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Be a Good Friend](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-be-a-good-friend/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to be a good friend and the themes of friends and friendships. Students learn vocabulary related to friendship, write and talk about the qualities and characteristics of a good friend, read an article about the qualities of a good friend, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Dark Knight](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-the-dark-knight/): A 120-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film The Dark Knight starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Morgan Freeman for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 600 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,800 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Pros and Cons of Positive Thinking](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-pros-and-cons-of-positive-thinking/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How positive thinking is harming your happiness and the theme of positive thinking. Students learn vocabulary related to positive thinking, talk about positive thinking, read an article about the benefits of positive thinking, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video about the possible negative impact of positive thinking, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to positive thinking, talking about […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: What are Universities for?](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-what-are-universities-for/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled What are Universities for? and the themes of universities and the purpose of universities. Students learn vocabulary related to universities, talk about universities and the purpose of university, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to universities, talking about universities and the […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Apologise](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-apologise/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The best way to apologize (according to science) and the theme of apologising. Students learn vocabulary and phrases related to apologising, talk about apologising, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary and phrases related to apologising, talking about apologising, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short video, performing a roleplay and reflecting on the lesson […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Blind Braille Artist](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-blind-braille-artist/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Blind Braille Artist Clarke and the theme of art and artists. Students learn vocabulary related to art and artists, talk about art and artists, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) –Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to art and artists, talking about art and artists, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: 3 Keys to Success for Children from Tough Backgrounds](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-3-keys-to-success-for-children-from-tough-backgrounds/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 3 Keys to Success for Young People and the theme of disadvantaged children. Students learn vocabulary related to disadvantaged children, talk about disadvantaged children, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write questions to ask the narrator of a video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to disadvantaged children, talking about disadvantaged children, predicting the content of a short video, watching […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: From Prisoner to PhD](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-from-prisoner-to-phd-free/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled I went from prisoner to PhD and the themes of prison and prisoners. Students learn vocabulary related to prison and prisoners, talk about prison and prisoners, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write questions to ask the narrator of a video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to prison and prisoners, talking about prison and prisoners, predicting the […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-the-hunger-games-catching-fire/): A 92-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film The Hunger Games: Catching Fire starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Lenny Kravitz, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Stanley Tucci for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 410 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,230 example sentences, […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Letters of Appreciation](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-letters-of-appreciation/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video and the theme of appreciation. Students learn vocabulary related to gratitude and appreciation, write sentences about what they are grateful for, talk about what they are grateful for, write sentences about a teacher they are grateful to, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, write a letter of appreciation and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to gratitude and appreciation, writing sentences about what they are grateful […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Hunger Games](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-the-hunger-games/): A 60-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film The Hunger Games starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Lenny Kravitz and Stanley Tucci for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 260 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 780 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Food Rescue](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-food-rescue/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Food Rescue and the theme of food rescue. Students learn vocabulary related to sustainability and food rescue, talk about food rescue, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to sustainability and food rescue, talking about food rescue, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short video and reflecting on the lesson Topic: Food rescue Language: Vocabulary related to sustainability […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Secret Life of Bees](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-the-secret-life-of-bees/): A 50-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film The Secret Life of Bees starring Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson and Alicia Keys for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 210 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 630 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Street Art](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-street-art/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Urban Interventions Transform City Streets and the theme of street art. Students learn vocabulary related to street art, talk about street art, talk about photos of street art, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write from the perspective of a street artist and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to street art, talking about street art, talking about photos […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Get More Done in Less Time](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-get-more-done-in-less-time/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 4 Ways to Get More Done in Less Time and the theme of productivity. Students learn vocabulary related to productivity, talk about productivity, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to productivity, talking about productivity, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Stop Procrastinating](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-stop-procrastinating/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 11 Ways to Stop Procrastinating and the theme of preventing procrastination. Students learn vocabulary related to procrastination, talk about procrastination, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, talk about tips for preventing procrastination, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to procrastination, talking about procrastination, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, completing viewing notes, talking […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Yesterday](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-yesterday/): A 70-page Extensive Viewing guide to the critically acclaimed film Yesterday starring Himesh Patel, Lily James, Ed Sheeran and Kate McKinnon for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 340 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,020 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Look More Confident During a Presentation](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-look-more-confident-during-a-presentation/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 6 Ways to Look More Confident During a Presentation and the themes of presentations and non-verbal communication. Students learn vocabulary related to presentations and non-verbal communication, talk about presentations and non-verbal communication, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, talk about non-verbal communication tips, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to presentations and non-verbal communication, talking […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Television](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-television/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Television inspired by Todd Alcott’s poem of the same name and the theme of television. Students learn vocabulary related to television, talk about television, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, discuss the meaning of a poem and short video, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to television, talking about television, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Power of Smiling](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-power-of-smiling/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Power of Smiling and the theme of the benefits of smiling. Students learn vocabulary related to smiling, talk about smiling, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to smiling, talking about smiling, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short video, and reflecting […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Beautiful Moments](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-beautiful-moments/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Moments and the theme of important moments in life. Students discuss quotations about moments, watch a short film and recall the moments in the film, write and talk about important moments in their lives, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Discussing quotations about moments, watching a short film and recalling the moments in the film, writing and talking about important moments in students’ lives, analysing a short film, and […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Gravity](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-gravity/): A 50-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Gravity starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 230 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 690 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Teenage Problems](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-teenage-problems/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film for a song titled Two Fingers and the theme of teenage problems. Students learn vocabulary related to teenage problems, talk about teenage problems, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film without sound and write down the story the film tells and the thoughts of the protagonist, watch a short film with sound and write down the song lyrics, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Be Happy](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-be-happy/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Be Happy and the theme of happiness. Students write and talk about what makes them happy, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, discuss tips for being happy, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Writing and talking about what makes them happy, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, discussing tips for being happy, analysing a short video, and reflecting on the […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Philomena](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-select-philomena/): A 68-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Philomena starring Steve Coogan and Judi Dench for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 330 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 990 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: War School](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-war-school/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled War School and the themes of global issues and war. Students learn vocabulary related to global issues and war, talk about global issues, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, discuss quotations about war and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to global issues and war, talking about global issues, predicting the content of a short film, watching a […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: My Favourite Animal](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-my-favourite-animal/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled My Favourite Animal and the theme of animals. Students learn vocabulary related to animals, write and talk about their favourite animals, watch a short film, make notes about a short film, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) –Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Children, teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to animals, writing and talking about their favourite animals, watching a short film, making notes about a short film, analysing a short film, and reflecting on the lesson Topic: […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Arrival](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-arrival/): A 70-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Arrival starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker and Michael Stuhlbarg for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 350 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,050 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Morning Routines](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-morning-routines/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Wrong side of the bed and the theme of morning routines. Students learn vocabulary related to morning routines, write and talk about morning routines, write sentences using the first conditional, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, write sentences about actions in a short film, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: learn vocabulary related to morning routines, write and talk about morning routines, write sentences […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Be Creative](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-be-creative/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Be Creative on Demand and the theme of creativity. Students learn vocabulary related to creativity, talk about creativity, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, talk about tips to boost creativity, analyse a short video, write about a short video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to creativity, talking about creativity, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Overtourism](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-overtourism/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Too Many People Want to Travel and the theme of overtourism. Students learn vocabulary related to tourism, talk about tourism and overtourism, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about overtourism and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to tourism, talking about tourism and overtourism, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-three-billboards-outside-ebbing-missouri-free/): A 70-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri starring Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, John Hawkes and Peter Dinklage for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 330 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 990 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Reunited Twins](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-reunited-twins/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video and the theme of twins. Students write and talk about twins, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write from the perspective of a character in a video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Students writing and talking about twins, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short video, writing from the perspective of […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Becoming An American Citizen](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-becoming-an-american-citizen/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Becoming An American Citizen and the theme of citizenship. Students learn vocabulary related to citizenship, talk about citizenship, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write from the perspective of a character in a video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) –Intermediate (B!) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to citizenship, talking about citizenship, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Piano](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-piano/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Piano and the theme of emotions. Students learn vocabulary to describe emotions, listen to a piece of music and describe the emotions they feel, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, write the story a short film tells, analyse a short film, write a sequel or prequel to a short film and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to emotions, listening to a piece of […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to help someone struggling with their mental health](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-help-someone-struggling-with-their-mental-health/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to help someone struggling with their mental health and the theme of struggling with mental health. Students learn vocabulary related to mental health, talk about struggling with mental health, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to mental health, talking about struggling with mental health, predicting the content of […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Hate U Give](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-the-hate-u-give/): A 74-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film The Hate U Give starring Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, KJ Apa and Sabrina Carpenter for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 360 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,080 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Get Better Sleep](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-get-better-sleep/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Better Sleep: a 2-minute guide and the theme of sleep. Students learn vocabulary related to sleep, talk about sleep, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to sleep, talking about sleep, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, completing viewing notes, analysing a short video, performing a […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Sailing Around the World](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-sailing-around-the-world/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Love Sets Sail and the theme of sailing around the world. Students learn vocabulary related to sailing, talk about sailing around the world, write a plan of a voyage around the world, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, describe a voyage around the world from the perspective of a character in a video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) –Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to sailing, talking about sailing around the world, […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: I Can't Feel Fear](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-i-cant-feel-fear/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled I Can’t Feel Fear and the theme of fear. Students learn vocabulary related to fear, talk about fear, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) –Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to fear, talking about fear, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short video, performing a roleplay and […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Blinky the Robot](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-blinky-the-robot/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Blinky and the themes of robots and technology. Students learn vocabulary related to robots and technology, talk about robots, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to robots and technology, talking about robots, predicting the content of a short film, watching a short film, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short film, and […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Giver](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-the-giver/): A 54-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film The Giver starring Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Brenton Thwaites, Alexander Skarsgård, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 240 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 720 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Banshees of Inisherin](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-the-banshees-of-inisherin-free/): A 40-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film The Banshees of Inisherin starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 150 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 450 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Archie](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-archie/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Archie and the theme of inheritances. Students learn vocabulary related to inheritances, talk about inheritances, watch the start of a short film, predict the end of a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, write a sequel to a short film and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) –Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to inheritances, talking about inheritances, watching the start of a short film, predicting the end of a short film, answering comprehension questions, […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Kite](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-kite/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Kite and the theme of grandparents. Students describe their grandfathers, talk about grandparents, write the beginning, middle and end of a story, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, write a sequel to a short film and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) –Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Describing their grandfathers, talking about grandparents, writing the beginning, middle and end of a story, predicting the content of a […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Inclusive Café](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-inclusive-caf/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around two videos about an inclusive café and the themes of cafés, disability and inclusion. Students learn vocabulary related to disability and inclusion, talk about cafés, predict the content of two short video, watch two short videos, answer comprehension questions, analyse two short videos, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to disability and inclusion, talking about cafés, predicting the content of two short video, watching two short videos, answering comprehension questions, analysing two short videos, and […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Are you a good listener?](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-are-you-a-good-listener/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 4 things all great listeners know and the theme of active listening. Students talk about being a good listener, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about being a good listener, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short video, performing a roleplay […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Meet the Parents](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-meet-the-parents/): A 50-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Meet the Parents starring Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Blythe Danner and Teri Polo for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 210 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 630 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Mental Toughness](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-mental-toughness/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 7 Secrets to Becoming Mentally Tougher and the theme of mental toughness. Students learn vocabulary related to mental toughness, talk about mental toughness, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, write about a short video, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to mental toughness, talking about mental toughness, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: What is depression?](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-what-is-depression/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled What is depression? and the theme of depression. Students learn vocabulary related to depression, talk about depression, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, write a summary of a short video, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to depression, talking about depression, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, writing a summary of a short video, analysing a short video, performing a roleplay […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Creativity](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-creativity/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How limits can boost your creativity and the themes of creativity and how constraints can boost creativity. Students learn vocabulary related to creativity, talk about creativity, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, takes notes on a video, analyse a short video, write about creativity, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to creativity, talking about creativity, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Knives Out](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-knives-out/): A 95-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Knives Out starring Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis and Michael Shannon for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 500 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,500 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: 7 Things You Can Do to Make a Relationship Work](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-7-things-you-can-do-to-make-a-relationship-work/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 7 Things You Can Do to Make a Relationship Work and the theme of romantic relationships. Students learn vocabulary related to personal qualities and romantic relationships, talk about romantic relationships, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to romantic relationships, talking about romantic relationships, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: 20 Signs You're Emotionally Mature](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-20-signs-youre-emotionally-mature/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 20 Signs You’re Emotionally Mature and the theme of emotional maturity. Students learn vocabulary related to emotional maturity, talk about emotional maturity, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, make notes, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to emotional maturity, talking about emotional maturity, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, making notes, analysing a […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The World's Most Sustainable City](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-worlds-most-sustainable-city/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Is Copenhagen the World’s Most Sustainable City? and the themes of sustainability and sustainable cities. Students learn vocabulary related to sustainability, talk about sustainability and sustainable cities, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write a paragraph about a short video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to sustainability, talking about sustainability and sustainable cities, predicting the content of […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: 12 Habits for Life](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-12-habits-for-life/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 12 Habits for Life and the themes of habits, forming positive habits and forming positive language learning habits. Students learn vocabulary related to habits and forming habits, talk about habits and forming habits, discuss quotations about habits, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Beautiful Game](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-the-beautiful-game/): A 54-page Extensive Viewing guide to the sports drama film The Beautiful Game starring Bill Nighy, Micheal Ward, Callum Scott Howells, Robin Nazari and Cristina Rodlo for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 260 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 780 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Simplified Living](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-simplified-living/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled All You Need Right Now Is a Simplified Living | Voluntary Simplicity Is Power and the themes of simplicity and voluntary simplicity. Students learn vocabulary related to minimalism, consumerism and well-being, talk about simplicity and voluntary simplicity, discuss quotations about simplicity, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Advanced (C1) – Proficient […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Internet's Dad](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-internets-dad/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Internet’s Dad | Dad, How Do I? and the themes of role models and their impact on people’s lives. Students learn vocabulary related to role models and personal growth, talk about role models, discuss quotations about role models, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Create Stronger Professional Connections](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-create-stronger-professional-connections/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 5 ways to create stronger connections and the theme of making strong professional interpersonal relationships. Students learn vocabulary on the topic of making strong connections, talk about connections and forming strong connections, discuss quotations about connection, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Benefits of Kindness](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-benefits-of-kindness/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Selfish Benefits of Kindness and the theme of kindness and its benefits. Students learn vocabulary related to kindness and its benefits, discuss quotations about kindness, talk about kindness, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Foods that Can Improve Brain Function](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-foods-that-can-improve-brain-function/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The foods that can improve brain function and the theme of nutrition and cognitive function. Students learn vocabulary related to nutrition and cognitive function, discuss quotations about food, talk about nutrition and cognitive function, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How To Deal with Perfectionism](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-deal-with-perfectionism-free/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Ease Perfectionism: Managing Our Own High Expectations and the themes of perfectionism and how to deal with perfectionism. Students learn vocabulary related to self-improvement and mental health, discuss quotations about perfection, talk about perfectionism, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Tackling Youth Loneliness](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-tackling-youth-loneliness/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video and the themes of loneliness and youth loneliness. Students learn vocabulary related to loneliness and social interaction, talk about loneliness and youth loneliness, discuss quotations about loneliness, discuss pre-viewing question related to the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: My Minimalist Wardrobe](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-my-minimalist-wardrobe/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled My Minimalist Wardrobe and the themes of minimalism and minimalist dressing. Students learn vocabulary related to minimalism and minimalist dressing, discuss quotations about minimalism, talk about minimalism and minimalist dressing, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Grandma Kitchen](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-grandma-kitchen/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Grandma Kitchen and the theme of the cultural significance of food and cooking. Students learn vocabulary related to food, cooking and culture, talk about food, cooking and culture, discuss quotations about food and cooking, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Objectives: To […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Families around the World](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-families-around-the-world/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How are families around the world the same and different? and the themes of family and how families can be different and similar across cultures. Students learn vocabulary related to the concept of families around the world, discuss quotations about family, talk about family and the concept of families around the world, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How To Be Better at Conversation](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-be-better-at-conversation/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How To Be Social – How To Never Run Out Of Things To Say and the theme of making conversation more engaging and effective. Students learn vocabulary related to social interaction and communication, talk about conversation and how to make conversation more engaging and effective, discuss quotations about conversation, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Six Triple Eight](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-the-six-triple-eight/): A 65-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film The Six Triple Eight starring Kerry Washington, Ebony Obsidian, Dean Norris, Sam Waterston and Oprah Winfrey for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 330 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 990 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: What makes a person interesting?](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-what-makes-a-person-interesting/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How Not to be Boring and the theme of what makes someone interesting. Students learn vocabulary related to vocabulary related to personality and communication, talk about what makes someone interesting, talk about what makes someone boring, discuss quotations about what makes someone interesting, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Smart Cities](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-smart-cities/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Smart city: making cities more life enhancing and the theme of smart cities. Students learn vocabulary related to smart cities, urban planning and technology, talk about smart cities, discuss quotations about smart cities, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video and article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Healthy Friendships](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-healthy-friendships/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How some friendships last — and others don’t and the themes of friendship and how to build healthy habits for making and maintaining strong friendships. Students learn vocabulary related to friendship and habits for making and maintaining strong friendships, talk about friendship and how to build healthy habits for making and maintaining strong friendships, discuss quotations about friendship, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How To Make Smart Decisions](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-make-smart-decisions/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to make smart decisions more easily and the themes of decision-making and how to make smart decisions. Students learn vocabulary related to decision-making, talk about decision-making and how to make smart decisions, discuss quotations about decision-making, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: 7 Ways to Learn a New Language Effectively](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-7-ways-to-learn-a-new-language-effectively-free/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled That’s How You Learn a New Language: 7 Effective Methods and the themes of learning a language and effective language learning methods. Students learn vocabulary related to learning a language and effective language learning methods, discuss quotations about learning a language, talk about learning a language and effective language learning methods, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How To Overcome Your Mistakes](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-overcome-your-mistakes/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to overcome your mistakes and the themes of mistakes and how to learn from your mistakes. Students learn vocabulary related to mistakes and how to learn from your mistakes, talk about mistakes and how to learn from your mistakes, discuss quotations about mistakes, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Benefits of Walking](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-benefits-of-walking/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video and the themes of walking and the benefits of walking. Students learn vocabulary related to related to health, exercise and urban planning, talk about walking and the benefits of walking, discuss quotations about walking, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson. Language […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Key Skills To Promote Constructive Conversations](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-key-skills-to-promote-constructive-conversations/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 5 conversation skills that enhance your rational brain and the themes of reducing defensiveness in discussions and promoting constructive conversations. Students learn vocabulary and phrases related to constructive conversations, talk about constructive conversations, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson. Language […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Sharpen Your Critical Thinking](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-sharpen-your-critical-thinking/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Five simple strategies to sharpen your critical thinking and the themes of critical thinking and how to sharpen your critical thinking. Students learn vocabulary related to critical thinking, talk about critical thinking and how to sharpen your critical thinking, discuss quotations about critical thinking, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Healthy Romantic Relationships](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-healthy-romantic-relationships-free/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Number One Rule for Healthy Relationships and the theme of healthy romantic relationships. Students learn abstract nouns to describe qualities and vocabulary related to expressing emotions and feelings, discuss quotations about romantic relationships, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson. […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Grow](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-grow/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to “Grow” – The Hard Truth About Growth and the themes of growth and how to grow as a person. Students learn vocabulary related to growth and personal development, talk about growth and how to grow as a person, discuss quotations about growth, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Glass Onion](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-glass-onion/): A 110-page Extensive Viewing guide to the murder mystery film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery starring Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn and Kate Hudson for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 590 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,770 example sentences, to aid comprehension […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Network](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-network/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Best Networking Tips: How to Make a Connection and the theme of networking. Students learn vocabulary related to networking, talk about networking, discuss quotations about networking, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Objectives: To understand the […]
- [B1 ESL Lesson Plan: How Friendship Affects Your Brain](https://film-english.com/how-friendship-affects-your-brain-lesson-plan/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How friendship affects your brain and the themes of friendship and its impact on the brain. Students learn vocabulary related to friendship and psychology, talk about friendship, discuss quotations about friendship, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How To Be More Likeable](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-be-more-likeable/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The secret to being more likeable and the themes of likeability and how to be more likeable. Students learn vocabulary related to interpersonal skills, talk about likeability and how to be more likeable, discuss quotations about likeability, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How Stories Shape Our Minds](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-stories-shape-our-minds/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How stories shape our minds | The science of storytelling and the themes of storytelling and how storytelling impacts our minds and behaviour. Students learn vocabulary related to storytelling and psychology, talk about storytelling, discuss quotations about storytelling, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss quotes from a short video, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay and reflect […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How To Get Out of a Rut](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-get-out-of-a-rut-free/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to quickly get out of a rut and the themes of the concept of ruts and how to overcome them, and motivation and self-improvement. Students learn vocabulary related to motivation and self-improvement, talk about of ruts and how to overcome them, motivation and self-improvement, discuss quotations about motivation and self-improvement, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How To Be a Warm Person](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-be-a-warm-person/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How To Be Warm and the theme of being a warm person. Students learn vocabulary related to being a warm person, talk about being a warm person, discuss quotations about being a warm person, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Bags of Joy](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-bags-of-joy/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Bags of Joy and the themes of Christmas and joy. Students learn vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas and joy, write a story inspired by the start of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Objectives: To develop students’ fluency related to the themes […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Time Shop](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-time-shop/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Time Shop and the themes of Christmas and the importance of spending time with loved ones at Christmas. Students learn vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas and the importance of spending time with loved ones at Christmas, discuss quotations about Christmas and the importance of spending time with loved ones at Christmas, write a story inspired by the start of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short film, […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Be Grateful](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-be-grateful/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled A Shorter Letter and the themes of Christmas and Christmas presents. Students learn vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas and Christmas presents, discuss quotations about Christmas and Christmas presents, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, write about what they have learned from viewing a short film, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Children, teens and adults Time: 90 minutes […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: The Grinch](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-the-grinch/): A 48-page Extensive Viewing guide to the animated Christmas film The Grinch for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 220 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 660 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing and videoing tasks Watch the trailer. […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Lost Letter](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-lost-letter/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Lost Letter and the themes of Christmas and Christmas stories. Students learn vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas, discuss quotations about Christmas, predict the story a short film tells, watch a Christmas short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a Christmas short film and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Objectives: To introduce students to the theme of Christmas and its traditions. […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Unexpected Santa](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-unexpected-santa/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a Coca-Cola AI-generated Christmas ad titled Unexpected Santa and the themes of Christmas, Christmas ads and AI-generated media. Students learn vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas and Christmas ads, discuss quotations about Christmas, watch a Christmas ad, answer comprehension questions, analyse a Christmas ad, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a Christmas ad, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Objectives: To explore the cultural significance of Christmas. To expand […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Manage Your Emotions](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-manage-your-emotions/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Manage Your Emotions and the themes of emotions and managing emotions. Students learn vocabulary related to emotions and managing emotions, talk about emotions and managing emotions, discuss quotations about emotions and managing emotions, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How a Vegan Diet Affects Your Brain](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-a-vegan-diet-affects-your-brain-free/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How a Vegan Diet Affects Your Brain and the themes of veganism and how a vegan diet affects the brain. Students learn vocabulary related to nutrition, health and veganism, talk about veganism and how a vegan diet affects the brain, discuss quotations about veganism, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Air](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-air/): An 84-page Extensive Viewing guide to the critically acclaimed film Air starring Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman and Viola Davis for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 440 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,320 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Build Mental Strength](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-build-mental-strength/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Build Your Mental Strength and the themes of mental strength and how to build mental strength. Students learn vocabulary related to mental strength and how to build mental strength, talk about mental strength and how to build mental strength, discuss quotations about mental strength, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Purpose of Friendship](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-purpose-of-friendship/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Purpose of Friendship and the themes of friendship and the purpose of friendship. Students learn vocabulary related to friendship and relationships, talk about friendship and the purpose of friendship, discuss quotations about friendship, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Power of Quiet Leadership](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-power-of-quiet-leadership/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Power of Quiet Leadership and the themes of leadership and quiet leadership. Students learn vocabulary related to leadership, talk about introverts and extroverts, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned about quiet leadership from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Myth of Multitasking](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-myth-of-multitasking/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled What multitasking does to your brain and the themes of multitasking and what multitasking does to the brain. Students learn vocabulary related to multitasking and what multitasking does to the brain, talk about multitasking and what multitasking does to the brain, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How To Overcome Negative Thoughts](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-overcome-negative-thoughts/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Overcoming Negative Thought Patterns to Find Joy and the themes of joy and overcoming negative thought patterns. Students learn vocabulary related to joy and overcoming negative thought patterns, talk about joy and overcoming negative thought patterns, discuss quotations about joy, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson. […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: 3 rules to live by](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-3-rules-to-live-by/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 3 rules to quickly improve your life and the theme of self-improvement. Students learn vocabulary related to self-improvement, talk about self-improvement, discuss quotations about self-improvement, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss quotations from a short video, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Visualisation](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-visualisation/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Can visualisation help you achieve a better future? and the theme of visualisation. Students learn vocabulary related to psychology and personal development, talk about visualisation, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90–120 minutes Objectives: To understand the concept […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: What is self-esteem?](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-what-is-self-esteem-free/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled What Self-Esteem Is and the themes of self-esteem and how to cultivate self-esteem. Students learn vocabulary related to self-esteem and how to cultivate self-esteem, talk about self-esteem and how to cultivate self-esteem, discuss quotations about self-esteem, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, discuss topics raised in a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Saltburn](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-saltburn/): An 68-page Extensive Viewing guide to the critically acclaimed film Saltburn starring Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant and Carey Mulligan for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 340 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,020 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Will humans keep getting smarter?](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-will-humans-keep-getting-smarter/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Will humans keep getting smarter? and the themes of intelligence and the future of intelligence. Students learn vocabulary related to intelligence and the future of intelligence, discuss quotations about intelligence, talk about intelligence and the future of intelligence, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Managing Your Mood](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-managing-your-mood/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Managing your Mood: Tips for Staying Present and the themes of moods and managing your moods. Students learn vocabulary related to moods and managing your moods, talk about moods and managing your moods, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Fight Workaholism](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-fight-workaholism/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Fighting Workaholism: You Are Not a Success Machine and the themes of workaholism and overcoming workaholism. Students learn vocabulary related to workaholism and overcoming workaholism, talk about workaholism and overcoming workaholism, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Can Work Make You Happy?](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-can-work-make-you-happy/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Can Work Make You Happy? Should It? and the theme of happiness at work. Students learn vocabulary related to happiness at work, talk about happiness at work, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Adults Time: 90 […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Keep Calm Under Pressure](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-keep-calm-under-pressure/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to keep calm under pressure | 3 quick tips and the theme of keeping calm. Students learn vocabulary related to keeping calm, talk about keeping calm, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, discuss topics raised in a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring real-world issues, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Why you Have an Accent in a Foreign Language](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-why-you-have-an-accent-in-a-foreign-language-free/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Why you have an accent in a foreign language and the themes of accents and pronunciation. Students learn vocabulary related to accents and pronunciation, talk about accents and pronunciation, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills, read an article, answer comprehension questions, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Get a New Habit to Stick](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-get-a-new-habit-to-stick/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Five tips to get a new habit to stick and the themes of habits and forming habits. Students learn vocabulary related to habits and forming habits, talk about habits and forming habits, discuss quotations about habits, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring real-world issues, perform a roleplay, read an article, answer comprehension questions, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Why Suffering is Necessary](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-why-suffering-is-necessary/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Why your Epicurean approach will never make you truly happy and the themes of happiness and suffering. Students learn vocabulary related to happiness and suffering, talk about happiness and suffering, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, check true/false sentences, analyse a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring real-world issues, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Be More Productive](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-be-more-productive/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to feel more in control of your time | Productivity tips and hacks and the themes of productivity and language learning productivity. Students learn vocabulary related to productivity, talk about productivity and language learning productivity, discuss previewing questions, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring real-world issues, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, read an article about language learning productivity, answer comprehension questions, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Match Point](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-match-point/): An 87-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Match Point starring Scarlett Johansson, Brian Cox, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Matthew Goode and Emily Mortimer for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 470 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,410 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Exercise Myths](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-exercise-myths/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Harvard professor debunks the biggest exercise myths and the themes of exercise and myths about exercise. Students learn vocabulary related to exercise, talk about exercise, discuss pre-viewing questions, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss pre-viewing questions to analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, discuss critical thinking questions, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to exercise, talking about exercise, discussing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Friendship](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-friendship/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Friendship Recession and the theme of friendship. Students learn vocabulary related to friendship, talk about friendship, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring real-world issues, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to friendship, talking about friendship, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analyse a short video, developing critical thinking skills by exploring real-world issues, and reflecting on the […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Habits that Make You Feel Incredible](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-habits-that-make-you-feel-incredible/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Five habits that make you feel incredible and the themes of self-development and positive habits. Students learn vocabulary related to self-development and positive habits, talk about positive habits, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, discuss comments on a YouTube short video, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to self-development and positive habits, talking about positive […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Loneliness and the Power of Connection](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-loneliness-and-the-power-of-connection/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Loneliness and the Power of Connection and the themes of loneliness and connection. Students learn vocabulary related to loneliness and connection, talk about loneliness and connection, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss quotations from a short video, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to loneliness and […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Importance of Character](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-importance-of-character-free/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Character in the Selfie Age and the theme of the importance of character. Students learn vocabulary related to character, talk about character, talk about the virtues needed to have a good character, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss quotations from a short video, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, write a eulogy and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Case for Optimism](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-case-for-optimism/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Steven Pinker Makes the Case for Optimism and the themes of optimism and pessimism. Students learn vocabulary related to optimism and pessimism, discuss quotations about optimism and pessimism, talk about optimism, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to optimism and pessimism, discussing quotations about optimism and pessimism, talking about […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Why You Think Your Life is Boring](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-why-you-think-your-life-is-boring/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Why your life is so boring and the theme of why people think their lives are boring. Students talk about why people think their lives are boring, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, make viewing notes, analyse a short video, discuss quotations from a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Talking about why people think their lives are boring, predicting the content of […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Manage Your Digital Footprint](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-manage-your-digital-footprint/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Live My Digital for Students: Digital Footprint and the theme of digital footprints. Students learn vocabulary related to digital footprints, talk about digital footprints, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to digital footprints, talking about digital footprints, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Happiness](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-happiness/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled There is a formula for happiness — but it’s highly misunderstood and the themes of happiness and the science of happiness. Students learn vocabulary related to happiness and the science of happiness, talk about happiness, discuss quotations about happiness, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Cut Your Food Waste](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-cut-your-food-waste/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to cut your food waste… and save money! and the theme of food waste. Students learn vocabulary related to food waste, talk about food waste, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to food waste, talking about food waste, predicting the […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Battle of the Sexes](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-battle-of-the-sexes/): An 80-page Extensive Viewing guide to the critically acclaimed film Battle of the Sexes starring Emma Stone, Steve Carell, Andrea Riseborough and Bill Pullman for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 400 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,200 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: 5 Ways to Optimise Your Diet](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-5-ways-to-optimise-your-diet/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Five simple ways to optimise your diet and the theme of diet. Students learn vocabulary related to food and diet, talk about food and diet, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to food and diet, talking about food and diet, predicting the content of a short video, watching a […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Prevent Burnout](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-prevent-burnout/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The number 1 cause of burnout is not what you think and the theme of burnout. Students learn vocabulary related to burnout, talk about burnout, discuss quotations about burnout, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to burnout, talking […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Be More Persuasive](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-be-more-persuasive-free/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Psychology of Persuasion and the theme of persuasion. Students learn vocabulary related to persuasion, talk about persuasion, discuss quotations about persuasion, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to persuasion, talking about persuasion, discussing quotations about persuasion, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, completing […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Sibling Rivalry](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-sibling-rivalry/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Then and Now and the themes of siblings and sibling rivalry. Students learn vocabulary related to siblings, talk about siblings and sibling rivalry, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to siblings, talking about siblings and sibling rivalry, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short video and reflect√ on the lesson Topic: Siblings and sibling rivalry Language: […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: What is Emotional Intelligence?](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-what-is-emotional-intelligence/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Daniel Goleman Introduces Emotional Intelligence and the theme of emotional intelligence. Students learn vocabulary related to emotional intelligence, talk about emotional intelligence, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to emotional intelligence, talking about emotional intelligence, predicting the content […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Spot Lovely People](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-spot-lovely-people/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Spot the Loveliest People in the World and the theme of lovely people. Students learn vocabulary related to personality traits, talk about personality traits and lovely people, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, make viewing notes, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to personality traits, talking about personality traits and lovely people, predicting the content of a short video, […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Depression](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-depression/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Soft Rain and the theme of depression. Students learn vocabulary related to depression, talk about depression, read and discuss quotations about depression, watch a short video, talk about metaphors and symbolism in a short film, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to depression, talking about depression, reading and discussing quotations about depression, watching a short video, talking about metaphors and symbolism in a short film, […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Sully](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-sully/): A 60-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Sully starring Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart and Laura Linney for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 300 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 900 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing writing […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Prodigy](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-prodigy/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Nine-Year-Old Piano Prodigy and the theme of prodigies. Students learn vocabulary related to prodigies, talk about prodigies, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to prodigies, talking about prodigies, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short video, performing a roleplay and […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Joy](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-joy/): 70-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Joy starring Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Édgar Ramírez and Diane Ladd for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 400 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,200 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Become a Great Strategic Thinker](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-become-a-great-strategic-thinker/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Become a great strategic thinker and the theme of strategic thinking. Students learn vocabulary related to strategic thinking, talk about strategic thinking, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to strategic thinking, talking about strategic thinking, predicting the content of a […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Becoming Excellent](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-becoming-excellent-free/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Become excellent. Be unreasonable. and the theme of excellence. Students learn vocabulary related to excellence, talk about excellence, read and discuss quotations about excellence, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, make viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to excellence, talking about excellence, […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Vegan Chef](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-vegan-chef/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 11-Year-Old Chef Teaches Kids How to Be Vegan and the theme of veganism. Students learn vocabulary related to veganism, talk about veganism, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, correct viewing sentences, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to veganism talk about veganism, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, correcting viewing sentences, analysing a short […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Malala](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-malala/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video about Malala Yousafzai and the theme of youth activism. Students learn vocabulary related to activism, talk about youth activism, read about youth activists, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, talk about Malala Yousafzai and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to activism, talking about youth activism, reading about youth activists, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answer comprehension questions, […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Power of Branding](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-power-of-branding/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How Apple and Nike have branded your brain and the theme of brands and branding. Students learn vocabulary related to brands and branding, talk about brands and branding, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, make viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Mature teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to brands and branding, […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Arguments](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-arguments/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Why We Should Refuse to Get into Arguments and the themes of arguments and how to avoid getting into arguments. Students learn vocabulary related to arguments, talk about arguments and how to avoid getting into arguments, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, make viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Notes on a Scandal](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-notes-on-a-scandal/): A 100-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Notes on a Scandal starring Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 530 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,590 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • Post-viewing […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Buddy Benches](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-buddy-benches-free/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video and the theme of buddy benches. Students learn vocabulary related to buddy benches, talk about buddy benches, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Children, teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to buddy benches, talking about buddy benches, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short video, performing a […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Unlock Your Potential](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-unlock-your-potential/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video and the theme of fulfilling your potential. Students learn vocabulary related to fulfilling your potential, talk about fulfilling your potential, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to fulfilling your potential, talking about fulfilling your potential, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short […]
- [Oxford University Press Position Paper 'Multimodality in ELT'](https://film-english.com/download-for-free-the-oxford-university-press-position-paper-multimodality-in-elt/): I am delighted to announce my latest publication, the Oxford University Press Position Paper Multimodality in ELT which you can download for free here. Traditionally, students in the ELT classroom have been taught the four skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. However, we need to keep pace with the world in which our students live: a world full of images and sound, blended with text – a multimodal world. We must reconsider what contemporary ‘communication’ means and teach students to communicate in a realistic way with the world around them. Students need to learn how to ‘read’ multimodal texts (viewing) […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Universities](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-universities/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled A Time-Honored Achievement and the theme of universities. Students learn vocabulary related to universities, talk about universities, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to universities, talking about universities, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short video, performing a roleplay and […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Ultra-Marathoner](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-ultra-marathoner/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Ultra Marathoner and the theme of marathons. Students learn vocabulary related to marathon and abstract nouns to describe qualities, talk about marathon, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to marathon, talking about marathon, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, analysing a short […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Highly Sensitive People](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-highly-sensitive-people/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Highly sensitive people are the best employees! and the themes of sensitivity and highly sensitive people. Students learn vocabulary related to sensitivity and highly sensitive people, talk about sensitivity and highly sensitive people, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to sensitivity and […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Develop a Growth Mindset](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-develop-a-growth-mindset/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Developing a Growth Mindset and the theme of mindsets. Students learn vocabulary related to mindsets, talk about mindsets, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, make viewing notes, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to mindsets, talking about mindsets, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, making viewing notes, analysing a short video, performing a […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Subway Knitter](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-subway-knitter/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Subway Knitter and the theme of knitting. Students learn vocabulary related to knitting, talk about knitting, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, talk about a character in a short video, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to knitting, talking about knitting, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering comprehension questions, talking about a character […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Importance of Failure](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-importance-of-failure/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Failing Upwards and the themes of success and failure. Students learn vocabulary related to success and failure, talk about success and failure, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to success and failure, talking about success and failure, predicting the content of a […]
- [Train in Empathy with Kieran in Barcelona this Summer](https://film-english.com/train-in-empathy-with-kieran-in-barcelona-this-summer-2/): We are delighted to announce we are offering a new edition of our innovative course, Empathy in Language Teaching, in Barcelona this summer.     On this course, tutored by Kieran Donaghy, the Director of Pedagogy at Film English and the School for Training, teachers learn why empathy is particularly important in language teaching and how empathy can be developed among both language teachers and learners.   Watch a video about the course.   The course lasts five days and there are a total of twenty contact hours.   The course language is English but the course is suitable for […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Become a Powerful Public Speaker](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-become-a-powerful-public-speaker/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Become a Powerful Public Speaker and the theme of public speaking. Students learn vocabulary related to public speaking, talk about public speaking, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Learning vocabulary related to public speaking, talking about public speaking, predicting the content of a short video, watching a short video, answering […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Barbie](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-barbie/): A 75-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Barbie Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera and Kate McKinnon starring for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 400 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,200 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions • […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: A Real Pain](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-a-real-pain/):   A 72-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film A Real Pain starring Jesse Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin, Will Sharpe, Jennifer Grey and Kurt Egyiawan for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 370 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,110 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Deepen Your Friendships](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-deepen-your-friendships/): Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate to Advanced ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video titled How to Deepen Your Friendships and explores how friendships grow stronger through emotional openness and meaningful communication. The lesson guides students through vocabulary development, viewing and analysis tasks, roleplay, a reading extension and reflective activities that support deeper understanding of friendship dynamics and effective interpersonal communication. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the themes of friendship and how to deepen friendship.• To expand vocabulary related to friendship, emotional openness and communication.• To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills.• To develop students’ […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Living on a Bus](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-living-on-a-bus/): Lesson Summary:This Intermediate to Upper Intermediate ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video about a young couple who decide to live on a bus to escape the high cost of living in Chicago. The lesson explores the themes of alternative living and the search for a simpler life. Students develop their vocabulary, viewing and listening skills, analyse the video, discuss ideas around simplicity and modern lifestyle choices, complete a roleplay task, and read and respond to an article titled Why Simple Living Movements Are Growing Worldwide. The lesson supports thoughtful discussion and helps learners build confidence in […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Setting Healthy Boundaries](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-setting-healthy-boundaries/):   Lesson Summary:This ESL video lesson plan explores the themes of friendship and setting healthy boundaries through a short video. Aimed at Intermediate to Upper Intermediate learners, it helps students develop vocabulary, communication strategies and confidence as they analyse video content, discuss ideas and reflect on their own experiences. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the themes of friendship and setting healthy boundaries.• To expand vocabulary related to relationships and effective communication.• To develop students’ viewing listening and reading comprehension skills.• To improve students’ writing skills through creative tasks and use of new vocabulary.• To improve students’ speaking skills through […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Neuroplasticity](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-neuroplasticity/): Lesson Summary:This ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video The Incredible Way Our Brain Can Heal Itself and explores the themes of the brain and neuroplasticity. The lesson develops vocabulary, viewing comprehension, discussion skills and critical thinking through a video analysis, a roleplay and an extended article task on how routine supports brain recovery. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the themes of the brain and neuroplasticity• To expand vocabulary related to the brain and neuroplasticity• To develop viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills• To develop writing skills through creative tasks and new vocabulary• To improve speaking […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Reimagine Productivity](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-reimagine-productivity/): Lesson Summary:This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Productivity Myth: Why you’ll never ‘get on top of everything’ and the themes of productivity and reimagined productivity. It helps Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) learners develop key language skills through viewing and discussion, vocabulary building, roleplay, reading a follow-up article and engaging in creative activities. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the themes of productivity and reimagined productivity• To expand vocabulary related to productivity, well-being and work habits• To develop viewing, listening and reading comprehension• To strengthen writing through reflective and creative tasks• To enhance […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Marathons](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-marathons/):   Lesson Summary:This ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video I Ran 365 Marathons in 365 Days and introduces learners to the themes of running, marathons and personal challenges. Designed for Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) students, the lesson helps learners develop key language skills through guided viewing, video analysis, vocabulary development, discussion tasks, roleplay, article reading and multimodal homework. It encourages critical thinking and reflection through meaningful engagement with the story of an extraordinary personal achievement. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the themes of running, marathons and personal challenges.• To expand vocabulary related to […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Journaling](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-journaling/):   Lesson Summary:This ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short video exploring journaling and the power of writing. Aimed at Upper Intermediate to Advanced learners, it helps students develop language skills through viewing and discussion while deepening awareness of how writing supports reflection and emotional processing. The lesson includes vocabulary development, prediction tasks, comprehension work, critical thinking activities, a roleplay and a follow-up reading article. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the theme of journaling and the power of writing.• To expand vocabulary related to writing, reflection and emotional processing.• To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Peak Performance](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-peak-performance/): Lesson Summary:This Advanced to Proficient ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video titled Want to reach peak performance? Get a coach and explores the themes of peak performance and coaching. Students develop key language skills through viewing and discussion, practise advanced vocabulary related to professional development, analyse ideas from the video, work with quotations about peak performance, complete a roleplay activity and read an article titled How Feedback Shapes Professional Mastery. They also take part in creative writing, critical thinking and multimodal homework tasks. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the themes of peak performance and coaching.• […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Art of Listening](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-art-of-listening/): Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around the video The Art of Listening: How does listening help us embrace different perspectives? and explores the theme of listening as an active and emotional skill. Students expand their vocabulary related to listening, dialogue and communication, discuss quotations, analyse the video, complete comprehension and critical thinking activities, perform a roleplay, and read the article Building Trust Through Listening. The lesson concludes with reflective writing and multimodal homework tasks to reinforce empathy and understanding through active listening. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of listening […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Art of Slowing Down](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-art-of-slowing-down/):   Lesson Summary:This Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) ESL lesson plan  is built around a short video on appreciating small things and slowing down. Aimed at B1–B2 learners, it helps students develop key language skills through viewing, discussion and creative activities, while encouraging reflection on stillness, daily moments and the pace of life. Learning Objectives:• Introduce the themes of appreciating small things and slowing down• Expand vocabulary related to reflection and daily moments• Develop viewing, listening and reading comprehension• Build writing skills through reflective and creative tasks• Improve speaking skills through discussion and roleplay• Strengthen visual representing skills through […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Gratitude Effect](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-gratitude-effect/): Lesson Summary:This Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) ESL lesson plan is built around the short video Not All Gratitude is Created Equal: A Psychologist Explains and explores the theme of gratitude and its effects on relationships and well-being. It helps learners understand how practising gratitude can strengthen relationships and enhance mental health. Through vocabulary expansion, viewing, discussion, roleplay, and writing activities, students reflect on virtues, gratitude, and emotional well-being in their own lives. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of gratitude and its effects on relationships and well-being.• To expand students’ vocabulary related to virtues, gratitude, relationships […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Is it still worth  going to university?](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-is-it-still-worth-going-to-university/): Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around the thought-provoking video Is it still worth going to university?. The lesson explores the theme of higher education and the question of its value in modern society. Students learn vocabulary related to university, employment, technology and soft skills, discuss quotations about education, analyse the video, complete comprehension tasks, and perform a roleplay. They also read and reflect on the article Beyond Degrees: How Soft Skills Shape Success, developing their critical thinking and communication skills in the process. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the theme of […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Studying with AI](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-studying-with-ai/): Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around the short video Is it OK to Use AI When Studying? and explores the theme of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on education. The lesson engages students in discussing how AI is changing learning, expands their vocabulary related to AI and technology, and encourages reflection on responsible use of new tools. Learners watch and analyse a short video, read the article AI in the Language Classroom: Friend or Foe?, and participate in creative tasks that develop speaking, writing and critical thinking skills. Learning Objectives:• To […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Blame](https://film-english.com/video-lesson-plan-blame/):   Lesson Summary:This Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short video titled Brené Brown on Blame and the theme of blame and its role in human behaviour. It helps learners develop essential language skills through viewing, discussion, reading and creative activities while exploring how blame affects relationships and how empathy can replace it. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the theme of blame and its role in human behaviour• To explore why people blame others and how it affects relationships• To expand vocabulary related to emotions, accountability and empathy• To develop students’ […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Intellectual Humility](https://film-english.com/video-lesson-plan-intellectual-humility/):   Lesson Summary:This Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) ESL lesson plan is built around the short video Why Intellectual Humility Matters and explores the themes of humility, intellectual humility, and habits of thought. Students learn vocabulary related to humility, belief, and scientific reasoning while discussing the value of open-mindedness and self-awareness. Through viewing, discussion, reading, roleplay, and writing activities, learners practise language skills, critical thinking, and creative expression. The lesson includes a follow-up article, Bit by Bit: A Practical Guide to Refining Your Beliefs, to deepen reflection and encourage students to refine their understanding of humility. Learning Objectives:• To […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Importance of Consistency](https://film-english.com/video-lesson-plan-the-importance-of-consistency/):   Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short video titled Intensity vs Consistency and the theme of consistency in personal and professional contexts. Students learn vocabulary related to consistency, habits, leadership and relationships, discuss the importance of consistent behaviour, analyse a short video, read an article titled Consistency in Leadership: Building Trust Through Repetition, and engage in roleplay, writing and multimodal reflection tasks. The lesson promotes critical thinking about how consistency builds trust and success in life and work. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the theme of consistency in […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Do Remarkable Things](https://film-english.com/video-lesson-plan-how-to-do-remarkable-things/): Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around the inspiring video How to Achieve Remarkable Things and explores the themes of developing a high-performance mindset and achieving remarkable things. Through vocabulary development, viewing, discussion, roleplay, reading, and reflective writing, students learn how discipline, resilience, and focus contribute to success. The lesson also includes an article titled The Power of Focus: What It Takes to Do Remarkable Things and Achieve Excellence to deepen understanding and critical thinking. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concepts of developing a high-performance mindset and doing remarkable things• To […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Motivation and Learning a Language](https://film-english.com/video-lesson-plan-motivation-and-learning-a-language/): Lesson Summary:This pre-intermediate (A2) to intermediate (B1) ESL lesson plan is built around a short video titled How to Stay Motivated When Learning a Language. It explores the theme of motivation and how it influences language learning. Students develop vocabulary connected to learning, goals and motivation, predict and analyse video content, discuss key ideas, and reflect on their own learning process. The lesson also includes a reading task based on the article Enjoying the Journey: Why Learning Matters More Than Perfection, encouraging critical thinking, roleplay and creative writing activities. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of motivation and […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Master Your Anxiety](https://film-english.com/video-lesson-plan-master-your-anxiety/): Lesson Summary: This Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short film titled Master Your Anxiety. Unleash Your Genius. It explores the themes of anxiety, self-doubt and emotional awareness, guiding learners to understand how these emotions can be transformed into motivation. Students develop advanced vocabulary related to creativity and self-perception through viewing, discussion, roleplay and reflection activities. The lesson also features the article The Gift of Fear: Why Anxiety Can Be an Ally to extend reading and critical thinking practice. Learning Objectives: To introduce students to the themes of anxiety and self-doubt, and […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Dyslexia](https://film-english.com/video-lesson-plan-dyslexia/):   Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around the short video Dyslexia Isn’t Just About Having Difficulty with Reading and Spelling and explores the themes of neurodiversity, dyslexia, and the experiences of people with dyslexia. It helps learners develop essential language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing, and visual representation—through guided discussion, roleplay, vocabulary work, and reflective tasks. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the ideas of neurodiversity, dyslexia, and the experiences of people with dyslexia• To extend vocabulary related to learning differences and empathy• To build viewing, listening, and reading comprehension skills• To […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Character Strengths](https://film-english.com/video-lesson-plan-character-strengths/): Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around the thought-provoking short video The Test that Reveals Your Hidden Strengths and explores the theme of character strengths and their connection to happiness and well-being. Through viewing, discussion and creative activities, students learn key vocabulary related to psychology and personal growth, analyse how using one’s strengths can boost happiness, and engage in reflective reading and writing tasks based on the article How to Discover and Develop Your Signature Strengths. The lesson helps learners build confidence, self-awareness and advanced communication skills. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Intrinsic Motivation](https://film-english.com/video-lesson-plan-intrinsic-motivation/): 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, listening, reading, speaking and writing through discussion, analysis, and creative reflection. Learning Objectives: To introduce students to the concept of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation To develop vocabulary related to motivation and psychology To strengthen comprehension through video and reading tasks To improve spoken interaction through […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: A Complete Unknown](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-a-complete-unknown/):   This B2 ESL extensive viewing guide is based on the film A Complete Unknown. It is designed to help learners develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing—through guided analysis, vocabulary building, and post-viewing discussion. A 50-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film Carry-on starring Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro and Boyd Holbrook for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Attention Economy](https://film-english.com/video-lesson-plan-the-attention-economy/): Lesson Summary: This Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) ESL lesson plan is built around the short video The Attention Economy Needs to Change. But How? and explores the themes of attention, focus, and the attention economy. It helps learners develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing, and visually representing—through viewing, discussion, roleplay, and creative activities. Learning Objectives: • To introduce students to the concept of attention and the attention economy• To expand vocabulary related to attention, media influence, and technology• To develop students’ viewing, listening, and reading comprehension skills• To improve speaking fluency through discussion and roleplay using new […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Online Dating](https://film-english.com/video-lesson-plan-online-dating/): 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. Learning Objectives: • To introduce students to the themes of dating and online dating• To expand vocabulary related to dating, relationships and digital technology• To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills• To improve speaking fluency through discussion and roleplay using new vocabulary• To […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Food Waste Rescue](https://film-english.com/ideo-lesson-plan-food-waste-rescue/): Lesson Summary:This A2–B1 ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video titled Food Waste Rescue Squad and explores the theme of food waste and its environmental and social impact. It is designed to help students develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing—through guided discussion, video analysis, roleplay and creative activities. Learners also read the article Simple Ways to Waste Less and Share More, reflect on the importance of food rescue, and consider their own role in reducing waste and helping others. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the theme of food waste and its […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Run Effective Meetings](https://film-english.com/video-lesson-plan-how-to-run-effective-meetings/): 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 expand vocabulary related to meetings, practise comprehension and reflection, engage in critical thinking, read an article titled The Science of Shorter Meetings: Why Less Time Means More Results, and perform a roleplay to apply their learning in a realistic context. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How Isolation Affects the Brain](https://film-english.com/video-lesson-plan-how-isolation-affects-the-brain/):   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, video analysis, group discussion, roleplay, and reading an article titled The Science of Loneliness and the Human Brain. It encourages reflection on the importance of social connection and mental well-being. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of isolation and its effects on the […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Creating Magical Experiences](https://film-english.com/video-lesson-plan-creating-magical-experiences/): Lesson Summary:This Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video Engineering Magical Experiences and the themes of transcendence and attention as a transformative power. Students expand vocabulary connected to attention, perception and transcendence, engage with quotations, analyse the video, read the article Designing Experiences that Inspire Reverie, and participate in roleplay, creative writing, and multimodal homework tasks. The lesson encourages reflection and critical thinking, making it ideal for mature teens and adults. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to transcendence and attention as a transformative power• To expand vocabulary related to attention, perception and […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Imposter Syndrome](https://film-english.com/video-lesson-plan-imposter-syndrome/): 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 develops comprehension, speaking, writing, and critical thinking skills while exploring impostor syndrome and its impact on personal development. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concepts of self-doubt, impostor syndrome and its impact• To expand vocabulary related to impostor syndrome and personal development• To develop […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan:  Street Artist](https://film-english.com/video-lesson-plan-street-artist/): Lesson Summary:This B1–B2 ESL video lesson plan is built around the short film Meet the Street Artist Transforming Dubai and explores the theme of street art and street artists. It helps learners develop key skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing—through vocabulary building, guided video tasks, discussion of quotations, roleplay, critical thinking, and an engaging follow-up article titled How Street Art Positively Transforms Cities. Learning Objectives: To introduce students to the concept of street art and street artists To expand students’ vocabulary related to street art and creative communities To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills To […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Wanderlust](https://film-english.com/video-lesson-plan-wanderlust/):   Lesson Summary:This C1–C2 ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video titled Why do some people have wanderlust – and not others? and an article, The Psychology of Adventure: Why We Seek Thrills. It explores the themes of wanderlust, adventure, and risk-taking, helping students develop vocabulary, comprehension, speaking, writing, and critical thinking skills through engaging classroom activities. Learning Objectives: To introduce students to the themes of adventure, wanderlust, and risk-taking To expand vocabulary related to travel, psychology, and risk-taking To improve listening, viewing, and reading comprehension skills To enhance speaking fluency through discussion and roleplay To strengthen […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Bucket Lists](https://film-english.com/video-lesson-plan-bucket-lists/): Lesson Summary:This B1–B2 ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video on the theme of bucket lists and how to create them. Learners will develop essential language skills through viewing, discussion and creative classroom activities while exploring the motivational power of personal goals. Learning Objectives: To introduce students to the theme of bucket lists. To expand vocabulary connected to goals and achievements. To develop comprehension of spoken and written texts. To enhance speaking skills through discussion and roleplay. To improve writing skills with creative follow-up tasks. To encourage critical reflection on life goals and motivation. Lesson Activities: Pre-viewing tasks […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Moral Imagination](https://film-english.com/video-lesson-plan-moral-imagination/): Lesson Summary:This C1–C2 ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video titled How to Have Moral Courage & Moral Imagination? and explores morality, moral courage, and moral imagination. Designed for mature teens and adults, the lesson helps learners develop key skills—speaking, listening, reading, and writing—through guided discussions, comprehension tasks, roleplay, and critical reflection. Students expand their vocabulary for ethical decision-making, analyse moral dilemmas, and explore how to broaden their moral imagination through a video and an article. Learning Objectives:• Introduce the concepts of morality, morals, and moral imagination• Expand vocabulary for ethical decision-making and perspective taking• Develop viewing, listening, […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Deal with Panic](https://film-english.com/video-lesson-plan-how-to-deal-with-panic/):   Lesson Summary:This Pre-intermediate (A2) to Intermediate (B1) ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video titled How to Deal with Panic During a Crisis and explores the theme of panic and how to manage it. It helps students develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing—through vocabulary-building, video analysis, comprehension questions, guided discussions, reading an article titled Eight Simple Techniques to Stop Panic Before It Starts, roleplay activities and creative writing tasks. Learning Objectives: To introduce students to the concept of panic and how to manage it To expand vocabulary related to panic, fear […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Philosophy of Parks](https://film-english.com/video-lesson-plan-the-philosophy-of-parks/): Lesson Summary:This C1–C2 ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video titled Why a Walk in the Park Can Save Your Life and explores the theme of parks as places of reflection and restoration. Learners build vocabulary related to nature, mental health, and perspective, develop their viewing, listening, reading, and writing skills, analyse and discuss the role of parks in well-being, and engage in a roleplay and reflective writing activities. Learning Objectives:• Introduce learners to the theme of parks as places of reflection and restoration• Expand vocabulary related to nature, mental health, and perspective• Develop viewing, listening, and reading […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Hiking](https://film-english.com/video-lesson-plan-hiking/): Lesson Summary:This B1–B2 lesson centres on Hiking through Tragedy on the Pacific Crest Trail and guides learners to explore hiking and emotional resilience. Students predict content, watch and analyse a short video, extend topic vocabulary, perform a supportive roleplay, read Hiking as a Path to Emotional Healing, discuss ideas and write reflectively. Learning Objectives: To introduce hiking and emotional resilience as connected themes To build topic vocabulary and collocations in context To strengthen viewing and reading comprehension skills To improve speaking through discussion and extended roleplay To develop writing through creative and reflective tasks To foster critical thinking through analysis […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Why Boredom is Essential](https://film-english.com/esl-video-lesson-plan-why-boredom-is-essential/): 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, roleplay and creative reflection. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the theme of boredom and its psychological importance• To expand students’ vocabulary related to boredom, meaning and mental well-being• To develop students’ listening, viewing and reading comprehension skills• To improve students’ speaking skills through discussion […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Failure and Creativity](https://film-english.com/video-lesson-plan-failure-and-creativity/): 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 reflect on how failure contributes to creativity. Students then read an article titled The Courage to Create: Overcoming Fear of Failure, discuss it, answer comprehension questions, and write about what they have learned. The lesson develops critical thinking, speaking, and writing skills while encouraging learners […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Reverse Ageing](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-reverse-ageing/): Lesson Summary:This Advanced (C1)–Proficient (C2) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short video titled Why I Spend $2 Million A Year To Look 18 Years Old Again and the themes of ageing and reverse ageing. The lesson helps learners expand vocabulary related to health, longevity and wellbeing, engage with powerful quotations about ageing, watch and analyse a short video, answer comprehension questions, explore ethical and scientific issues raised in the video, perform a roleplay, and read and discuss an article titled The Science of Longevity: Can We Really Slow Down Ageing? Students then complete reflective and creative writing […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Willpower](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-willpower/): 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 analysis, structured roleplay, article-based reading, and reflective tasks, making it ideal for teens and adults. Learning ObjectivesStudents will:• Explore the role of willpower in personal success• Learn vocabulary related to psychology, self-control, and development• Develop listening, viewing, and reading comprehension skills• Improve speaking through discussion […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Benefits of Being a Loner](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-benefits-of-being-a-loner/):   Lesson SummaryThis engaging ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video Why Being a “Loner” Could Be Good for You and explores solitude and personal well-being. Suitable for Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) learners, the lesson is ideal for teens and adults. It features viewing, vocabulary-building, critical thinking, structured roleplay, article-based tasks, and multimodal reflection activities. Learning ObjectivesStudents will: Examine the benefits of solitude and challenge “loner” myths Expand vocabulary on well-being, mindfulness, and social life Develop listening, viewing, and reading comprehension Improve speaking through structured discussions and roleplay Strengthen writing via reflective and creative responses […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Recycling](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-recycling/): Lesson SummaryThis engaging ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video Ryan’s Recycling | Kid Entrepreneur and explores the theme of recycling and its environmental benefits. Suitable for Pre-intermediate (A2) to Intermediate (B1) level students, the lesson is ideal for teens and adults. It features vocabulary-building, critical thinking, structured roleplay, article-based tasks, and multimodal reflection activities. Learning ObjectivesStudents will:• Explore the concept of recycling and its environmental benefits• Learn about young people’s role in environmental initiatives• Expand vocabulary related to recycling and the environment• Develop listening, viewing, and reading comprehension skills• Improve speaking through discussions and roleplay• Enhance […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Optimism](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-optimism/): This engaging ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video Can Optimism Save Us? and explores the theme of optimism and its social and personal dimensions. Suitable for Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) level students, the lesson is ideal for mature teens and adults. It features vocabulary-building, critical thinking, structured roleplay, article-based tasks, and multimodal reflection activities. 🧠 Learning Objectives Students will: Explore the role of optimism in society and personal life Learn how trust and shared belief can influence social change Expand vocabulary related to optimism, trust, and community Develop listening, viewing, and reading comprehension skills Improve […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Do Hard Things](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-do-hard-things/):   This engaging ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video How to Force Yourself to Do Hard Things and explores the theme of doing hard things and overcoming mental resistance. Suitable for Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) level students, the lesson is ideal for mature teens and adults. It features vocabulary-building, critical thinking, structured roleplay, article-based tasks, and multimodal reflection activities. 🧠 Learning Objectives Students will: Explore the concept of doing difficult things and overcoming resistance Learn about motivation, self-discipline, and mental resilience Expand vocabulary related to habits, discipline, and persistence Develop listening, viewing, and reading […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Creative Process](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-creative-process/): 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 tasks, and multimodal homework. 🧠 Learning Objectives Students will: Explore what creativity is and how it influences thinking and self-expression Expand vocabulary related to creativity, inspiration and philosophical reflection Develop listening, viewing, and reading comprehension skills Improve speaking skills through discussion and roleplay using target […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Change Your Personality](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-change-your-personality/):   Lesson SummaryThis engaging ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video How to Change Your Personality and explores the theme of personality and personality change. Suitable for Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) level students, the lesson is ideal for mature teens and adults. It features vocabulary-building, critical thinking, structured roleplay, article-based tasks, and multimodal reflection activities. 🧠 Learning Objectives Students will: Explore the idea of whether personality can change over time Learn about the psychological factors influencing personality shifts Expand vocabulary related to personality, emotions, and behaviour Develop listening, viewing, and reading comprehension skills Improve speaking […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Effective Communication](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-effective-communication/):   Lesson Summary This engaging ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video Alan Alda’s 3 Key Ways to Making Yourself Understood and explores the theme of effective communication. Suitable for Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) level students, the lesson is ideal for teens and adults. It features vocabulary-building, critical thinking, structured roleplay, article-based tasks, and multimodal reflection activities. 🧠 Learning Objectives Students will: Explore how to communicate clearly and effectively Understand and apply the “Rule of Threes” as a rhetorical technique Expand vocabulary related to communication and clarity Develop listening, viewing, and reading comprehension skills Improve […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Jealousy](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-jealousy/):   📝 Lesson SummaryThis engaging ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video How Jealousy Distorts Your Thinking and explores the theme of jealousy and how to manage it. Suitable for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) level students, the lesson helps learners expand their emotional vocabulary and develop critical awareness of how jealousy influences thoughts and relationships. It is ideal for teens and adults seeking deeper interpersonal understanding. 🧠 Learning ObjectivesStudents will: Explore the concept of jealousy and how it affects behaviour Expand vocabulary related to emotional intelligence and interpersonal relationships Develop listening, viewing and reading comprehension […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Turn Information into Intelligence](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-turn-information-into-intelligence/):   📝 Lesson Summary This engaging ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video How to Turn Information into Intelligence and explores the theme of how we learn and transform information into intelligence. Suitable for Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) level students, the lesson is ideal for mature teens and adults. It features vocabulary-building, critical thinking, structured roleplay, article-based tasks, and multimodal reflection activities. 🧠 Learning Objectives Students will: Explore how we learn and how to convert information into intelligence Expand vocabulary related to learning, cognition, and brain function Develop listening, viewing, and reading comprehension skills Improve speaking […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Deal with Envious Friends](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-3-ways-to-deal-with-envious-friends/): 📝 Lesson SummaryThis engaging ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video 3 Ways to Deal with Envious Friends and explores the theme of envy in friendships. It is ideal for Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) level students and is suitable for mature teens and adults. Through vocabulary building, video analysis, critical discussion, reading comprehension, and creative writing, students develop a deeper understanding of envy and how to manage it in social relationships. 🧠 Learning ObjectivesStudents will: Explore the concept of envy and its impact on friendships Expand vocabulary related to emotions, social relationships, and self-awareness Develop viewing, […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Carry-on](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-carry-on/):   This B2 ESL extensive viewing guide is based on the film Carry-on. It is designed to help learners develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing—through guided analysis, vocabulary building, and post-viewing discussion. A 82-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film Carry-on starring Taron Egerton, Jason Bateman, Sofia Carson and Danielle Deadwyler for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Cope with Uncertainty](https://film-english.com/esl-video-lesson-plan-how-to-cope-with-uncertainty/): 📝 Lesson SummaryThis engaging ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video How to Be at Peace with the Unknown and explores the theme of uncertainty and how it affects our thoughts and behaviour. It is suitable for Pre-intermediate (A2) to Intermediate (B1) level learners and is ideal for teens and adults. 🧠 Learning ObjectivesStudents will: Explore the concept of uncertainty and its impact on behaviour Expand vocabulary related to emotions, control, and mindfulness Develop listening, viewing, and reading comprehension skills Practise speaking skills through structured discussion and roleplay Improve writing through critical and creative response activities Build […]
- [FREE ESL Lesson Plan: How Being Bilingual Enhances Creativity](https://film-english.com/free-esl-lesson-plan-how-being-bilingual-enhances-creativity/): 📝 Lesson Summary This engaging, free ESL lesson plan is built around the short video How Being Bilingual Enhances Creativity and explores the theme of bilingualism and its impact on creativity and perception. Designed for Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) learners, the lesson encourages mature teens and adults to examine the cognitive and cultural advantages of speaking more than one language 🧠 Learning Objectives Students will: Explore the connection between bilingualism and creativity Expand vocabulary related to culture, language, and perception Develop listening, viewing, and reading comprehension skills Strengthen writing skills through reflective and analytical tasks Improve speaking fluency […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Is Social Media Killing Real Friendship?](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-is-social-media-killing-real-friendship/): 📝 Lesson SummaryThis engaging ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video We’re Lonelier than Ever — And There’s One Big Reason and explores the timely theme of real-life versus digital friendship. It is suitable for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) learners and is ideal for teens and adults interested in discussing how social media impacts our connections with others. 🧠 Learning ObjectivesStudents will: Explore the theme of real-life versus digital friendship Expand vocabulary related to character, human connection, and social media Develop viewing, listening, and reading comprehension skills Improve speaking fluency through guided discussion and structured […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: 7 Ways to Make a Good First Impression](https://film-english.com/esl-video-lesson-plan-7-ways-to-make-a-good-first-impression/):   📝 Lesson Summary This engaging ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video 7 Psychological Tricks to Make a Good First Impression and explores the theme of first impressions and their impact. It is designed for Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) level learners and is ideal for teens and adults. 🧠 Learning Objectives Students will: Explore the concept and importance of first impressions Expand vocabulary related to body language and making a good first impression Develop their viewing, listening, and reading comprehension skills Improve speaking fluency through guided discussion and roleplay Enhance writing abilities through reflective […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Live a Life You Won’t Regret](https://film-english.com/c1-esl-video-lesson-plan-how-to-live-a-life-you-wont-regret/): 📝 Lesson SummaryThis thought-provoking ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video How to Live a Life You Won’t Regret and explores the concept of regrets and how our choices shape the lives we lead. Aimed at Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) learners, the lesson is ideal for mature teens and adults looking to build vocabulary, reflect on decision-making, and improve their language skills through meaningful discussion and analysis. 🧠 Learning ObjectivesStudents will: Explore the concept of regret and how life choices impact our future Expand vocabulary related to self-discovery, decision-making, and freedom Develop listening, viewing, and reading […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Live Longer](https://film-english.com/b1-esl-video-lesson-plan-how-to-live-longer/): 📝 Lesson SummaryThis ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video Eight Simple Steps That Could Help You Live Longer and explores the theme of living longer through healthy habits. It is suitable for Intermediate (B1) to Upper-Intermediate (B2) level students and ideal for mature teens and adults. The ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Eight Simple Steps That Could Help You Live Longer and the concept of living longer through healthy habits. Students learn vocabulary related to health, lifestyle and longevity, talk about the concept of living longer, predict the content of […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Step into Awe](https://film-english.com/b2-esl-video-lesson-plan-step-into-awe/): 📝 Lesson SummaryThis B2-level ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the concept of awe and its impact on human perception and emotion. 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. The ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Awe and the theme of awe and its impact on human perception and emotion. Students learn vocabulary related to awe, attention and perception, talk about awe, discuss quotations about awe, watch a short video, […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Feel Confident](https://film-english.com/c1-esl-video-lesson-plan-how-to-feel-confident/): 📝 Lesson Summary This C1-level ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of how to feel confident. It is designed to help learners develop key language skills—particularly speaking, listening and reading—through guided discussion, vocabulary building, and engaging classroom activities. The ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Feel Confident and the theme of self-confidence and how it can be developed over time. Students learn vocabulary related to confidence, mindset and personal growth, talk about self-confidence and how it can be developed, discuss quotations about self-confidence, predict the […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Health Benefits  of Dreaming](https://film-english.com/the-health-benefits-of-dreaming-lesson-plan/): 📝 Lesson SummaryThis B1-level ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of  the health benefits of dreaming. 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. The ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Surprising Health Benefits of Dreaming | Sleeping with Science and the theme of dreaming and its connection to mental and emotional health. Students learn vocabulary related to dreaming and psychological well-being, discuss quotations about dreaming, talk about […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Make Better Decisions](https://film-english.com/how-to-make-better-decisions-lesson-plan/): 📝 Lesson SummaryThis B2-level ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of how to make better decisions. 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. The ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to make better decisions | 3 quick tips and the theme of decision-making and how to improve it. Students learn vocabulary related to psychology, thinking and life choices, discuss quotations about decision-making, talk about decision-making, predict the […]
- [This Week’s 3 New ESL Video Lessons – Nature, Parenting and Better Decisions](https://film-english.com/this-weeks-3-new-esl-video-lessons-nature-parenting-and-better-decisions/): Hi teachers, This week we’ve added three engaging new ESL video lesson plans to help your students develop language skills while exploring real-world topics. Each lesson includes vocabulary development, video viewing, critical thinking tasks, discussion, writing, and more — all designed to save you planning time and keep your learners motivated. Here’s what’s new: 🌿 1. How Nature Can Make You Feel Calmer Level: B1–B2Theme: The positive impact of nature on well-being This video lesson plan explores how being in nature affects our emotions and health. Students engage with a short video and an article while developing vocabulary and skills […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Short-Term Parent](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-short-term-parent/): This A2-level ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of short-term parents. 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. The ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Short-Term Parent and the themes of parenting and interim parenting. Students learn vocabulary related to parenting and childcare, talk about parenting and childcare, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about […]
- [Get a Taste of Film English – Free Basic Membership Now Available!](https://film-english.com/get-a-taste-of-film-english-free-basic-membership-now-available/): We’re thrilled to announce a new way to join the Film English community — for free! With the Basic Subscription – Individual, teachers can now access a selection of high-quality ESL resources at no cost: ✔️ Over 30 free ESL Video Lesson Plans from our library ✔️ 1 new lesson every month, covering levels A2 to C2 ✔️ Access to 10+ free Extensive Viewing Guides     Want even more? You can upgrade at any time to the Unlimited Membership – Individual, which includes: 🎬 12 new ESL Video Lesson Plans every month (A2–C2) 📚 Full access to 500+ printable […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How Nature Makes You Feel Calmer FREE](https://film-english.com/how-nature-can-make-you-feel-calmer-free-lesson-plan/):   This engaging B1-level ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of how nature can make you feel calmer. 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. The ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How Nature Can Make You Feel Calmer and the themes of nature and the positive impact of nature on well-being. Students learn vocabulary related to nature, emotions and health, discuss quotations about nature and the positive […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Juror #2](https://film-english.com/juror-2-extensive-viewing-guide/): This engaging B2 ESL extensive viewing guide is based on the film Juror #2. It is designed to help learners develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing—through guided analysis, vocabulary building, and post-viewing discussion.   A 82-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film Juror #2 starring Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, J. K. Simmons and Kiefer Sutherland for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How To Accept Your Past Self](https://film-english.com/how-to-accept-your-past-self-lesson-plan/): This engaging B1-level ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of how to accept your past self. 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. The ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Reconcile and Accept Your Past Self and the theme of self-acceptance and personal growth. Students learn vocabulary related to identity, reflection and self-compassion, talk about self-acceptance and personal growth, discuss quotations about self-acceptance and personal growth, […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Healthy Morning Routines FREE](https://film-english.com/healthy-morning-routines-lesson-plan/): This engaging A2-level ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of healthy morning routines. 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. The ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 5 Healthy Morning Routine Habits and the theme of morning routines and healthy habits. Students learn vocabulary related to morning routines and self-care, talk about morning routines, discuss quotations about mornings, predict the content of a short video, watch a short […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Positive Newspaper](https://film-english.com/the-positive-newspaper-lesson-plan/): This A2-level ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of positive news. 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. The ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Newspaper Devoted to Telling Positive Stories and the themes of news, newspapers and focusing on positive news. Students learn vocabulary related to news and newspapers, talk about news and newspapers, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Science of Stress](https://film-english.com/the-science-of-stress-lesson-plan/): This engaging C1-level ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of the science of stress. 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. The ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Science of Stress: How Does Stress Affect Our Brains and Bodies? and the themes of stress and neuroscience. Students learn vocabulary related to stress and neuroscience, discuss quotations about stress, talk about stress, predict the content of a short […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Why Non-alcoholic Beer Is So Popular](https://film-english.com/why-non-alcoholic-beer-is-so-popular-lesson-plan/): This C1-level ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of why non-alcoholic beer is so popular. 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. The ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Why Non-alcoholic Beer Is So Popular Now and the theme of the rise of non-alcoholic beer. Students learn vocabulary related to brewing, marketing and health trends, talk about non-alcoholic beer, predict the content of a short video, watch a […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Off-grid Living](https://film-english.com/off-grid-living-lesson-plan/): This B2-level ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of off-grid living. 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. The ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Living Off the Grid in Paradise and the theme of off-grid living. Students learn vocabulary related to nature, sustainability and independence, talk about off-grid living, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Weekend Getaways FREE](https://film-english.com/weekend-getaways-lesson-plan/): This engaging A2-level ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of weekend getaways. 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. The ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Pack for a Weekend Trip and the themes of travel and weekend trips. Students learn vocabulary related to travel and weekend trips, talk about weekend trips, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: What is Mental Health?](https://film-english.com/what-is-mental-health-lesson-plan/): This B2-level ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of what mental health is. 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. The ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled What is Mental Health? and the theme of mental health and emotional well-being. Students learn vocabulary related to mental health and emotional well-being, discuss quotations about mental health, talk about mental health, predict the content of a short video, watch a […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Fake It Till You Make It](https://film-english.com/fake-it-till-you-make-it-lesson-plan/): This B1-level ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of faking it till you make it. 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. The ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Fake It Till You Make It and the concept of “fake it till you make it” and how it applies in real life. Students learn vocabulary related to self-confidence, perseverance and personal growth, discuss quotations about self-confidence, talk about […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Business Etiquette](https://film-english.com/business-etiquette-lesson-plan/): This A2-level ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of business etiquette. 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. The ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Business Etiquette Basics and the themes of business etiquette. Students learn vocabulary related to workplace manners and communication, discuss quotations about etiquette, talk about business etiquette, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Ethical Decision Making](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-ethical-decision-making/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Ethical Decision Making and the theme of ethics and ethical decision making. Students learn vocabulary related to ethics and values, discuss quotations about ethics, talk about ethics and ethical decision making, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Power of Gratitude](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-power-of-gratitude-free/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Power of Gratitude in Uncertainty and the theme of gratitude. Students learn vocabulary related to gratitude and appreciation, talk about gratitude, discuss quotations about gratitude, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Self-Care](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-self-care/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Self-Care Planning: Working Towards Wellbeing and the themes of self-care and self-care planning. Students learn vocabulary related to wellbeing and emotional health, discuss quotations about self-care, talk about self-care and self-care planning, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Prioritise Tasks](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-prioritise-tasks/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Prioritize Tasks Effectively and the themes of priorities and time management. Students learn vocabulary related to productivity and organisation, talk about priorities and time management, discuss quotations about priorities, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Pride & Prejudice](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-pride-prejudice/): A 82-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Pride & Prejudice starring Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Brenda Blethyn, Donald Sutherland and Rosamund Pike for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 420 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 1,260 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Impossible Burger](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-impossible-burger/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Science behind the Impossible Burger and the themes of traditional and plant-based burgers and fast food. Students learn vocabulary related to food science and sensory experience, talk about burgers, discuss quotations about burgers, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Importance of Staying Present](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-importance-of-staying-present/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Importance of Staying Present and the concept of staying present and mindful. Students learn vocabulary related to the theme of staying present, talk about staying present and mindful, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Workplace Happiness](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-workplace-happiness-free/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled This is what makes employees happy at work and the theme of workplace happiness and employee satisfaction. Students learn vocabulary related to workplace culture and emotional wellbeing, talk about workplace happiness and employee satisfaction, discuss quotations about workplace happiness, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Programming Prodigy](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-programming-prodigy/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video and the theme of child prodigies. Students learn vocabulary related to technology and innovation, talk about child prodigies, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video , answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.   Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90–120 minutes Objectives: To introduce students to […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Enhancing Well-being Through Physical Activity](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-enhancing-well-being-through-physical-activity/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Increasing Physical Activity: Working Towards Wellbeing and the theme of the relationship between physical activity and mental well-being. Students learn vocabulary related to physical and mental health, talk about physical activity and mental well-being, discuss quotations about physical activity and mental well-being, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Be Happier in 5 Steps](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-be-happier-in-5-steps/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to be happier in 5 steps with zero weird tricks and the themes of happiness and how to rewire our own habits to feel happier. Students learn vocabulary related to happiness and well-being, talk about happiness and how to rewire our own habits to feel happier, discuss quotations about happiness, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Benefits of Learning a New Language](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-benefits-of-learning-a-new-language/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Three Surprising Benefits of Learning a New Language and the themes of learning a new language and the benefits of learning a new language. Students learn vocabulary related to the benefits of learning a new language, talk about learning a new language and the benefits of learning a new language, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The World's Vegan City](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-worlds-vegan-city/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled World’s Vegan City! and the themes of veganism and vegan culture. Students learn vocabulary related to veganism and plant-based food, talk about veganism and vegan culture, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Art of Argument](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-art-of-argument/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Art of Argument and the themes of argument and how to construct an effective argument. Students learn vocabulary related to argument and how to construct an effective argument, discuss quotations about argument, talk about argument and how to construct an effective argument, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: People not to fall in love with](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-people-not-to-fall-in-love-with/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled People not to fall in love with: a checklist and the theme of emotional intelligence in romantic relationships. Students learn vocabulary related to romantic relationships and personality traits, talk about romantic relationships and personality traits, discuss quotations about romantic relationships, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Benefits of Exercising with Friends](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-benefits-of-exercising-with-friends-free/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Surprising Benefits of Exercising with Friends and the theme of exercising with others and its physical and mental benefits. Students learn vocabulary related to fitness, health and social connection, talk about exercising with others and its physical and mental benefits, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Finding Empathy](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-finding-empathy/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Finding Empathy for Yourself and Others and the themes of empathy and how to develop it. Students learn vocabulary related to emotions and mindfulness, talk about empathy and how to develop it, discuss quotations about empathy, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Unconscious Bias](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-unconscious-bias/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled What is Unconscious Bias? and the themes of bias and unconscious bias. Students learn vocabulary related to bias and unconscious bias, talk about bias and unconscious bias, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson. Language […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Ask Better Questions](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-ask-better-questions/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Ask Better Questions and the theme of asking good questions. Students learn vocabulary related to asking good questions, discuss quotations about asking good questions, talk about asking good questions, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Truth about Fast Fashion](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-truth-about-fast-fashion/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Lies that Sell Fast Fashion and the theme of the impact of fast fashion and possible solutions. Students learn vocabulary related to the impact of fast fashion, discuss quotations about the impact of fast fashion, talk about the impact of fast fashion and possible solutions, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How To Stop Overthinking](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-stop-overthinking/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Overthinking the hell out of overthinking and the themes of overthinking, its effects on mental health and how to overcome it. Students learn vocabulary related to psychology and emotions, discuss quotations about overthinking, talk about overthinking, its effects on mental health and how to overcome it, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Gratitude Journaling](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-gratitude-journaling-free/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Gratitude Journaling: Working Towards Wellbeing and the themes of journaling and gratitude journaling. Students learn vocabulary related to related to positive perception and positive psychology, talk about journaling and gratitude journaling, discuss quotations about journaling, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video and reading an article, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in […]
- [B1 ESL Lesson Plan: Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-autism-spectrum-disorder/): Lesson SummaryThis engaging A2–B1 ESL lesson plan uses the short video Inside Our Autistic Minds to help students explore autism spectrum disorder and different autistic experiences. Learners discuss sensory experience, communication and inclusion, develop topic vocabulary, watch and analyse a video, read an article about creating a more autism-friendly world and practise speaking, writing and critical thinking. Learning Objectives• To introduce autism spectrum disorder and different autistic experiences.• To build vocabulary related to autism, sensory experience, communication and inclusion.• To develop viewing, listening and reading comprehension.• To develop writing skills through reflection and creative tasks.• To improve speaking through discussion […]
- [B2 ESL Lesson Plan: How to Spot Misinformation](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-spot-misinformation/): Lesson SummaryThis B2–C1 ESL lesson plan is designed around the short video Improve Your Critical Thinking Skills in Just 6 Minutes and the themes of misinformation and how to identify misleading information. Students explore how bias, evidence and unreliable claims influence what people believe and practise strategies for evaluating information more critically. Learning Objectives• Introduce the concepts of misinformation and misleading information• Expand vocabulary related to misinformation, evidence, bias and critical thinking• Develop viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills• Improve speaking through discussion and roleplay• Develop writing through reflection and creative tasks• Improve visual representing skills through multimodal composition tasks […]
- [B2 ESL Lesson Plan: Why Some People Are Always Late](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-why-some-people-are-always-late/): Lesson Summary This ESL lesson plan for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) students is based on the short video Why Some People Are Always Late. The lesson explores punctuality, habitual lateness and the reasons some people repeatedly struggle to arrive on time. Students consider the influence of personality traits, time perception, external deadlines, social expectations and established habits. Learning Objectives • To introduce the concepts of punctuality and habitual lateness.• To expand vocabulary related to time, personality and behaviour.• To develop viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills.• To develop writing skills through reflection and creative tasks.• To improve speaking […]
- [B1 ESL Lesson Plan: What Does Depression Feel Like?](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-what-does-depression-feel-like/): Lesson Summary This Pre-intermediate (A2) to Intermediate (B1) ESL lesson plan explores what depression can feel like, how it may affect daily life and how people can find support. The lesson is based on the short video What Does Depression Feel Like? Signs & Support. Students learn vocabulary related to depression, emotions, support and recovery, discuss possible signs of depression and consider how friends, family members, teachers, counsellors and health professionals can help. Students predict the content of the video, watch and analyse it, answer comprehension questions and reflect on its key ideas. They also perform a detailed roleplay focused […]
- [B1 ESL Lesson Plan: How to Negotiate](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-negotiate/): Lesson SummaryThis ESL lesson plan is designed around the short video 3 Steps to Getting What You Want in a Negotiation and the themes of negotiation and how to negotiate effectively. Students learn vocabulary related to negotiation, workplace requests and emotional preparation and explore how emotional intelligence can improve communication and outcomes. Learning Objectives• To introduce students to the concepts of negotiation and how to negotiate effectively.• To expand students’ vocabulary related to negotiation, workplace requests and emotional preparation.• To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills.• To develop students’ writing skills through reflective and persuasive tasks using new […]
- [B2 ESL Lesson Plan: How to Get Over an Ex](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-get-over-an-ex/): Lesson Summary In this Upper Intermediate (B2)–Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan, adult learners explore why people idealise ex-partners and how realistic reflection can support recovery from a painful break-up. Students discuss lost love, watch and analyse a short video, take part in a roleplay and read an article presenting eight healthy recovery strategies. Learning Objectives • Introduce the themes of ex-partners and recovering from a break-up• Build vocabulary related to relationships, separation and emotional recovery• Strengthen viewing, listening and reading comprehension• Develop speaking skills through discussion and roleplay• Develop writing and visual representing skills through creative tasks Lesson Activities • […]
- [B1 ESL Lesson Plan: Starting a New Job](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-starting-a-new-job/): Lesson Summary This B1–B2 ESL video lesson helps students explore the challenges of starting a new job and the skills needed to succeed in a new workplace. Through viewing, discussion, roleplay, reading and writing activities, students consider how employees can demonstrate competence, commitment and compatibility while building strong relationships with colleagues. Learning Objectives • Introduce the themes of starting a new job and workplace success• Expand vocabulary related to employment and workplace culture• Develop viewing, listening and reading comprehension• Improve spoken fluency through discussions and roleplay• Develop writing skills using newly acquired vocabulary• Encourage critical thinking about workplace behaviour and […]
- [C1 ESL Lesson Plan: Transformative Experiences](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-transformative-experiences/): Lesson Summary This thought-provoking Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) ESL lesson explores how transformative decisions and experiences can create a new sense of self. Through a short video, discussion, roleplay, reflective writing and an article, students consider how major life choices reshape identity, values and ways of understanding the world. Learning Objectives • Understand how transformative experiences can reshape personal identity• Learn and practise advanced vocabulary related to decision-making and conceptual change• Strengthen viewing, listening and reading comprehension• Develop speaking skills through discussion, debate and roleplay• Produce reflective and argumentative writing using new vocabulary Lesson Activities • Discussion of transformative […]
- [B2 Video Lesson Plan: When Professional Success Becomes Your Identity](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-when-professional-success-becomes-your-identity/): Lesson Summary: What happens when professional success becomes the main source of a person’s identity and self-esteem? This B2–C1 ESL lesson plan helps adult learners explore different definitions of success and consider why losing professional status can feel deeply threatening. Based on a short video featuring Arthur Brooks, the lesson examines professional identity, achievement, fear of failure and the emotional challenges of retirement or career change. Students also read an article presenting eight strategies for building an identity beyond work. Learning Objectives: • Explore different definitions of professional success. • Examine how careers can affect identity and self-esteem. • Develop […]
- [B2 ESL Lesson Plan: Signs of a Highly Sensitive Person](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-signs-of-a-highly-sensitive-person/): Lesson Summary This engaging B2–C1 ESL lesson plan explores sensitivity and highly sensitive people through a psychology video and a follow-up article. Students examine high sensitivity as a personality trait and consider its possible strengths, challenges and effects on everyday life. Learning Objectives Students expand their vocabulary related to emotions, personality traits and self-care while developing viewing, listening, reading, speaking and writing skills. They also practise critical thinking by evaluating social attitudes towards sensitivity and reflecting on how highly sensitive people can thrive. Lesson Activities Students discuss sensitivity, make predictions, watch and analyse a short video, answer comprehension questions and […]
- [B1 ESL Lesson Plan: Fear of Failure](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-fear-of-failure/): Lesson Summary: This ready-to-use B1–B2 ESL video lesson plan is based on a short video titled How to Overcome Fear of Failure by Identifying Emotional Needs. It helps learners examine why people fear failure, how negative what-if thoughts influence behaviour and how identifying emotional needs can support resilience. Students discuss quotations and personal attitudes towards failure, predict and watch a short video, answer comprehension questions and analyse its message. They then perform a roleplay, read How to Challenge Negative What-If Thoughts and develop their speaking, writing, vocabulary and critical-thinking skills. Learning Objectives: • To introduce students to the concepts of […]
- [B1 ESL Lesson Plan: How to Stay Motivated](https://film-english.com/elt-lesson-plan-how-to-stay-motivated/): Lesson Summary: This ready-to-use B1–B2 ESL lesson plan explores motivation and how to stay motivated through a short video titled How to Stay Motivated, Using Psychology. The lesson introduces learners to intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and examines how enjoyment, meaning, rewards and social influences affect behaviour. Students talk about motivation, predict video content, watch and analyse the video, answer comprehension questions and practise new vocabulary. They explore the difference between internal and external reasons for completing tasks and consider practical strategies for achieving long-term goals. Students also read an article titled How to Develop Intrinsic Motivation at Work, discuss eight […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Art of Walking](https://film-english.com/esl-video-lesson-plan-the-art-of-walking/): Lesson Summary This ready-to-use Upper Intermediate (B2)–Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around the short video The Art of Walking: How This Everyday Act Can Bring You Inner Peace. It explores how walking can help people become more observant, reconnect with their surroundings and develop a greater sense of calm. Learners discuss the role of walking in daily life, consider how physical movement may influence mental wellbeing and examine the effects of excessive screen use. They watch and analyse the video, answer comprehension questions, practise topic-related vocabulary and perform a roleplay. Students then read Why Your Mind Works Differently […]
- [B1 ESL Lesson Plan: How to Spot an AI Scam](https://film-english.com/elt-lesson-plan-how-to-spot-an-ai-scam/): Lesson Summary:This B1–B2 ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Can You Spot an AI Scam? and the topic of AI scams, fake content and online safety. Students explore how artificial intelligence can be used to create deepfakes, suspicious messages and convincing online scams. The lesson includes discussion questions, prediction activities, video viewing, comprehension questions, vocabulary work, a roleplay, an article on staying safe in a world of AI scams and follow-up speaking, writing and multimodal tasks. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of AI scams, fake content and online safety.• To expand students’ vocabulary […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Being Creative](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-hidden-power-of-your-gut-2-2/): Lesson Summary:This engaging B2–C1 ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video titled Correctness Makes You Less Creative. Here’s Why. The lesson examines creativity as a skill that can be developed through experimentation, risk-taking, feedback and reflection. Students explore how a focus on correctness can sometimes limit creativity. They discuss quotations about creativity, predict and analyse a short video, answer comprehension questions, learn vocabulary, read an article titled How to Build a Culture of Creative Experimentation and complete speaking, writing, roleplay and multimodal tasks. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of creativity as a skill that […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How To Be More Loving](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-hidden-power-of-your-gut-2-2/): Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video titled How to Be More Loving. It invites students to examine love not simply as a feeling, but as an active attitude towards others, especially when people behave in difficult, hurtful or challenging ways. The lesson helps students explore compassion, emotional wounds, forgiveness, empathy and the difference between understanding behaviour and excusing it. Students discuss quotations, watch and analyse a short video, study useful vocabulary, read an article titled How to Respond Lovingly to Difficult People and complete speaking, writing, roleplay and […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Art of Improvisation](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-hidden-power-of-your-gut-2-2/): Lesson Summary:This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How Letting Go Can Dissolve Anxiety: The Art of Improvisation and the theme of improvisation as a creative and communicative skill. Students explore how improv can help people reduce anxiety, silence the inner critic, develop confidence and become more spontaneous speakers. The lesson includes discussion questions, video-viewing activities, comprehension questions, vocabulary work, critical thinking tasks, roleplay, an article on improvisation and language learning, post-reading activities and multimodal homework tasks. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of improvisation as a creative and communicative skill.• To expand […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Music and Our Brains](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-music-and-our-brains/): Lesson Summary:This Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of music and music’s power over the brain. 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. Students analyse Michael’s ideas about rhythm, walking, emotion, memory, mirror neurons, mental health and the social power of music, then reflect on why sad music can make us feel better. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of music as a powerful emotional and neurological […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Designing a Simple Life](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-hidden-power-of-your-gut-2-2/): Lesson SummaryThis ready-to-use ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Designing a Simple Life (Minimalist Habits). The lesson explores simplicity in modern life, with a strong focus on intentional living, habits, priorities, lifestyle choices and the pressures of a fast-paced culture. Students discuss what simplicity means, talk about their own habits and priorities, predict the content of a short video, watch and analyse the video, answer comprehension questions, study vocabulary, read an article titled How to Live More Intentionally in a Fast-Paced Culture and take part in speaking, writing, critical thinking and roleplay activities.   Learning […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Weekend Warriors](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-hidden-power-of-your-gut-2-2/): Lesson SummaryThis ESL lesson plan encourages Pre-intermediate to Intermediate students to think about the benefits of weekend exercise and how everyday activities can count as physical movement. Through a short video, discussion, vocabulary work, reading, writing and roleplay, students explore practical ways to become more active. Learning Objectives • To introduce students to the benefits of regular and weekend exercise.• To expand students’ vocabulary related to exercise, health and weekend routines.• To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills.• To improve students’ speaking skills through discussion, roleplay and use of new vocabulary.• To develop students’ writing skills through creative […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Get People to Like You](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-get-people-to-like-you/): Lesson Summary This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Get People to Like You When You’re Starting a New Job. It helps Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) students explore the theme of being likeable in personal and professional situations. Students learn useful vocabulary related to social interaction, workplace relationships and positive communication. They discuss what makes people likeable, predict the content of the video, watch and analyse the video, answer comprehension questions and reflect on the advice given. The lesson also includes a follow-up article titled The Psychology of Likeability: Why People […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Regaining Our Focus](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-regaining-our-focus/): Lesson Summary: This Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of focus and regaining our focus in the attention economy. 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. Students analyse David Epstein’s ideas about attention, multitasking, digital interruption, structure, ritual and creativity, then reflect on how to protect deep focus in their own lives. Learning Objectives: • To introduce students to the concept of focus in the attention economy • To […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Start a Conversation with a Stranger](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-start-a-conversation-with-a-stranger/): Lesson Summary: This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around a short video titled How to Talk to Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere and explores the theme of conversation as a social skill. It is designed to help mature teens and adults develop key language skills — listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing — through guided discussion, roleplay, vocabulary building and engaging classroom activities. Students discuss meaningful conversations, explore how small talk can reduce awkwardness, analyse practical strategies for starting conversations and reflect on the role of communication in everyday life. The lesson also includes […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Get People to Listen to You](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-get-people-to-listen-to-you/): Lesson Summary: This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around a short video titled How to Get People to Listen to You. It explores the themes of active listening, attentive communication and workplace influence. Students discuss the qualities of good listeners, reflect on famous quotations about listening, learn vocabulary related to communication, conflict, body language and persuasion, watch and analyse a short video, read a follow-up article titled Why Confidence and Curiosity Help People Listen, answer comprehension questions and complete speaking, writing, roleplay and multimodal tasks. The lesson helps learners develop key language skills through […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Hidden Power of Your Gut](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-hidden-power-of-your-gut/): Lesson Summary: This B1–B2 ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video titled The Hidden Power of Your Gut. It explores the theme of the gut-brain axis and how the gut may influence digestion, emotions, gut feelings and behaviour. The lesson helps learners develop key language skills, including viewing, listening, speaking, reading, writing and visual representing, through guided discussion, video analysis, article reading, vocabulary building, roleplay and reflective homework tasks. Learning Objectives: • To introduce students to the concept of the gut-brain axis• To expand vocabulary related to digestion, gut health and behaviour• To develop students’ viewing, listening […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Perception and Identity](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-perception-and-identity/): Lesson Summary: This C1–C2 ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short video titled The Strange Science of Your Ever-Changing Identity. It explores the theme of perception and how it shapes identity and experience. The lesson helps learners develop key language skills, including viewing, listening, speaking, reading, writing and visual representing, through guided discussion, video analysis, article reading, vocabulary building, roleplay and reflective homework tasks. Learning Objectives: • To introduce students to the concept of perception and how it shapes identity and experience • To expand vocabulary related to perception, identity, inner speech and personal change • To […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: What Makes a Great Leader?](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-what-makes-a-great-leader/): Lesson Summary: This C1–C2 ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video titled What Makes a Great Leader? which explores the theme of leadership in modern organisations. It is designed to help learners develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing—through guided discussion, roleplay, vocabulary building, article analysis and engaging classroom activities. Students examine how great leaders create culture, encourage collaboration, build trust and support innovation. Learning Objectives: • To introduce students to the concept of leadership in modern organisations • To expand vocabulary related to leadership, innovation, collaboration and organisational change • To develop viewing, […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How the Environment Affects Our Health](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-the-environment-affects-our-health/): Lesson Summary: This Pre-intermediate (A2) to Intermediate (B1) ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video titled How Does the Environment Affect Our Health? and explores the theme of the environment and its connection to our health. It is designed to help mature teens and adults develop key language skills — listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing — through guided discussion, roleplay, vocabulary building, comprehension questions, article reading and engaging classroom activities. Learning Objectives: • To introduce students to the concept of the environment and its connection to our health • To expand vocabulary related to […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Why Morning Light Is So Important](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-why-morning-light-is-so-important/): Lesson Summary: This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video titled Why Is Morning Light So Important? It explores the theme of sunlight as an essential influence on human health, with a particular focus on morning sunlight, circadian rhythm, mood, sleep and wellbeing. It is designed to help learners develop key language skills – listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing – through guided discussion, roleplay, vocabulary building, an article and engaging classroom activities. Learning Objectives: • To introduce students to the concept of sunlight as an essential influence on human […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Self-Love vs. Love for Others](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-self-love-vs-love-for-others/): Lesson Summary: This Pre-intermediate (A2) to Intermediate (B1) ESL lesson plan is built around a short video titled Self-Love vs Love for Others. It explores the theme of self-love and helps learners reflect on the relationship between caring for themselves and caring for other people. Students learn vocabulary related to self-love, self-care, emotions and relationships, discuss a quotation, watch and analyse a short video, complete comprehension tasks, perform a roleplay and read an article titled How to Love Yourself and Care for Others. The lesson is designed to develop listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing skills through guided […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Mentorship](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-mentorship/): Lesson Summary: This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around a short video titled The Hidden Reason Smart People Stop Growing, which explores the theme of mentorship and the different forms mentoring can take. It is designed to help learners develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing—through guided discussion, vocabulary building, video comprehension, article reading, roleplay, critical thinking and reflective classroom activities. Learning Objectives: • To introduce students to the concept of mentorship and the different forms mentoring can take • To expand students’ vocabulary related to mentorship and professional development […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Point of Travel](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-point-of-travel/): Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video titled The Point of Travel. It explores the theme of travel as a form of personal growth and invites students to consider how journeys can help people gain perspective, reflect on their lives and develop emotionally. Students discuss the purpose of travel, analyse quotations, watch a thought-provoking video, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay, read an article titled Why We Travel: The Psychology of Journeys and complete speaking, writing and multimodal tasks. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of travel […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Joy](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-joy/): Lesson Summary: This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short video titled ‘The Brain-Deep Emotion That Matters More Than Happiness’. It explores the theme of joy and its emotional complexity, helping learners understand how joy differs from happiness and why joy can endure during difficult times. The lesson is designed to help learners develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing—through guided discussion, roleplay, vocabulary building, critical thinking, an article and engaging classroom activities. Learning Objectives: • To introduce students to the concept of joy and its emotional […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Health Benefits of Holidays](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-health-benefits-of-holidays/): Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video titled 7 Shocking, PROVEN Health Benefits of Vacation. It explores the theme of holidays as an important part of physical and mental well-being. Students examine how taking time off can reduce stress, support brain and body health, improve productivity and contribute to personal fulfilment. The lesson helps learners develop key language skills through viewing and discussion, reading, vocabulary building, roleplay, critical thinking and reflective writing. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of holidays as an important part of physical and […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How Loneliness Affects Us](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-loneliness-affects-us/): Lesson Summary:This C1–C2 ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short video titled Loneliness has a Bad Reputation. Let’s Change That. It is designed to help mature teens and adults explore the themes of being alone, loneliness, solitude, friendship and social health. Students develop key language skills through viewing and discussion, vocabulary building, comprehension questions, critical thinking, roleplay, article reading, writing tasks and multimodal composition. The lesson encourages learners to reflect on the difference between loneliness and solitude, the value of friendship and the importance of social health. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concepts of being alone, […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Language Learning Hacks](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-language-learning-hacks/): This Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video titled 5 Smart Hacks to Learn a Language Fast. It explores the theme of effective language learning and encourages mature teens and adults to think critically about how learners can improve fluency, confidence and communication through practical language learning hacks. Students discuss quotations and questions, predict video content, watch and analyse a short video, read an article about using films, TV and music, complete comprehension tasks and practise new vocabulary through speaking, writing, roleplay and multimodal homework activities. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Benefits of Flexible Thinking](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-benefits-of-flexible-thinking/): Lesson Summary:This Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video The Benefits of Flexible Thinking and explores the theme of flexibility and flexible thinking. It is designed to help learners develop key language skills – listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing – through guided discussion, vocabulary building, roleplay, critical thinking, article work and engaging classroom activities. Students reflect on how flexible thinking can help people adapt to change, manage stress, solve problems and grow personally. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of flexibility and flexible thinking• To expand […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Spot a Liar](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-spot-a-liar/): Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around the short video How to Tell If Someone Is Lying to You and explores the theme of lies, liars and deception. Students examine common misconceptions about spotting lies, discuss truthfulness and trust, learn vocabulary related to evidence and judgement, and develop their viewing, listening, reading, speaking and writing skills. The lesson also includes an article titled Why We Believe Lies: The Psychology of Truth Bias, which encourages learners to think critically about why people often believe others and how balanced scepticism can help them make better […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Habits Holding You Back](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-habits-holding-you-back/): Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video titled 5 Habits Holding You Back from Success. It explores the theme of success and how it is shaped by behaviour, especially in professional and leadership contexts. Students discuss ideas about success, analyse habits that can limit progress, develop vocabulary related to leadership and workplace behaviour, perform a roleplay and read a follow-up article titled Why Small Behaviour Changes Can Transform Your Career. The lesson encourages learners to think critically about confidence, boundaries, perfectionism, visibility and career growth. Learning Objectives:• To introduce […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Deal with Stress](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-deal-with-stress/): Lesson Summary:This Pre-intermediate (A2) to Intermediate (B1) ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video titled How to Deal with Stress and explores the theme of stress, how it affects the body and mind, and how people can cope with it. It is designed to help mature teens and adults develop key language skills — listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing — through guided discussion, video analysis, vocabulary building, article reading, roleplay, reflection and multimodal homework tasks. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of stress and how to deal with it• To expand students’ […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Understanding ADHD](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-understanding-adhd/): Lesson Summary:This ESL video lesson plan is designed around the short video What is ADHD? and explores the theme of ADHD and understanding it. Suitable for Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) mature teens and adults, the lesson encourages students to think about attention, energy, emotions, movement, friendship and learning differences. Through viewing and discussion, students develop comprehension skills, build topic-based vocabulary, analyse the video, read an article titled The Speedy Brain: How ADHD Affects Learning, Friendship and Emotions, take part in a roleplay and complete reflective speaking and writing tasks. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Self-Help Problem](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-self-help-problem/): Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video titled The Dangerous and Addictive Fantasy of ‘Unlimited Potential’ and explores the theme of self-help and the problem of self-help. It is designed to help learners develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing—through guided discussion, roleplay, vocabulary building, critical thinking and engaging classroom activities. Students examine the appeal of self-help culture, question the idea of unlimited potential and reflect on how accepting limits can lead to a richer and more fulfilling life. Learning Objectives: • To introduce students […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Guided Imagery](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-guided-imagery/): Lesson Summary:This Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video titled How Your Imagination Can Reduce Stress and explores the theme of guided imagery. 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. Students examine how visualisation and guided imagery can help reduce stress, promote relaxation and support well-being. They also read an article titled Using Guided Imagery to Learn English, discuss key ideas and reflect on how imagination can be used as a practical […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Become Antifragile](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-become-antifragile/): Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video titled Don’t Chase Happiness. Become Antifragile. and explores the theme of antifragility. It is designed to help mature teens and adults develop key language skills through viewing, discussion, vocabulary building, roleplay, article reading, comprehension tasks, writing and critical reflection. Learners examine how people can respond to pressure, recover from hardship and grow through difficulty. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of antifragility• To expand students’ vocabulary related to happiness, hardship, resilience and well-being• To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Hillbilly Elegy](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-scoop-2/): A 40-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film Hillbilly Elegy starring Glenn Close, Amy Adams, Gabriel Basso and Haley Bennett for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 330 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 990 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Noise Pollution](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-noise-pollution/): Lesson Summary:This A2–B1 ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of noise pollution, its effects and possible solutions. It is designed to help learners develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing—through viewing, discussion, and creative tasks. Students analyse real-world environmental issues, expand their vocabulary and reflect critically on solutions. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of noise pollution and its effects.• To introduce students to possible solutions to noise pollution.• To expand students’ vocabulary related to environmental and health issues.• To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading comprehension […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: FOBO (Fear Of Better Options)](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-fobo/): Lesson Summary:This B2–C1 ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of effective decision-making and FOBO (Fear Of Better Options). 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. Students explore how people make decisions, analyse the concept of FOBO and learn strategies to overcome analysis paralysis. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of effective decision-making and FOBO.• To expand vocabulary related to decision-making and choice.• To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills.• […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Find Your Flow](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-find-your-flow/): Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of states of flow and strategies for finding flow. 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. Students explore how to achieve optimal performance while developing fluency, critical thinking and communicative confidence. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of states of flow• To introduce students to strategies for finding their flow• To expand vocabulary related to focus, motivation […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Perfectionism](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-perfectionism/): Lesson Summary:This Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of perfectionism and perfectionists. It is designed to help learners develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing—through viewing, discussion, and creative activities. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of perfectionism and perfectionists• To expand vocabulary related to work habits, productivity and perfectionism• To develop viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills• To develop writing skills through reflection and creative tasks• To improve speaking skills through discussion and roleplay• To develop visual representing skills through […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Emotionally Intelligent People](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-emotionally-intelligent-people/): Lesson Summary:This Advanced (C1)–Proficient (C2) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of emotional intelligence and the characteristics of emotionally intelligent people. 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. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of emotional intelligence• To introduce students to the characteristics of emotionally intelligent people• To expand students’ vocabulary related to emotions, leadership and behaviour• To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills• To develop students’ writing skills through […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Cognitive Bias](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-cognitive-bias/): Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores how cognitive biases influence thinking and behaviour. It is designed to help learners develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading and writing—through guided discussion, roleplay, vocabulary building and engaging classroom activities. The lesson encourages critical thinking and reflection while exploring how mental shortcuts shape decision-making. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of cognitive bias• To explore how cognitive biases influence thinking and behaviour• To expand vocabulary related to cognition and reasoning• To develop viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills• […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Beyond the Comfort Zone](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-beyond-the-comfort-zone/): Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of stepping outside the comfort zone as a strategy for personal growth. 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. Students explore habits, behaviour and mindset while reflecting on their own experiences and developing critical thinking skills. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of the comfort zone and its impact on behaviour• To introduce students to stepping outside the […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Self-compassion](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-self-compassion/): Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the themes of compassion and self-compassion. 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. Learners reflect on ambition, well-being and emotional awareness while developing fluency and critical thinking skills. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concepts of compassion and self-compassion.• To expand vocabulary related to well-being, ambition and emotional awareness.• To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills.• To develop students’ […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Good Stress](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-good-stress/): Lesson Summary:This B1–B2 ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of good stress. 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. Students examine how stress affects the body and mind, explore whether stress can be beneficial, and reflect on their own experiences through meaningful communicative tasks. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of stress and its effects on our lives.• To introduce students to the idea that stress can sometimes be beneficial.• To expand […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Your Brain on Exercise](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-your-brain-on-exercise/):   Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of the benefits of exercise for the brain. 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. Students explore neuroscience concepts, analyse quotations, watch and interpret a video, and deepen their understanding through an accompanying article, Why Movement Improves Mental Health, with comprehension and critical thinking tasks. The lesson encourages reflection on how physical activity influences mental wellbeing. Learning Objectives:• To […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Metacognition](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-metacognition/): Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of metacognition and emotional intelligence. 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. Learners explore how thinking about thinking can improve emotional awareness and self-regulation, while developing critical thinking and communicative competence. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of metacognition and emotional awareness• To introduce students to strategies for improving emotional intelligence through metacognition• To expand students’ vocabulary related […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Lean Into Imposter Syndrome](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-lean-into-imposter-syndrome/): Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of imposter syndrome and its psychological impact and advantages. 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. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of imposter syndrome and its psychological impact.• To introduce students to the potential advantages of imposter syndrome.• To expand students’ vocabulary related to success, self-perception and psychology.• To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills.• […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Save Money](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-save-money/): Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of saving money and practical strategies for financial behaviour. 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. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of saving money and financial behaviour.• To introduce students to practical strategies for how to save money.• To expand students’ vocabulary related to finance, behaviour and decision-making.• To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading comprehension […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Health Benefits of Coffee](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-health-benefits-of-coffee/): Lesson Summary:This A2–B1 ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of coffee, its cultural significance and health benefits. It is designed to help learners develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing—through viewing, discussion and creative activities. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the theme of coffee and its cultural significance.• To introduce students to the concept of the health benefits of coffee.• To expand students’ vocabulary related to health, nutrition and lifestyle.• To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills.• To improve students’ speaking skills through discussion and […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How AI Can Improve Your Life](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-ai-can-improve-your-life/): Lesson Summary:This B1–B2 ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of artificial intelligence and its everyday uses. It is designed to help learners develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing—through viewing, discussion, and creative tasks. Students engage with authentic content, expand their vocabulary related to AI and digital technology, and reflect on how technology is shaping modern life. Learning Objectives:• Introduce artificial intelligence and its everyday uses• Expand vocabulary related to AI and digital technology• Develop viewing and listening comprehension skills• Strengthen reading skills through an article on AI in […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Learned Optimism](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-learned-optimism/):   Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video that explores the theme of optimism and learned optimism. 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. Students analyse the concept of learned helplessness, engage with meaningful quotations, and deepen their understanding through an accompanying article and reflective tasks. Learning Objectives:• Introduce the concept of optimism and learned optimism• Expand vocabulary related to psychology and behaviour• Develop viewing and listening comprehension skills• Strengthen reading […]
- [The Science of Kindness](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-science-of-kindness/): Lesson Summary:This Pre-intermediate (A2) to Intermediate (B1) ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video The Science of Kindness and explores kindness, its importance in everyday life and the science behind helping others. Through viewing, discussion and creative activities, students learn vocabulary related to kindness, emotions and social behaviour, while developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Learners analyse quotations about kindness, predict the content of a short video, complete comprehension tasks and participate in a roleplay. They then read the article Why Helping Others Makes Us Happier, discuss the ideas presented and reflect on how acts of […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Micro Habits](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-micro-habits/): Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2)–Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video titled Micro Habits That Improved My Life and explores how small daily actions can lead to lasting personal change. Through viewing and discussion, students analyse ideas about habits and mindset, perform a roleplay and read the article Why Tiny Habits Lead to Big Results while developing vocabulary related to habits, mindset and personal development. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of habits and micro habits.• To expand students’ vocabulary related to habits, mindset and personal development.• To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Self-love and Dating](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-self-love-and-dating/): Lesson Summary:This Advanced (C1)–Proficient (C2) ESL video lesson plan is built around the thought-provoking video The Only Way to Date Successfully and explores the theme of self-love and its importance in romantic relationships. Students develop vocabulary related to relationships, emotional wellbeing and dating while reflecting on how self-esteem shapes our choices in love. Through viewing and discussion, learners analyse key ideas about self-worth, explore quotations about self-love, perform a roleplay about dating advice and read an article titled Why Self-Esteem Shapes Romantic Relationships. The lesson encourages learners to reflect critically on attraction, rejection and emotional independence while developing speaking, listening, […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Power of Negative Emotions](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-power-of-negative-emotions/): Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video titled How to Harness the Power of Negative Emotions and explores how negative emotions can be transformed into productive energy. Students discuss quotations, watch and analyse a short video, take part in roleplay activities and read an article titled Turning Anxiety into Anticipation: Emotional Transformation Strategies while developing vocabulary related to emotions and emotional awareness. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of negative emotions and how they influence behaviour.• To introduce students to the idea that negative emotions can be transformed […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Exercise and Mental Health](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-exercise-and-mental-health/): 🎯 Level: B1–B2 💡 Theme: Exercise and mental Health Lesson Summary:This B1–B2 ESL video lesson plan is built around the video How Exercise Saved My Mental Health and explores the importance of exercise for mental well-being through viewing, discussion and creative activities. Learning Objectives:• Introduce students to the theme of exercise and healthy lifestyles.• Introduce students to the importance of exercise for good mental health.• Expand vocabulary related to exercise, health and well-being.• Develop viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills.• Develop writing skills through creative tasks and use of new vocabulary.• Improve speaking skills through discussion and roleplay activities.• Practise […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Patience](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-patience/): Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is built around the thought-provoking video I study patience in a lab. Here’s what I’ve found. and explores the theme of patience in an age of instant gratification. The lesson helps learners develop key language skills through viewing, discussion and creative activities focused on perseverance, well-being and self-regulation. Students engage with authentic quotations, predict and analyse video content, answer structured comprehension questions, take part in a workplace roleplay and read the article Digital Culture and the Crisis of Patience. The lesson promotes reflection on modern expectations, digital culture […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Empire of Light](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-empire-of-light/):   A 56-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film Empire of Light starring Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward, Toby Jones and Colin Firth for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.   The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 240 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 720 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Life's Risks and Rewards](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-lifes-risks-and-rewards/): Lesson Summary:This Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) ESL video lesson plan explores the concept of risk and reward and how individuals make decisions when facing uncertainty. Aimed at mature teens and adults, the lesson helps learners develop vocabulary related to decision-making, fear and uncertainty while strengthening viewing, listening, reading and speaking skills. Through viewing and discussion, roleplay and reflective tasks, students analyse how people evaluate consequences and balance potential benefits against possible drawbacks. The lesson encourages thoughtful communication and critical reflection on real-life risk-taking behaviour. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of risk and reward.• To expand […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Toxic Positivity](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-toxic-positivity/):   Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short video titled At What Point Does Optimism Become Unhealthy? and explores the themes of optimism, toxic positivity and emotional literacy. Students develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading and writing—through guided discussion, roleplay, vocabulary building and reflective activities. The lesson encourages critical thinking about modern emotional culture and helps learners articulate complex emotional experiences with greater precision. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concepts of optimism, toxic positivity and emotional literacy.• To expand students’ vocabulary related to emotional experience and […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Wellbeing](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-wellbeing/): Lesson Summary:This Pre-intermediate (A2) to Intermediate (B1) ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video What is wellbeing? and explores the theme of wellbeing and ways of achieving and maintaining it. Students develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading and writing—through viewing and discussion, vocabulary building, roleplay and critical thinking activities. The lesson also includes a thought-provoking article titled How Architecture Can Improve Wellbeing, encouraging learners to explore how environment influences quality of life. Suitable for mature teens and adults, the lesson provides structured, communicative tasks that promote reflection and meaningful language use. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Blindness](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-blindness/): Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short video titled Can (and should) we cure blindness? and explores the theme of blindness as both a medical condition and an identity. Learners engage with complex ethical questions while developing vocabulary related to medical research and genetics. Through viewing, discussion and creative activities, students strengthen their listening, reading, speaking and writing skills. The lesson also features an in-depth article, Blindness and Identity: Beyond the Medical Model, which encourages learners to reflect critically on disability, culture and inclusion. Learning Objectives:• Introduce blindness as […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Jobs AI Can’t Replace](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-jobs-ai-cant-replace/): Lesson Summary:This Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) ESL video lesson plan is built around the thought-provoking short video Is Human Connection the New Job Security? and explores the theme of artificial intelligence and its impact on employment. Through viewing, discussion and creative activities, learners examine the concept of ‘high tech’ and ‘high touch’ work, analyse quotations about artificial intelligence, and reflect on how emotional intelligence may shape the future of employment. Students also read the article The Rise of Emotional Intelligence in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, strengthening their critical thinking and academic vocabulary. The lesson is designed for mature […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Sustainable Design](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-sustainable-design/): Lesson Summary:This Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) ESL video lesson plan is built around the short film Inside Dubai’s Push for Sustainable Design and explores the theme of sustainability and sustainable design. Learners engage in guided discussion, vocabulary development and critical reflection as they explore how designers are reimagining materials to create a more sustainable future. The lesson integrates viewing, discussion and creative tasks, followed by an in-depth reading article titled Plastic Reimagined: Creative Solutions for a Sustainable World. Students develop key language skills while examining real-world environmental challenges and innovative design solutions. Learning Objectives:• Introduce students to sustainability […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Niceness](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-niceness/): Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is built around the thought-provoking short film In Praise of Nice People. It explores the theme of appreciating nice people and the value of niceness in relationships and society. Through viewing, discussion and creative tasks, learners expand key vocabulary related to human nature and gratitude, analyse quotations about kindness, engage in roleplay, and read an extended article titled Why We Take Niceness for Granted. The lesson promotes reflection, empathy and critical thinking while developing core language skills. Learning Objectives:• Introduce students to the theme of appreciating nice people […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Working in a Prison](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-working-in-a-prison/): Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short video that explores prisons, their role in society and the realities of working in a prison environment. Learners engage with authentic perspectives, analyse quotations, read an in-depth article on invisible jobs and develop language skills through viewing, discussion and creative activities. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the theme of prisons and their role in society.• To introduce students to the realities of working in a prison environment.• To expand students’ vocabulary related to prisons, institutional work and trauma.• To develop students’ […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Managing Strong Emotions](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-managing-strong-emotions/): Lesson Summary:This ESL video lesson plan explores strong emotions and how to manage them effectively through a short video titled Managing Strong Emotions: Working Towards Wellbeing. Designed for Intermediate to Upper Intermediate learners, the lesson combines viewing, discussion, roleplay and reflective tasks to help students build emotional vocabulary, improve comprehension skills and develop greater awareness of emotional wellbeing. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the theme of strong emotions and managing them effectively.• To expand students’ vocabulary related to emotions, behaviour and self-management.• To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills.• To develop students’ writing skills through creative and […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Thoughtful Leadership](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-thoughtful-leadership/): Lesson Summary:This Advanced (C1)–Proficient (C2) ESL video lesson plan is built around a compelling short video that explores thoughtful leadership and value-driven decision-making. Through viewing, discussion and creative activities, learners examine how leadership values influence organisational culture while developing advanced language skills and critical thinking. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of leadership and how leaders shape organisational culture.• To introduce students to the concept of thoughtful leadership and value-driven decision-making.• To expand students’ vocabulary related to leadership, conflict and professional values.• To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills through guided tasks.• To develop students’ writing […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Smart City of The Future](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-smart-city-of-the-future/): 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 of city living. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the theme of cities and urban life.• To introduce students to the concept of smart cities of the future.• To expand students’ vocabulary related to cities, technology and surveillance.• To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Emotions](https://film-english.com/esl-video-lesson-plan-emotions/): 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 Objectives:• To introduce students to emotions as constructed experiences.• To explore how emotional responses are shaped by past experiences.• To expand vocabulary connected to emotions and relationships.• To develop viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills.• To develop writing skills through reflective and analytical tasks.• To […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Reclaim Your Attention](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-reclaim-your-attention/): 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 developing language skills through viewing, discussion and creative activities. Learning Objectives:• To understand why attention is important in contemporary life• To explore the concept of attention fragmentation and its causes• To expand vocabulary related to attention, focus and productivity• To strengthen viewing, listening and reading […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Emotional Communication](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-emotional-communication/): 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 in Emotional Honesty, allowing learners to further explore how timing influences emotional honesty in relationships. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of emotional communication.• To introduce students to ways of expressing emotions clearly and respectfully.• To expand students’ vocabulary related to emotional communication […]
- [Extensive Viewing Guide: Scoop](https://film-english.com/extensive-viewing-guide-scoop/):   A 67-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film Scoop starring Gillian Anderson, Keeley Hawes, Billie Piper and Rufus Sewell for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking. The viewing guide includes: • Viewing recommendations • A film synopsis with a glossary • Pre-viewing discussion questions • A glossary (CEFR B1 – C2) of 330 words, phrasal verbs and expressions with phonetic spelling used in the film, with 990 example sentences, to aid comprehension and vocabulary acquisition. • Post-viewing discussion questions […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Find Happiness](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-find-happiness/): Lesson Summary:This Advanced (C1–C2) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video titled How I Find Happiness that explores the theme of finding happiness through awareness and environment. It is designed to help learners develop key language skills through viewing, discussion and creative activities, alongside an in-depth reading on wonder and adult happiness that encourages reflection and critical thinking. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the theme of happiness as a subjective and experiential concept.• To introduce students to different ways of finding happiness through awareness and environment.• To expand students’ vocabulary related to happiness, perception and mental states.• […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Digital Privacy](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-digital-privacy/): 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:• To introduce students to the concept of digital privacy in everyday online life• To expand students’ vocabulary related to digital privacy and surveillance• To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills• To improve students’ speaking skills through structured discussion and roleplay using new vocabulary• […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Start Creating](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-start-creating/): 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, roleplay and reflective writing before reading an extended article that deepens understanding of habits, resistance and self-doubt. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the problem of constantly consuming content without creating.• To introduce students to practical ways of starting the creative process.• To expand students’ […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Global Leadership](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-global-leadership/): Lesson Summary:This Pre-intermediate to Intermediate ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video that explores global leadership. Learners develop key language skills through viewing, discussion and creative activities, including roleplay, critical thinking tasks and an extended reading on what makes a good global leader. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concepts of leadership and global leadership• To expand vocabulary related to global leadership and education• To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills• To develop students’ writing skills through creative tasks and use of new vocabulary• To improve students’ speaking skills through discussion and roleplay using […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Our Relationship with Nature](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-our-relationship-with-nature/): Lesson Summary:This A2–B1 ESL video lesson plan is built around the short film Our Relationship with Nature and explores how humans connect with and affect the natural world. Learners develop key language skills through viewing, discussion and creative activities, including a follow-up article titled How We Can Learn to Respect the Earth. Learning Objectives: Introduce learners to the theme of our relationship with nature Expand vocabulary linked to nature and human responsibility Develop viewing, listening and reading comprehension Build writing skills through creative tasks and new lexis Improve speaking through discussion and roleplay Strengthen critical thinking and reflection Improve visual […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Eat More Healthily](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-eat-more-healthily/): 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. Learning Objectives:• Build awareness of nutrition and healthy eating• Develop topic-specific vocabulary• Improve viewing listening and reading comprehension• Practise writing through reflective tasks• Strengthen speaking through discussion and roleplay• Enhance visual representing through creative homework Lesson Activities:• Food and health lead-in activities• Video prediction and […]
- [B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Benefits of a Minimalist Wardrobe](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-benefits-of-a-minimalist-wardrobe/): Lesson Summary:This B1–B2 ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video exploring minimalism and minimalist dressing. Learners develop key language skills through viewing, discussion and creative activities focused on clothing, lifestyle and wellbeing. Learning Objectives:• Introduce minimalism and minimalist dressing• Expand vocabulary on clothing and consumption• Develop viewing, listening and reading skills• Improve speaking through discussion and roleplay• Strengthen writing through reflective tasks• Build visual representing skills through multimodal work Lesson Activities:• Lead-in discussion on lifestyle and clothing• Prediction and key vocabulary work• Video viewing with guided questions• Quotation analysis and debate• Roleplay on wardrobe choices• Reading on […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan:  How to Think about Goals](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-think-about-goals/): Lesson Summary:This Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short video titled I WAS WRONG – How I Set Goals. The lesson explores different ways of thinking about goals and how goals and systems work together to shape purpose and success. Learners develop key language skills through viewing, discussion and creative activities including quotation analysis, critical thinking tasks, roleplay and an in-depth article reading. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to different ways of thinking about goals.• To explore how goals and systems work together.• To expand vocabulary related to goals, systems and purpose.• […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: The Value of Work](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-the-value-of-work/): Lesson Summary:This Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) ESL lesson plan is built around a compelling short video in which David Graeber explores the value of work and what makes work meaningful. Through viewing, discussion and creative activities, learners examine competing ideas about labour, social value and caring work. The lesson is enriched by an in-depth article titled Why Caring Labour Is Undervalued and What That Costs Society, encouraging learners to think critically, reflect deeply and express complex ideas with confidence. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to competing ideas of what makes work valuable.• To expand students’ vocabulary related to labour […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Break Bad Habits](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-break-bad-habits/): 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 concept of habits and habitual behaviour.• To explore the science behind habits and how they are formed.• To expand vocabulary related to habits and behaviour change.• To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills.• To improve students’ speaking skills through discussion and roleplay using […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Be Empathetic](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-be-empathetic/): 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 titled Empathy at Work: Building Trust Without Fixing. Learners reflect on real-world communication, develop critical thinking skills and practise language for building trust and meaningful relationships. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of empathy and its importance in relationships.• To explore how empathy […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Improve  Your Relationships](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-improve-your-relationships/): Lesson Summary:This Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short video titled Five Ways to Improve Your Relationships. The lesson explores relationships, human connection and self-awareness, encouraging learners to reflect on communication, conflict and emotional honesty. Through viewing and discussion, roleplay, vocabulary development and an extended reading article, students build language skills while engaging with meaningful real-life themes. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the themes of relationships, human connection and self-awareness.• To expand students’ vocabulary related to relationships and emotional awareness.• To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills.• To improve […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How Social Media  Affects Our Emotions](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-social-media-affects-our-emotions/): Lesson Summary:This Intermediate to Upper Intermediate ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video Is Social Media Messing with Our Emotions? and explores how social media shapes emotional experience in modern life. Learners engage with thought-provoking viewing tasks, discussion, roleplay and an extended reading text titled Designing Social Media for Emotional Well-being. The lesson encourages reflection, critical thinking and meaningful communication while developing language related to emotions and technology. Learning Objectives:• To introduce learners to social media and emotional well-being.• To expand vocabulary related to emotions, technology and online behaviour.• To develop viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills.• […]
- [A2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: New Year’s Resolutions](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-new-years-resolutions/): Lesson Summary:This ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short video that explores New Year’s resolutions and why they often fail. Aimed at Pre-intermediate (A2) to Intermediate (B1) learners, the lesson encourages reflection on goal setting, habits and personal change through viewing, discussion, roleplay and writing. Learners also engage with an article titled Why Small Habits Lead to Big Change, allowing them to deepen understanding and apply ideas to their own lives. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of New Year’s resolutions.• To explore reasons why New Year’s resolutions often fail.• To expand vocabulary related to […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How to Clearly Communicate an Idea](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-to-clearly-communicate-an-idea/): Lesson Summary:This B1–B2 ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video that explores effective communication in public speaking. Learners examine how speakers communicate ideas clearly through structure and purpose, develop vocabulary related to planning and delivering messages, and engage in discussion, roleplay, and reflective writing. The lesson also includes a reading text that frames a talk as a journey, helping learners understand how to guide an audience effectively. Learning Objectives:• Introduce learners to effective communication in public speaking• Explore the concept of a clear main idea through a throughline• Develop topic-specific vocabulary for planning and delivery• Strengthen viewing, […]
- [B2 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Why Humiliation Exists](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-why-humiliation-exists/): Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short video that explores humiliation and its social function. Learners examine why humiliation exists, how it operates in society and how public shame can be challenged. Through viewing, discussion and creative activities, students develop language skills, critical thinking and emotional awareness, culminating in reading and responding to the article Breaking the Cycle of Public Shame. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of humiliation and its social function.• To explore evolutionary and cultural reasons for humiliation.• To expand vocabulary related to identity, […]
- [C1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: How Reading Changes Your Brain](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-plan-how-reading-changes-your-brain/):   Lesson Summary:This Advanced to Proficient ESL video lesson plan is built around the video How Reading Changes the Way Your Brain Works and explores the powerful relationship between reading, cognition and the brain. Through viewing, discussion and creative activities, learners examine how reading developed, how it shapes brain function and why deep reading matters in a distracted digital world. The lesson includes quotation analysis, roleplay, a substantial reading text and reflective writing tasks that promote critical thinking and learner autonomy. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the themes of reading and how reading changes the brain• To develop advanced […]

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- [Mr. Happy Man](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-mr-happy-man/): This ESL lesson is designed around a beautiful short film by Matt Morris about Johnny Barnes, an 88-year-old man who dedicates his life to making people happy. Students practise speaking, listening and writing.
- [Sidewalk](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-sidewalk/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a beautifully animated short film by artist Celia Bullwinkel titled Sidewalk that portrays a woman’s journey through the passage of time. In the lesson talk about the various stages of life and how we change physically and emotionally, watch a short film and describe how a woman changes through the course of her life.
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- [All That We Share](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-all-that-we-share/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled All That We Share by Danish TV channel TV2Danmark. In the lesson students talk about the communities they belong to, find out what they share with their classmates, watch and discuss a video about what a community shares.
- [The Adventures of a Cardboard Box](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-adventures-of-a-cardboard-box/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film called The Adventures of a Cardboard Box in which a small boy finds myriad of uses for a cardboard box and the theme of creativity. Students do activities to encourage creativity, watch a short film, talk about a short film and discuss creativity.
- [A Thousand Words](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-a-thousand-words/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film called A Thousand Words by Ted Chung. Students predict a story from its title, watch the start of a short film and make predictions about how a story will continue and write a story.
- [Amar](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-amar/): This ESL lesson is designed around a short film Amar by Andrew Hinton which focuses on a single day in the life of a fourteen-year-old Indian boy. Students practise talking about their present and past daily routines, and compare their routines with those of the boy featured in the film.
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- [The Black Hole](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-black-hole/): This ESL lesson is designed around a short film called The Black Hole directed by Philip Sansom and Olly Williams, and the themes of black holes, money and greed.
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- [Make It Count](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-make-it-count/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around an inspiring short film titled Make It Count and the themes of life, inspiration and travel. Students put words into order to create quotations, discuss quotations, watch a short film, speak and write.
- [Success](https://film-english.com/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.
- [Black Button](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-black-button/): This ESL lesson is designed around a short film called The Black Button and the theme of moral dilemmas. Students practise reading, reading and listening.
- [Speed dating](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-speed-dating/): This ESL lesson is designed around a short film by Meghann Artes and the theme of dating. In the lesson students talk about meeting a partner and dating, watch a short film, and read and discuss speed-dating questions.
- [My Earliest Childhood Memory](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-my-earliest-childhood-memory/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled My earliest Childhood Memory, and the theme of childhood memories. Students describe their earliest childhood memory and listen to other students describe theirs, watch a short film and reconstruct the narration, and talk about other childhood memories.
- [The Best Men Can Be](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-best-men-can-be/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a viral short film commissioned by the brand Gillette. In the lesson students watch a short film, speak about masculinity, and write their own Twitter comment.
- [Mind the Gap](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-mind-the-gap/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Mind the Gap. Students watch the first part of the film speculate and predict how it is going to end, read an article and talk about the film and article.
- [Fear of Flying](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-fear-of-flying/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Fear of Flying and the theme of fears. Students write sentences, dictate sentences, speak, and watch a short film.
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- [What’s on your mind?](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-whats-on-your-mind/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled What’s on your mind? and the theme of Facebook. Students practise vocabulary related to social media, watch a short film, and talk about Facebook.
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- [Coca-cola Ad](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-coca-cola-ad/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a Coca-Cola video and the theme of healthy eating and lifestyles. Students compare their eating habits and lifestyle with those of their grandparents, watch an advert, read a press release and talk about the values Coca-Cola adverts try to transmit.
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- [Penelope in the Treehouse](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-penelope-in-the-treehouse/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Penelope in the Treehouse and the theme of families. In the lesson students watch but don’t hear the start of a short film, decide what is happening and what the characters are saying, predict the rest of the story and write a story.
- [The Reader](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-reader/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a moving short film titled The Reader and the theme of literacy. In the lesson students write a narrative, watch a short film and discuss literacy strategies.
- [The Gift](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-gift/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a beautiful short animation and the themes of love and relationships. Students watch a trailer and predict a story, watch a short film and write a narrative based on it and discuss relationships.
- [Albert and Aidan Sykes](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-albert-and-aidan-sykes/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Albert and Aidan Sykes, and the themes of family and racism. In the lesson students do a dictation, predict the answer to questions, listen to an interview, answer comprehension questions, watch two short videos, and speak about the videos.
- [Lessons Learned](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-lessons-learned/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Lessons Learned and the theme of life lessons. In the lesson students watch two short videos, speculate, speak and read about life lessons.
- [97% Love Match](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-97-love-match/): This ESL lesson is designed around a short film titled 97% Love Match and the themes of apps and dating. Students talk about the apps they commonly use, do a dictation, watch a short film and retell a story.
- [Learning a Language](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-learning-a-language/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film and the theme of learning a new language. Students discuss why they are learning English, come up with reasons why people learn a new language and the benefits of learning a new language, watch a short film and discuss ways to improve their language learning.
- [The Boy Who Learned to Fly](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-boy-who-learned-to-fly/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Boy Who Learned to Fly based on the life of Usain Bolt and the theme of the Olympic Games. In the lesson students speak about sports and the Olympic games, watch a short film, retell a story and write a summary of a story.
- [Taking Flight](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-taking-flight/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Taking Flight and the themes of childhood games, grandparents and grandchildren. Students watch a short film, predict a story, retell a story, discuss the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren, and discuss a short film.
- [Taking Pictures](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-taking-pictures/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Taking Pictures and the theme of photos. Students learn and practise vocabulary related to photos, describe a photo, listen to a description of a photo, and talk about photos.
- [I forgot my phone](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-i-forgot-my-phone/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a beautiful short film by titled I lost my phone and the theme of mobile phones. Students listen to a film and speculate about what is happening, watch the film to check their answers and talk about mobile phone use.
- [In a Heartbeat](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-in-a-heartbeat/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled In a Heartbeat and the theme of love. Students learn and practice expressions using the word “heart”, watch a short film trailer, predict and write a story, watch and discuss a short film, and watch and discuss a video in which elderly people give their reactions to the short film.
- [The Other Pair](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-other-pair/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Other Pair and the themes of altruism and empathy. Students watch a short film, write a story, and speak about a story.
- [The Employment](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-employment/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Employment and the themes of jobs and employment. Students revise job vocabulary, talk about jobs and employment, and watch and discuss a short film about employment.
- [Racism is Real](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-racism-is-real/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video about racism. In the lesson students watch the video, identify eight differences between the treatment of black versus white people, read a pledge, write their own pledge, and discuss racism and discrimination.
- [Soar](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-soar/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a delightful short film by Alyce Tzue titled Soar and the theme of flying. Students listen to a description of a scene, visualise it, predict what is going to happen next, write a narrative, watch a short film and discuss it.
- [The Notebook](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-notebook/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a beautiful short film titled The Notebook and the theme of household chores. Students learn and practise vocabulary related to household chores, talk about household chores and watch a short film.
- [The Present](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-present/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a moving short film titled The Present and the theme of teenagers. Students practice adjectives related to character and teenagers, watch the start of a short film, write a narrative and discuss the film.
- [Alike](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-alike/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Alike. In the lesson students practise using alike, adjectives to describe character and routines, watch a short film, predict how the film will end and speak about the film.
- [Can I help you with anything?](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-can-i-help-you-with-anything/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Can I help you with anything? and the theme of kindness. In the lesson students predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, speak about the short film and kindness, and perform a roleplay.
- [A Single Life](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-a-single-life/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled A Single Life and the theme of stages of life. In the lesson students practise vocabulary related to the stages of life, discuss stages of life, watch a short film, and speak and write about it.
- [What teens are thankful for](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-what-teens-are-thankful-for/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled What teens are thankful for in which students talk about what they are grateful for, watch a video and write their own letters of gratitude.
- [Ian](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-ian/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Ian inspired by the true story of a boy of the same name, and the theme of disability. In the lesson students watch a short film, and speak, write and read about it and their reactions to it.
- [Love Actually](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-love-actually/): A 33-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film Love Actually starring Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Liam Neeson, Keira Knightley, Colin Firth,and Rowan Atkinson for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [The Fault in Our Stars](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-fault-in-our-stars/): A 44-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film The Fault in Our Stars for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Silver Linings Playbook](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-silver-linings-playbook/): A 42-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Silver Linings Playbook starring Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Dead Poets Society](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-dead-poets-society/): A 30-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Dead Poets Society starring Robin Williams and Ethan Hawke for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [The Social Network](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-social-network/): A 32-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film The Social Network starring Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Wonder](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-wonder/): A 31-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Wonder starring  Julia Roberts, Owen Williams and Jacob Temblay for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Little Miss Sunshine](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-little-miss-sunshine/): A 26-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Little Miss Sunshine starring  Greg Kinnear, Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Paul Dano, Abigail Breslin, and Alan Arkin for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Language study activity sheet](https://film-english.com/film-worksheet-language-study-activity-sheet/): This activity sheet helps students to notice and analyse the verb forms, questions, and expressions they come across in a film.
- [Short film sound grid activity sheet](https://film-english.com/film-worksheet-short-film-sound-grid-activity-sheet/): This activity sheet helps English language students analyse and talk about the role sound plays in a short film.
- [Listen to a short film activity sheet](https://film-english.com/film-worksheet-listen-to-a-short-film-activity-sheet/): This activity sheet helps English language students analyse and talk about the role sound plays in a short film.
- [Character appearance activity sheet](https://film-english.com/film-worksheet-character-appearance-activity-sheet/): This activity sheet helps students to describe and analyse in-depth the physical appearance of characters in a film.
- [Character activity sheet](https://film-english.com/film-worksheet-character-activity-sheet/): An engaging ESL film worksheet titled ‘Character activity sheet’ 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.
- [Film predictions activity sheet](https://film-english.com/film-worksheet-film-predictions-activity-sheet/): This worksheet can be used with any short film or feature-length film, to encourage students to speculate and make predictions about what is going to happen.
- [Trailer activity sheet](https://film-english.com/film-worksheet-trailer-activity-sheet/): An engaging ESL film worksheet titled ‘Trailer activity sheet’ 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.
- [Video ads activity sheet](https://film-english.com/film-worksheet-video-ads-activity-sheet/): This activity sheet can be used with any video ad to help students become more active and critical viewers of media rather than just passive consumers of media through reflection on and discussion of a carefully selected series  of viewing questions.
- [Seven-stage Filmmaking Framework](https://film-english.com/film-worksheet-seven-stage-filmmaking-framework/):         This is a very simple seven-stage filmmaking framework which makes film and video creation much less intimidating and more accessible for both teachers and students.        
- [Seven-stage Extensive Viewing Framework](https://film-english.com/film-worksheet-seven-stage-extensive-viewing-framework/): The Seven-stage Extensive Viewing Framework is designed to be used by English language students who want to improve their English through watching feature-length films.
- ["Tell me" questions](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-tell-me-questions/): The "Tell me" approach  is a ‘filmtalk’ strategy which involves individuals thinking about films, sharing their ideas with a group, and listening and responding to what others think. It can be used to help students think and talk about any films  that students have viewed.     
- [Short Film Viewing Guide](https://film-english.com/film-worksheet-short-film-viewing-guide/): This viewing guide can be used with any short film to help students become more active and critical viewers of media through reflection on and discussion of a carefully selected series  pre-viewing, viewing and post-viewing questions.
- [A Star is Born](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-a-star-is-born/): A 30-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film A Star is Born starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Notting Hill](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-notting-hill/): A 27-page Extensive Viewing guide to the romantic comedy film Notting Hill starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [The Help](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-help/): A 34-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film The Help starring Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [American Psycho](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-american-psycho/): A 39-page Extensive Viewing guide to the critically acclaimed film American Psycho starring  Christian Bale and Reese Witherspoon for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Carol](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-carol/): A 27-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Carol starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Revolutionary Road](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-revolutionary-road/): A 29-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Revolutionary Road starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Jobs](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-jobs/): A 35-page Extensive Viewing guide to the biopic film Jobs about Steve Jobs starring Ashton Kutcher and Dermot Mulroney for English language students who want to learn English through  watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Vice](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-vice/): A 35-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Vice starring Christian Bale and Amy Adams for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Moneyball](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-moneyball/): A 43-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Moneyball starring  Brad Pitt and Philip Seymour Hoffman for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.     
- [Searching](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-searching/): A 33-page Extensive Viewing guide to the critically acclaimed film Searching  starring John Cho and Debra Messing for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [The Wolf of Wall Street ](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-wolf-of-wall-street/): A 41-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film The Wolf of Wall Street starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Matthew McConaughey for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Catch Me If You Can](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-catch-me-if-you-can/): A 34-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Catch Me If You Can starring Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio, for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Mystic River](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-mystic-river/): A 29-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Mystic River starring Sean Penn,Kevin Bacon and Tim Robbins for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Up in the Air](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-up-in-the-air/): A 34-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Up in the Air starring George Clooney and Vera Farmiga for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Sleepless in Seattle](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-sleepless-in-seattle/): A 33-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Sleepless in Seattle starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Film Language Glossary](https://film-english.com/film-worksheet-film-language-glossary/): An engaging ESL film worksheet titled ‘Film Language Glossary’ 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.
- [Setting Questions](https://film-english.com/film-worksheet-setting-questions/): These 30 generic questions help English language students to analyse and talk about settings in film texts.
- [Self Questions](https://film-english.com/film-worksheet-self-questions/): These 90 questions help English language students activate their background knowledge, make predictions and a personal empathic response to a film text.
- [Story Questions](https://film-english.com/film-worksheet-story-questions/): These 50 generic questions help English language students to analyse and talk about the stories in film texts.
- [Character Questions](https://film-english.com/film-worksheet-character-questions/): These 95 generic character analysis questions help English language students understand and talk about the characters they encounter in films and other texts.
- [The 5Ss and 5Cs Framework](https://film-english.com/film-worksheet-the-5ss-and-5cs-framework/): The 5Ss (Story, Setting, Sound, Social Issues, Self) and 5Cs (Character, Camera, Colour, Composition, Culture and Language) provide an effective framework in language education for analysis, scaffolding pre-viewing and post-viewing discussion and focusing attention on the different modes used in film. The 13-page framework provides generic discussion questions for each of the 10 categories to help English language students analyse and talk about films more effectively.
- [The Talented Mr. Ripley](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-talented-mr-ripley/): A 27-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film The Talented Mr. Ripley starring Matt Damon, Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [The Post](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-post/): A 29-page Extensive Viewing guide to Oscar-nominated film The Post starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [The Perks of Being a Wallflower](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-perks-of-being-a-wallflower/): A 25-page Extensive Viewing guide to the coming-of-age film The Perks of Being a Wallflower starring Emma Watson and Logan Lerman for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [The King's Speech](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-kings-speech/): A 27-page Extensive Viewing guide Oscar-winning film The King’s Speech starring Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter and Geoffrey Rush for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Green Book](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-green-book/): A 24-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning Green Book starring Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Me Before You](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-me-before-you/): A 24-page Extensive Viewing guide to the romantic drama film Me Before You starring Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Marriage Story](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-marriage-story/): A 27-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Marriage Story starring Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver and Lorna Dern for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Her](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-her/): A 30-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Grammy-nominated film Her starring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Pay It Forward](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-pay-it-forward/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film and the themes of the Pay It Forward movement and kindness. Students learn vocabulary related to kindness, talk about the Pay It Forward movement and kindness, watch a short film, discuss a short film, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss quotations about kindness, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Mamma Mia!](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-mamma-mia/): A 44-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Mamma Mia! starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth and Julie Walters for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Being Kind](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-being-kind/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Kindness Boomerang and the theme of kindness. Students learn vocabulary related to kindness, talk about kindness, read and discuss quotations about kindness, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, write kind things about their classmates and reflect on the lesson.
- [Fargo](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-fargo/): A 32-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Fargo starring Frances McDormand, William H. Macy and Steve Buscemi for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Empathy](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-empathy/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Empathy: The Human Connection to Patient Care and the themes empathy and hospitals. Students learn vocabulary related to empathy and hospitals, talk about empathy, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [Pride](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-pride/): A 56-page Extensive Viewing guide to the prize-winning film Pride starring Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Dominic West and Paddy Considine for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Distracted](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-distracted/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Distracted and the themes of distractions, and good and bad listeners. Students learn vocabulary related to distractions, talk about distractions, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, talk about the characteristics of good and bad listeners, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Malcolm X](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-malcolm-x/): A 54-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Malcolm X starring Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett and Albert Hall for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Five Things Every Presenter Needs To Know](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-five-things-every-presenter-needs-to-know/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Five Things Every Presenter Needs to Know about People by Susan Weinschenk and the theme of presentations. Students talk about presentations, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, summarise the key points of a short video, discuss recommendations, talk about a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [Table 7](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-table-7/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Table 7 and the themes of arguments and forgiveness. Students learn vocabulary and expressions related to arguments and forgiveness, talk about arguing, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, perform an argument roleplay, read and discuss quotations about forgiveness and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Town](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-town/): A 40-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film The Town starring Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall, Jeremy Renner, Pete Postlethwaite and Jon Hamm for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Sight](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-sight/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Sight by Eran May-raz and Daniel Lazo, and the themes of technology and augmented reality. Students learn vocabulary related to gadgets and apps, talk about technology and augmented reality, watch a short film and video, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and video and reflect on the lesson.
- [Darkest Hour](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-darkest-hour/): A 40-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Darkest Hour starring Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Procrastination](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-procrastination/): An ESL lesson plan designed around a short film titled Procrastination by John Kelly and the theme of procrastination. Students learn vocabulary related to procrastination, talk about procrastination, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, read an article, write tips to avoid procrastination and reflect on the lesson.
- [Her Shoes](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-her-shoes/): This ESL lesson is designed around a short film titled Her Shoes by The Mercadantes and the themes of shoes and clothes. Students learn vocabulary related to shoes and clothes, talk about shoes and clothes, watch a short film, describe shoes in a film, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Pursuit of Happyness](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-pursuit-of-happyness/): A 32-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film The Pursuit of Happyness starring Will Smith, Thandiwe Newton and Jaden Smith for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Barcelona](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-barcelona/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a time-lapse short film about Barcelona by Rob Whitworth and the theme of sightseeing. Students learn sightseeing vocabulary, talk about sightseeing, describe a city, watch a short video, discuss a short video, plan a sightseeing weekend, plan a video about their city and reflect on the lesson.
- [Curiosity](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-curiosity/): This ESL lesson is designed around a short video titled Curiosity: Exploration and Discovery by Georgina Venning. Students learn vocabulary related to curiosity, talk about curiosity, discuss quotations about curiosity, watch a short video, read a transcript, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-believe-me-the-abduction-of-lisa-mcvey/): A 37-page Extensive Viewing guide to the crime drama film Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey  starring Katie Douglas, Rossif Sutherland and David James Elliott for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Losers](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-losers/): This ESL lesson is designed around a short film titled Losers by Daniel Mercadante and the theme of bullying. Students learn vocabulary related to bullying and insults, talk about bullying, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [What’s Cooking?](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-whats-cooking/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around two short videos, What’s Cookin’? by LRG and Happy Food by Yum Yum London, and the theme of food. Students learn vocabulary related to food, talk about food, watch two short videos, discuss two short videos and reflect on the lesson.
- [1917](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-1917/): A 29-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film 1917 starring George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Colin Firth and Benedict Cumberbatch for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [World Builder](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-world-builder/): This ESL lesson is designed around a short film by Bruce Branit called World Builder. Students learn collocations with ‘build’, speak and write about a perfect world, watch a short film, predict the end of a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [Captain Fantastic](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-captain-fantastic/): A 36-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Captain Fantastic starring starring Viggo Mortensen, Frank Langella, and Kathryn Hahn for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Grandfather](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-grandfather/): This ESL lesson is designed around a beautiful and poignant short film by Luiz Lafayette Stockler. Students describe a grandparent, talk about grandparents, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, write a description of a grandparent and reflect on the lesson.
- [Lost in Translation](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-lost-in-translation/): A 28-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Lost in Translation starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Why bring a child into this world?](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-why-bring-a-child-into-this-world/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Why Bring a Child into this World? directed by Oscar-winning director Errol Morris. The themes of the lesson are babies, parents and the future. Students learn debating expressions, prepare arguments for a debate, debate a question, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [Gabe and Chris López](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-gabe-and-chris-lopez/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Gabe and Chris Lópe by Story Corps and the themes of gender and transgender children. Students practise vocabulary starting with the prefix ‘trans’, discuss questions about gender and transgender children, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [Saving Grace](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-saving-grace/): This ESL lesson is designed around a short video titled Saving Grace by Toad’s Caravan commissioned by the charity Mary’s Meals. Students discuss poverty, do a dictation, watch two short videos, answer comprehension questions, discuss two videos and reflect on the lesson.
- [Lost Property](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-lost-property/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a beautiful short film titled Lost Property by Asa Lucander. Students do a dictation, work out different meanings of the verb ‘lose’, write sentences using the verb ‘lose’, speak about lost items, watch a trailer, write a story, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, talk about a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [Manifesto](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-manifesto/): This ESL lesson is based on a short video The Holstee Manifesto: Lifecycle Video by Cooper Miller and the themes of inspiration and creativity. Students learn vocabulary related to inspiration and creativity, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short video, listen to a manifesto, read a manifesto, write a manifesto and reflect on the lesson.
- [Once Upon a Time in Hollywood](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-once-upon-a-time-in-hollywood/): A 35-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [First Kiss](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-first-kiss/): This ESL lesson plan is designed a short film titled First Kiss by Tatia Pilieva and the themes of experiences and doing something for the first time. Students speak about experiences and doing something for the first time, write about doing something for the first time, watch a short video, discuss a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [As Good as It Gets](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-as-good-as-it-gets/): A 41-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film As Good as It Gets starring Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunts for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Father and Son](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-father-and-son/): This ESL lesson is designed around a short film by Matt Bieler which documents the true story of the relationship between a father and son. Students create and use binomials, write a narrative, listen to a short film and write down the transcript, watch a short film, discuss a short film, talk about family relationships, and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Blind Side](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-blind-side/): A 36-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film The Blind Side starring Sandra Bullock, Quinton Aaron and Kathy Bates for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Choice](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-choice/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a beautiful short film and poem by Gnarly Bay. Students discuss choices, use collocations with ‘choice’, do a dictation, visualise a short film, watch a short film, read a poem, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [Caine's Arcade](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-caines-arcade/): This ESL lesson is designed around a beautiful short film called <em>Caine’s Arcade </em>directed by Nirvan Mullick and the themes of childhood games, creativity and imagination. Students talk about childhood games and creativity, watch a short film, discuss a short film, read an article and reflect on the lesson.
- [A New Perspective for Moms](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-a-new-perspective-for-moms/): This ESL lesson is designed around a short film and the theme of mothers and children. Students learn vocabulary to describe character, describe their personality, speak about mothers and children, watch a short film, discuss a short film, describe their mothers and reflect on the lesson.
- [Nightcrawler](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-nightcrawler/): A 34-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Nightcrawler starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo and Riz Ahmed, for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Soulmates](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-soulmates/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film by Arturo Perez and the theme of soulmates. Students discuss love and soulmates, watch a short film, listen for specific information, discuss a short film, answer an interactive questionnaire and reflect on the lesson.
- [Serial Taxi](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-serial-taxi/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Serial Taxi by Ringling College of Art and Design, and the themes of film, television and murder mysteries. Students use vocabulary related to film and television, talk about film and television, read a news report, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, write a story, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [Dallas Buyers Club](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-dallas-buyers-club/): A 32-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Dallas Buyers Club starring Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Five](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-five/): This ESL lesson is designed around a short film by The Mercadantes titled Five and the theme of religion. Students learn vocabulary related to religion, compare five religions, watch a short film, discuss a short film, discuss religion and reflect on the lesson.
- [29 Ways to Stay Creative](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-29-ways-to-stay-creative/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 29 Ways to Stay Creative by To-fu and the theme of creativity. Students learn vocabulary related to creativity, talk about creativity, discuss what they do to be creative, watch a short video, discuss a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Hangover](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-hangover/): A 42-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Golden Globes-winning film The Hangover starring Bradley Cooper and Ed Helms for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Good Will Hunting](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-good-will-hunting/): A 46-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Good Will Hunting starring Matt Damon, Robin Williams and Ben Affleck for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Beauty Patch](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-beauty-patch/): This ESL lesson is designed around a short film titled Beauty Patch commissioned by Dove and the theme of beauty. Students practise using abstract nouns, describe their perfect partner, discuss beauty, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, read and discuss tweets on a short film, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [Educate the Heart](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-educate-the-heart/): This ESL lesson is designed around a short video called Educate the Heart and the themes of education and compassion. Students discuss a quotation, use vocabulary related to education and compassion, predict the content of a short video, watch a video, answer comprehension questions, discuss a video, interview a partner, watch an interview, reflect on the lesson and write a composition.
- [Ali's Story](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-alis-story/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around an animated short film and the theme of refugees. Students practise vocabulary related to refugees, speak about refugees, watch a short film, retell a story, answer comprehension questions, talk about a short film, empathise with refugee children, reflect on the lesson and write an account of a refugee child fleeing their country.
- [The Gentleman’s Wager](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-gentlemans-wager/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short filmed titled The Gentleman’s Wager commissioned by Johnnie Walker Whisky and starring Jude Law. Students watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, create a presentation for a branded short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Shawshank Redemption](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-shawshank-redemption/): A 45-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film The Shawshank Redemption starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-two-strangers-who-meet-five-times/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times by Marcus Markou and the themes of making conversation, strangers and racism. Students talk about making conversation, watch a short film, predict the end of a story, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Descendants](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-descendants/): A 44-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film The Descendants starring Tom Clooney and Shailene Woodley for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [The Arrival](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-arrival/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Arrival. Students talk about decision-making, watch a short film, write a monologue, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [A Kiss, Deferred](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-a-kiss-deferred/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled A Kiss, Deferred. Students predict a story, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, write a story, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [Forrest Gump](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-forrest-gump/): A 33-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Forrest Gump starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright and Sally Field for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Dotty](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-dotty/): This ESL lesson is designed around a moving short film titled Dotty by Brett and Mick, and the themes of texting and elderly people. Students learn vocabulary related to mobile phones, talk about texting, watch a short film, predict how a short film will end, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [Real Beauty](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-real-beauty/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film by John X. Carey and the theme of beauty. Students talk about beauty, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, read and discuss an article about a short film, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [Mixtape](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-mixtape/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Mixtape by Luke Snellin and the theme of music. Students learn vocabulary related to music, talk about music, read a text, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [Moments](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-moments/): This ESL lesson is designed around a beautiful short film called Moments by Nuno Rocha and the theme of homelessness. Students learn vocabulary related to homelessness, talk about homelessness, watch a short film, write a story, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [A Short Love Story](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-a-short-love-story/): This ESL lesson is designed around a beautiful animation titled A Short Love Story by Carlos Lascano and the theme of love. Students learn vocabulary related to love, talk about love, write a love story, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [365 Grateful](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-365-grateful/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 365 Grateful by Hailey Bartholomew and the theme of gratitude. Students write and talk about what they are grateful for, watch a short video about gratitude, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short video, plan a gratitude project and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Imitation Game](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-imitation-game/): A 37-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film The Imitation Game starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Kindness](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-kindness/): This ESL lesson is designed around a short film by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Thought Bubble, and the theme of kindness. Students revise adjectives to describe character, talk about positive qualities, watch a short video, answer comprehension question, discuss a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [Everyday](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-everyday/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a beautiful short film called Everyday by Gustav Johansson and the theme of everyday routines and empathy. Students talk and write about everyday routines, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [Loving Vincent](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-loving-vincent/): A 38-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Loving Vincent for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Sleepy Steve](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-sleepy-steve/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Sleepy Steve by Meghann Artes and the theme of morning routines. Students learn vocabulary related to morning routines, talk about morning routines, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, predict the end of a story, speak about a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Queen](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-queen/): A 33-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film The Queen starring Helen Mirren and Michael Sheen for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Where do ideas come from?](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-where-do-ideas-come-from/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Where do ideas come from? by Andrew Norton and the themes of ideas, inspiration and creativity. Students learn vocabulary related to ideas, inspiration and creativity, talk about ideas, inspiration and creativity, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [Coin Operated](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-coin-operated/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Coin Operated by Nicholas Arioli and the theme of dreams and ambitions. Students learn vocabulary related to dreams and ambitions, talk about dreams and ambitions, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions and discuss a short film.
- [La La Land](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-la-la-land/): A 27-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film La La Land starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Alternative Math](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-alternative-math/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Alternative Math by David Maddox and Malcolm Morrison, and the themes of maths and alternative facts. Students learn vocabulary related to maths, talk about maths, watch a short film and answer comprehension questions, predict the end of a story and speak about the film.
- [Manchester by the Sea](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-manchester-by-the-sea/): A 36-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Manchester by the Sea starring Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [The Swimmer](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-swimmer/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Swimmer and the theme of swimming. Students learn vocabulary related to swimming, talk about swimming, watch the short film and discuss the short film.
- [Housekeeping](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-housekeeping/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Housekeeping. In the lesson students learn hotel jobs vocabulary, speak about hotel jobs, watch a short film, predict the end of a story, speak about a short film and perform a roleplay.
- [On the Basis of Sex](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-on-the-basis-of-sex/): A 39-page Extensive Viewing guide to the biopic film On the Basis of Sex based on the life Ruth Bader Ginsburg starring Felicity Jones and Armie Hammer for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.     
- [Snack Attack](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-snack-attack/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Snack Attack and the theme of stereotypes. Students talk about stereotypes, watch a short film, predict the end of a story, perform a roleplay and discuss a short film.
- [Wild](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-wild/): A 28-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Wild starring Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Listen to Me](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-listen-to-me/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Listen to me. Students speak about bullying, predict what will happen in the short film, and watch and discuss the short film.
- [Pip](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-pip/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Pip and the themes of disability and service dogs. In the lesson, students talk about service dogs and disability, predict what will happen in a short film, and watch and discuss a short film.
- [Lila](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-lila/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Lila directed by Carlos Lascano and the theme of art. In the lesson students learn vocabulary related to art, talk about art, and view and discuss a short film.
- [If Beale Street Could Talk](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-if-beale-street-could-talk/): A 28-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film If Beale Street Could Speak starring KiKi Layne and Stephan James for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Umbrella](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-umbrella/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Umbrella. In the lesson students watch and discuss a short film, predict different parts of a story, and write a story.
- [The Look](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-look/): This ESL lesson is designed around a short film commissioned by P&G titled The Look and the theme of racism. Students practise different uses of ‘look’ as a noun, watch and discuss a short film, and talk about racism and implicit bias.
- [Head Over Heels](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-head-over-heels/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around Head Over Heels, an Oscar-nominated puppet animation directed by Timothy Reckart. Students practise using idiomatic expressions, watch a short film and talk about love and relationships.
- [Inseparable](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-inseparable/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film called Inseparable by Nick White and the theme of relationships. Students practise using prefixes, predict a story, watch a short film, write down two short conversations and write a narrative.
- [How to become a better person](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-become-a-better-person/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film by Tracy Foster for The School of Life titled How to Become a Better Person. Students work on abstract nouns, discuss virtues important in the modern world and watch a short film.
- [Julio Díaz](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-julio-diaz/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video by Story Corps in which a young man explains what he did when he was mugged at knifepoint. In the lesson students talk about an imaginary situation, listen to a story, watch a video, speak, and write an account of an incident from another person’s perspective.
- [Atonement](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-atonement/): A 30-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Atonement starring Keira Knightley, James McAvoy and Saoirse Ronan for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Colors](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-colors/): This ESL 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.
- [Music](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-music/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a video commissioned by the Barbican arts centre, London and the theme of music. Students practise adjectives to describe emotions, watch a short video, talk about music and discuss quotations about music.
- [To Do List](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-to-do-list/): This ESL lesson is designed around an inspiring short film about what we do in our everyday lives. In the lesson students watch and discuss a short film, and write three to do lists. The lesson also encourages students to reflect on their own language learning and how they can improve it.
- [The Mirror](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-mirror/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film by Ramon and Pedro which tells the story of a boy’s journey from childhood to old age. Students practise speaking, writing and vocabulary related to bathrooms.
- [Touch](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-touch/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Touch by Joshua Neale, commissioned by Huawei. Students practise vocabulary related to senses, speak about senses, watch a short film, identify what is happening in each scene, and discuss the film.
- [We’re the Superhumans](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-were-the-superhumans/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video commissioned by Channel 4 to advertise the Paralympic Games. In the lesson students watch a video, visualise the content of a video, speak and write about the challenges people with disabilities overcome.
- [Your Secret](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-your-secret/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film called Your Secret and the themes of secrets and creativity. Students talk about secrets, watch and discuss an interactive short film.
- [We've All Been There](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-weve-all-been-there/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a moving short film titled We've All Been There by Nicholas Clifford and the theme of empathy. Students write a story, watch a short film and speak about empathy.
- [Selma](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-selma/): A 34-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Selma starring David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Tom Wilkinson and Oprah Winfrey for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Signs](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-signs/): This ESL lesson plan based on a beautiful short film called Signs by Patrick Hughes about communication. Students speak about communication, describe a photo, watch and discuss a short film and write a composition about improving their communication.
- [BlacKkKlansman](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-blackkklansman/): A 100-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film BlacKkKlansman starring John David Washington, Adam Driver and Laura Harrier for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Diverse Thinking](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-diverse-thinking/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Power of Diverse Thinking and the theme of cognitive diversity. Students talk about cognitive diversity, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, read an article, discuss an article, and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Most Beautiful Thing](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-most-beautiful-thing/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Most Beautiful Thing and the theme of proms. Students talk about proms, predict the content of different parts of a short film, write stories, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Art of Love](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-art-of-love/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Art of Love and the theme of love. Students learn vocabulary related to love, talk about love, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, predict the middle and end of a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Get in Touch With Your Feelings](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-get-in-touch-with-your-feelings/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Get in Touch with Your Feelings and the theme of feelings. Students learn vocabulary related to feelings, talk about feelings, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Whiplash](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-whiplash/): A 40-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Whiplash starring Miles Teller, J. K. Simmons and Paul Reiser for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Spotlight](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-spotlight/): An 80-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Spotlight starring Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams and Liev Schreiber for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Inclusive Employment](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-inclusive-employment/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Hiring Chain and the themes of jobs and inclusive employment. Students learn vocabulary related to jobs, talk about tasks involved in specific jobs, talk about qualities required for specific jobs, watch a short video, identify the tasks involved in specific jobs shown in a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Moral Dilemmas](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-moral-dilemmas/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Mother and the theme of moral dilemmas. Students learn vocabulary related to dilemmas, talk about dilemmas, watch a short film, identify the moral dilemma in a film, discuss the moral dilemma in a film, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Improve your Memory](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-improve-your-memory/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Three tips to improve your memory and the theme of improving your memory. Students learn vocabulary related to memory, talk about memory, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, make notes about a short video, analyse a short video, read an article about boosting memory for language learning, summarise an article and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Great Gatsby](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-great-gatsby/): An 80-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film The Great Gatsby starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [The Blind Painter](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-blind-painter/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Blind Painter and the theme of art. Students learn vocabulary related to art, talk about art, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Learning to Say No](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-learning-to-say-no/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Stop Trying to Be Nice All the Time and the theme of learning to say no. Students talk about being nice, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, read an article, use expressions to say no politely, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Hidden Figures](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-hidden-figures/): An 60-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [How to Write a Great Speech](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-write-a-great-speech/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Write a Great Speech and the theme of public speaking. Students learn vocabulary related to public speaking, talk about public speaking, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete notes about a short video, analyse a short video, write and perform a speech and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Ghost Writer](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-ghost-writer/): An 80-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film The Ghost Writer starring Ewan McGregor, Pierce Brosnan and Olivia Williams for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Adult Literacy](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-adult-literacy/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Adult Literacy and the theme of literacy. Students learn vocabulary related to literacy, talk about literacy, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Obvious to you.  Amazing to others.](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-obvious-to-you-amazing-to-others/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Obvious to you. Amazing to others. and the theme of creativity. Students come up with extreme adjectives, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, summarise the message of a short video, read a video transcript, analyse a short video, talk about creativity and reflect on the lesson.
- [Bunny New Girl](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-bunny-new-girl/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Bunny New Girl and the theme of schooldays. Students talk about schooldays, listen to a short film and imagine what is happening in the film, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, write a narrative from the perspective of a character and reflect on the lesson.
- [I Can Do That](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-i-can-do-that/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled I Can Do That and the theme of disadvantage. Students predict the content of a short film, listen to a short film and speculate about what is happening in the film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [King Richard](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-king-richard/): A 50-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film King Richard starring Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [The Power of Kindness](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-power-of-kindness/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Extraordinary Power of Kindness and the theme of kindness. Students talk about kindness, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Winners and Losers](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-winners-and-losers/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Why You Are Not a Loser and the theme of ‘winners’ and ‘losers’. Students talk about ‘winners’ and ‘losers’, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Science of Gratitude](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-science-of-gratitude/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Science of Gratitude and the theme of gratitude. Students write sentences about what they are grateful for, talk about what they are grateful for, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write a letter of gratitude and reflect on the lesson.
- [Thankful](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-thankful/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Say Thank You and the themes of being thankful and organ donation. Students write about being thankful, talk about being thankful, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Four Weddings and a Funeral](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-four-weddings-and-a-funeral/): An 60-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Four Weddings and a Funeral starring Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell and Kristin Scott Thomas for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Ghosts of The Arctic](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-ghosts-of-the-arctic/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Ghosts of The Arctic and the theme of the Arctic. Students talk about the Arctic, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Not Enough](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-not-enough/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Not Enough and the theme of dreams and ambitions. Students talk about the jobs they want or wanted to do, write sentences with ‘not + adjective + enough’, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film with the sound off and write the dialogue, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Homeless Runner](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-homeless-runner/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Every Runner Has a Reason and the theme of running. Students talk about running, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Green Mile](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-green-mile/): An 47-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film The Green Mile starring Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan and David Morse for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Kid Reporter](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-kid-reporter/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Kid Reporter and the theme of journalism. Students learn vocabulary related to journalism, talk about journalism, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay, analyse a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [Ingredients of Mental Health](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-ingredients-of-mental-health/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Ingredients of Mental Health and the theme of mental health. Students learn vocabulary related to mental health, talk about mental health, talk about how to improve mental health, watch a short film, makes notes about a short film, analyse a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Terminal](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-terminal/): An 47-page Extensive Viewing guide to the critically acclaimed film The Terminal starring Tom Hanks, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Stanley Tucci for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [How to Be an Interesting Person](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-be-an-interesting-person/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Be an Interesting Person and the themes of personality traits and being an interesting person. Students talk about personality traits, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Perseverance](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-perseverance/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film and the theme of perseverance. Students talk about perseverance, come up with vocabulary to describe physical appearance, describe a person in a photo, predict the content of a short film, write a narrative, watch a short film, analyse a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Touchable Memories](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-touchable-memories/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Touchable Memories and the theme of photos, memories and 3D printers. Students talk about photos, describe a photo which is important to them and describe the memories it brings back, describe the character of five people in a photo, watch a short film and make notes, answer comprehension questions, speculate about how blind people ‘see’ photos, analyse a short film, perform a roleplay, discuss different uses of 3D printers and reflect on the lesson.
- [Look up](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-look-up/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film and poem by Gary Turk and the theme of isolation caused by the use of new technology. Students discuss digital technology, predict the content of a short poem and short film, watch a short film with no sound and speculate about the story it tells, watch a short film and listen to a poem, read a poem, analyse a poem and short film, and reflect on the lesson.
- ['Character Profile' Graphic Organiser](https://film-english.com/film-worksheet-character-profile-graphic-organiser/): This graphic organiser is used to help students talk and write about a character from a film.
- [The Conditioned](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-conditioned/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Conditioned and the theme of homelessness. Students learn vocabulary related to homelessness, talk about homelessness, describe two photos, write a story, predict the narrative of a short film, watch a short film, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Before Midnight](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-before-midnight/): An 63-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Before Midnight starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [The Alphabet of Illiteracy](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-alphabet-of-illiteracy/): This ESL video lesson plan titled ‘The Alphabet of Illiteracy’ 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.   Transform Your English Classroom with This Film English Multimodal Lesson This ESL lesson plan is built around a carefully selected short video and designed using the exclusive Multimodal Approach—an innovative methodology that integrates traditional language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) with viewing and representing. This pedagogically rich approach mirrors how communication works in the real world—through a combination of language, image, sound, gesture […]
- [Analysis of Character Graphic Organiser](https://film-english.com/film-worksheet-analysis-of-character-graphic-organiser/): An engaging ESL film worksheet titled ‘Analysis of Character Graphic Organiser’ 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.
- ['Film Report Guide' Graphic Organiser](https://film-english.com/film-worksheet-film-report-guide-graphic-organiser/): This graphic organiser is used to help students talk and write about a film they have watched and enjoyed.    
- [Travel](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-travel/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Rise Up and the theme of travel. Students talk about travel, plan a trip around the world, explain their world trip to a partner, watch a short film, describe places in a short film, analyse a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [Finding Your Voice](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-finding-your-voice/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film called Whistleless and the theme of communication and finding your own voice. Students talk about finding their own voice, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, write a narrative, analyse a short film, talk about learning a new language and reflect on the lesson.
- ['Retelling a Short Film' Graphic Organiser](https://film-english.com/film-worksheet-retelling-a-short-film-graphic-organiser/): This graphic organiser is used to help students retell a short film they have watched.
- ['What I Remember' Graphic Organiser](https://film-english.com/film-worksheet-what-i-remember-graphic-organiser/): An engaging ESL film worksheet titled ”What I Remember’ Graphic Organiser’ 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.
- [Last Minutes with Oden](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-last-minutes-with-oden/): This ESL video lesson plan titled ‘Last Minutes with Oden’ 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.   Transform Your English Classroom with This Film English Multimodal Lesson This ESL lesson plan is built around a carefully selected short video and designed using the exclusive Multimodal Approach—an innovative methodology that integrates traditional language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) with viewing and representing. This pedagogically rich approach mirrors how communication works in the real world—through a combination of language, image, sound, gesture […]
- ['Summarising the film' Graphic Organiser](https://film-english.com/film-worksheet-summarising-the-film-graphic-organiser/): This graphic organiser is used to help students summarise a short film or feature-length film they have watched.
- ['My Favourite Character' Graphic Organiser](https://film-english.com/film-worksheet-my-favourite-character-graphic-organiser/): This graphic organiser is used to get students talking and writing about their favourite character in a film.
- [My Favourite Film](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-my-favourite-film/): This activity sheet can be used to get students to talk and write about their favourite feature-length film.    
- [The Scarecrow](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-scarecrow/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film and the topic of farming. Students learn vocabulary related to farming, talk about farming, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, analyse a short film, watch and analyse a parody of a short film, and reflect on the lesson.
- ['Analyse the main character' Graphic Organiser](https://film-english.com/film-worksheet-analyse-the-main-character-graphic-organiser/): This graphic organiser can be used to analyse the main character in any feature-length film or short film.
- [Missing U](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-missing-u/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Missing U and the theme of pronunciation and text messages. Students practise pronunciation of letters, read text messages, come up with words that rhyme, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, read a poem, read a poem aloud, analyse a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [Tick, Tick... Boom!](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-tick-tick-boom/): An 60-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Tick, Tick... Boom! starring Andrew Garfield, Alexandra Shipp and Robin de Jesús for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [How to be alone](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-be-alone/): This ESL lesson is designed around a short film by artist and filmmaker Andrea Dorfman, a poem by Tanya Davies, and the theme of being alone. Students talk about being alone, give advice about being alone, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, read a poem, discuss the meaning of a poem, analyse a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [Kenzo World](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-kenzo-world/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video by Spike Jonze for Kenzo World and the themes of dancing and movement. Students talk about dancing, learn and practise vocabulary related to movement of the face and body, watch a short video, describe movements, discuss a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [Don't Look Up](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-dont-look-up/): An 80-page Extensive Viewing guide to the critically acclaimed film Don't Look Up starring  Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep and Cate Blanchett for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Post-it Love](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-post-it-love/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Post-it Love and the theme of romantic partners. Students talk about romantic partners, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, come up with creative uses of Post-it notes and reflect on the lesson.
- [Are You Living an Insta Lie?](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-are-you-living-an-insta-lie/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Are You Living an Insta Lie? and the theme of social media. Students learn vocabulary related to social media, talk about Instagram, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Perspective](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-perspective/): This ESL video lesson plan titled ‘Perspective’ 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.   Transform Your English Classroom with This Film English Multimodal Lesson This ESL lesson plan is built around a carefully selected short video and designed using the exclusive Multimodal Approach—an innovative methodology that integrates traditional language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) with viewing and representing. This pedagogically rich approach mirrors how communication works in the real world—through a combination of language, image, sound, gesture and spatial design—making […]
- [Migrants](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-migrants/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Migrants and the themes of climate change and the migrant crisis. Students learn vocabulary related to climate change and the migrant crisis, talk about climate change and the migrant crisis, write a story, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [I Walked around the World](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-i-walked-around-the-world/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled I Walked around the World and the theme of walking. Students learn vocabulary related to walking, talk about walking, plan a walking trip around the world, write questions about a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Five Ways to Stop Getting Distracted](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-five-ways-to-stop-getting-distracted/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Five Ways to Stop Getting Distracted and the theme of distraction. Students learn vocabulary related to distractions, talk about distractions, make recommendations about how to avoid distractions, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, make notes, discuss a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Girl with a Pearl Earring](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-girl-with-a-pearl-earring/): A 33-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Girl with a Pearl Earring starring Scarlett Johansson and Colin Firth for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Meditation Detention](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-meditation-detention/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Meditation Detention and the theme of meditation. Students learn vocabulary related to meditation, talk about meditation, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Simple Pleasures](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-simple-pleasures/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film and the theme of simple pleasures. Students talk about simple pleasures, watch a short film and write down the simple pleasures shown in the film, talk about the simple pleasures shown in a short film, analyse a short film, discuss questions about small pleasures and reflect on the lesson.
- [A Small Escape](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-a-small-escape/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled A Small Escape and the themes of creativity and imagination. Students predict the story of a short film, watch a short film, write a story inspired by a short film, discuss a short film, come up with imaginative and creative uses of everyday objects and reflect on the lesson.
- [What Matters in Life](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-what-matters-in-life/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a Christmas advert and the themes of fitness and Christmas. Students learn vocabulary related to fitness, talk about fitness, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Serendipity](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-serendipity/): A 54-page Extensive Viewing guide to the romantic comedy film Serendipity starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Kindness. The Greatest Gift.](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-kindness-the-greatest-gift/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a Christmas advert titled ‘Kindness. The Greatest Gift.’ and the themes of anxiety and kindness. Students learn vocabulary related to anxiety, talk about anxiety, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, perform a roleplay, talk about kindness and reflect on the lesson.
- [Bohemian Rhapsody](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-bohemian-rhapsody/): A 54-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Bohemian Rhapsody starring Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton and Gwilym Lee for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [The Man on the Moon](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-man-on-the-moon/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a Christmas advert and the theme of Christmas. Students watch a Christmas advert, predict the end of a story, answer comprehension questions, analyse a Christmas advert, discuss Christmas, talk about ways of showing people they are loved and reflect on the lesson.
- [Let Me Get What I Want](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-let-me-get-what-i-want/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a Christmas ad and the theme of Christmas. Students talk about Christmas ads, watch an ad, predict the end of an ad, answer comprehension questions, discuss an ad and reflect on the lesson.
- [Buster the Boxer](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-buster-the-boxer/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Buster the Boxer and the theme of Christmas. Students learn vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [Mog’s Christmas Calamity](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-mogs-christmas-calamity/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Mog’s Christmas Calamity and the theme of Christmas. Students collate and use vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas customs, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, predict the ending of a short film, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Holiday](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-holiday/): A 62-page Extensive Viewing guide to the modern Christmas classic film The Holiday starring Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Cameron Diaz and Jack Black for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [The Journey](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-journey/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film and the themes of snow and Christmas. Students learn vocabulary related to snow, talk about snow and Christmas, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, write a story, discuss a short film, listen to a song and complete the lyrics of a song and reflect on the lesson.
- [Unexpected Guest](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-unexpected-guest/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Unexpected Guest and the theme of Christmas. Students learn vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.  
- [Birdman](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-birdman/): A 70-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Birdman starring Michael Keaton, Naomi Watts, Edward Norton and Emma Stone for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Blue Bird](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-blue-bird/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film inspired by a poem and the theme of poetry. Students learn vocabulary related to poetry, talk about poetry, watch a short film, discuss a short film, write a verse of poetry, listen to a poem, read a poem, discuss a poem, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Love at First Sight](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-love-at-first-sight/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film and a commercial inspired by the short film, and the theme of love at first sight. Students talk about love, predict the story in a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, perform a roleplay, write a narrative for an advert, read and discuss a poem, and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Devil Wears Prada](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-devil-wears-prada/): A 53-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film The Devil Wears Prada starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Daydreams](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-daydreams/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Maybe and the theme of daydreaming. Students learn vocabulary related to daydreams, talk about daydreams, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, write a sequel to a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [A Letter from Fred](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-a-letter-from-fred/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled A Letter from Fred and the theme of romantic relationships. Students watch a short film about a songwriting competition, predict the end of a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, talk about romantic relationships and reflect on the lesson.
- [Sinking Feeling](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-sinking-feeling/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Sinking Feeling and the themes of anxiety, depression and young suicide. Students talk about when they feel anxious and nervous, watch a short film, predict the ending of a short film, answer comprehension questions, write the lyrics of a song in a short film, discuss a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Bridesmaids](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-bridesmaids/): A 60-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Bridesmaids starring Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Rose Byrne for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Small Pleasures](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-small-pleasures/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Small Pleasures and the theme of small pleasures and happiness. Students use vocabulary related to small pleasures, talk about small pleasures and happiness, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short video, write cleft sentences about their small pleasures, read and discuss quotations about small pleasures and happiness, write a composition about happiness and reflect on the lesson.
- [Stephen Wiltshire](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-stephen-wiltshire/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video about the cityscape artist Stephen Wiltshire. Students describe the character of a person they know, describe the character of a person in a photo, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [What if?](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-what-if/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled What if? and the theme of video creation in education. Students learn vocabulary related to video creation, talk about video creation, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, reconstruct a video transcript, read a video transcript, discuss a short video, read a video-making framework, create a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [I, Tonya](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-i-tonya/): A 50-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film I, Tonya starring Margot Robbie, Allison Janney and Sebastian Stan for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [The Circle](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-circle/): A 60-page Extensive Viewing guide to the techno-thriller film The Circle starring Emma Watson, Tom Hanks and Karen Gillan for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Homeless Food Truck](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-homeless-food-truck/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Food Truck for the Homeless and the theme of homelessness. Students learn vocabulary related to homelessness, talk about homelessness, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short video, perform a roleplay, write a composition and reflect on the lesson.
- [Being a Good Listener](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-being-a-good-listener/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Being a Good Listener and the themes of listening and paralinguistics. Students learn vocabulary related to being a good listener and paralinguistics, talk about being a good listener and paralinguistics, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short video, perform two roleplays and reflect on the lesson.
- [Frida](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-frida/): A 57-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Frida starring Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina and Geoffrey Rush for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Alma](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-alma/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Alma and the theme of character. Students learn vocabulary related to character, talk about their own character, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, write a sequel to a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Joy of Books](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-joy-of-books/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Joy of Books and the themes of books and reading. Students learn vocabulary related to books, talk about books and reading, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, discuss a short video, read a review of a short video, answer comprehension questions, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Booksmart](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-booksmart/): A 50-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film Booksmart starring Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein and Jessica Williams for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Lady Bird](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-lady-bird/): A 47-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Lady Bird starring Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf and Tracy Letts for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Wisdom](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-wisdom/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Wisdom and the themes of personal qualities and wisdom. Students learn vocabulary related to personal qualities and wisdom, talk about personal qualities and wisdom, read and discuss quotations about wisdom, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, read a video transcript, discuss a video and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Argue](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-argue/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Harvard negotiator explains how to argue and the theme of arguing. Students learn vocabulary related to arguing, talk about arguing, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Quitting Social Media](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-quitting-social-media/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Why people are choosing to quit social media and the theme of social media. Students learn vocabulary related to social media, talk about social media, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Anger](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-anger/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Why anger is overrated and the theme of anger. Students learn vocabulary related to anger, talk about anger, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Five Myths About Happiness](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-five-myths-about-happiness/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Five things you think will make you happy... but won't and the themes of happiness and myths about happiness. Students learn vocabulary related to happiness, talk about happiness and myths about happiness, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Refugees](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-refugees/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around an animated short film and the theme of refugees. Students practise vocabulary related to refugees, speak about refugees, watch a short film, retell a story, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, empathise with a refugee child, reflect on the lesson and write an account of a refugee child fleeing their country.
- [The Importance of Being Single](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-importance-of-being-single/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Importance of Being Single and the theme of being single. Students learn vocabulary related to being single, talk about being alone, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video without sound and speculate on the narration, watch a short video with sound, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [10 Things I Can't Live Without](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-10-things-i-cant-live-without/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 10 Things Jeremy Allen White Can't Live Without and the theme of essential objects. Students write and talk about objects they couldn’t live without, write a paragraph about the life and character of another student, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, talk and write about the life and character of a famous actor, analyse a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [Active Citizens](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-active-citizens/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled What is Active Citizens? and the theme of citizenship. Students learn vocabulary related to citizenship, talk about citizenship, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, read an article and reflect on the lesson.
- [Dunkirk](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-dunkirk/): A 48-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Dunkirk starring Fionn Whitehead, Harry Styles, Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Murphy and Tom Hardy for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Listen](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-listen/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Listen and the theme of listening. Students talk about listening, work on adverbs frequently used with listen, listen to a short film and speculate and make notes about what is happening, watch a short film and check their notes, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Quiet Power of Introverts](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-quiet-power-of-introverts/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Quiet Power of Introverts and the theme of introverts and extroverts. Students learn vocabulary related to introverts and extroverts, talk about introverts and extroverts, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Dads](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-dads/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled A Storybook Surprise and the themes of family and fathers. Students learn vocabulary related to family, talk about family and fathers, watch a short video, predict the end of a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write from the perspective of a person in a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [What's your worldview?](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-whats-your-worldview/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Nobody Stands Nowhere and the theme of worldviews. Students learn vocabulary related to worldviews, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, talk about their worldviews, write a composition about their worldviews and reflect on the lesson.
- [Blessing Bags For The Homeless](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-blessing-bags-for-the-homeless/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Blessing Bags for the Homeless and the theme of homelessness. Students learn vocabulary related to homelessness, talk about to help homeless people, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay, write a composition and reflect on the lesson.
- [Never Let Me Go](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-never-let-me-go/): A 44-page Extensive Viewing guide to the science fiction romantic drama drama film Never Let Me Go starring Carey Mulligan, Keira Knightley and Andrew Garfield for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Tolkien](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-tolkien/): A 84-page Extensive Viewing guide to the biographical drama film Tolkien starring Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney and Derek Jacobi for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [The Christmas List](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-christmas-list/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a Christmas short film titled The List and the theme of Christmas and Christmas lists. Students talk about Christmas and Christmas lists, listen to a description of a short film and visualise the action in a short film, watch a short film, predict the end of a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, write from the perspective of a character in a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [A Christmas Love Story](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-a-christmas-love-story/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a Christmas short film and the themes of Christmas and Christmas love stories. Students talk about Christmas love stories, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, predict the end of a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, write from the perspective of a character in a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [You've Got Mail](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-youve-got-mail/): A 72-page Extensive Viewing guide to the romantic comedy classic You've Got Mail starring Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Parker Posey and Dave Chappelle for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Joy is Made](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-joy-is-made/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a Christmas advert titled Joy is made and the theme of Christmas. Students talk about Christmas, predict the content of a video, watch a video, answer comprehension questions, predict the end of a video, analyse a video, write from the perspective of a character in a video and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Christmas Present](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-christmas-present/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a Christmas short film and the theme of Christmas. Students learn vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, predict the end of a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, write from the perspective of a character in a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [Home Alone](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-home-alone/): A 48-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Home Alone starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard and Catherine O'Hara for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Santa's Feeling Poorly](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-santas-feeling-poorly/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a Christmas short film and the theme of Christmas adverts. Students talk about Christmas ads, watch a short film, predict the end of a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, write from the perspective of a character in a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Beginner](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-beginner/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Beginner and the themes of being a beginner and children in care. Students talk about being a beginner, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, predict the end of short film, analyse a short film, write from the perspective of a character in a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [Raising Resilient Kids](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-raising-resilient-kids/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video and the themes of resilience and raising resilient children. Students learn vocabulary related to resilience, talk about resilience and raising resilient children, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Emotional Intelligence](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-emotional-intelligence/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace and the themes of effective leadership and emotional intelligence. Students learn vocabulary related to effective leadership and emotional intelligence, talk about effective leadership and emotional intelligence, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Dog Lovers](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-dog-lovers/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film and the theme of dogs and their owners. Students learn vocabulary related to dogs and to express dislike, talk about of dogs and their owners, watch a short film without sound, write a transcript, watch a short film with sound, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Nomadland](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-nomadland/): A 45-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Nomadland starring Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Charlene Swankie and Bob Wells for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [One-Week Job](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-one-week-job/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film called When I Grow Up and a trailer for a documentary called One Week Job, and the themes of jobs and choosing a career. Students learn vocabulary related to jobs and choosing a career, talk about jobs and choosing a career, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, watch a trailer, answer comprehension questions, analyse a trailer, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, read a video transcript and reflect on the lesson.
- [Stand Up](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-stand-up/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Stand Up and the themes of discrimination and taking a stand against discrimination. Students learn vocabulary related to discrimination, work on phrasal verbs that include ‘stand up’, talk about discrimination, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Book Thief](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-book-thief/): A 47-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film The Book Thief starring Sophie Nélisse, Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Brooklyn](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-brooklyn/): A 50-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Brooklyn starring Saoirse Ronan, Domhnall Gleeson, Emory Cohen and Julie Walters for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Self-Esteem](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-self-esteem/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Self-Esteem and the theme of self-esteem. Students learn vocabulary related to self-esteem, talk about self-esteem, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Laughter](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-laughter/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Why do humans laugh? and the theme of laughter. Students learn vocabulary related to laughter, talk about laughter, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Be an Entrepreneur](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-be-an-entrepreneur/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Be an Entrepreneur and the theme of entrepreneurship. Students learn vocabulary related to entrepreneurship, talk about entrepreneurship, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, develop an entrepreneurial project and reflect on the lesson.
- [Work-life Balance](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-work-life-balance/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 6 Tips to Improve Your Work-life Balance and the theme of work-life balance. Students learn vocabulary related to work-life balance, talk about work-life balance, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss tips to improve work-life balance, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Boost Your Confidence](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-boost-your-confidence/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 3 Tips to Boost Your Confidence and the theme of confidence. Students learn vocabulary related to confidence, talk about confidence, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Working From Home](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-working-from-home/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Working from Home: 10 Tips to Stay Motivated and Productive and the theme of working from home. Students learn vocabulary related to working from home, talk about the advantages and disadvantages of working from home, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, talk about tips for working from home, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Hurt Locker](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-hurt-locker/): A 47-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film The Hurt Locker starring Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty and Evangeline Lilly for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [How to Make a Decision](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-make-a-decision/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Make a Decision and the theme of making decisions. Students learn vocabulary related to making decisions, talk about making decisions, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, talk about decision-making perspectives, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Family Drama Collection](https://film-english.com/viewing-family-drama-collection/): A Collection of 6 Extensive Viewing Guides for family drama films.     	American Beauty   	Boyhood   	Manchester by the Sea   	Marriage Story   	The Descendants   	Wonder  
- [Women in History Collection](https://film-english.com/viewing-women-in-history-collection/): A Collection of 6 Extensive Viewing Guides for films related to the theme of women in history.     	Becoming   	Frida   	Hidden Figures   	Jackie   	Suffragette   	The Queen  
- [Black Comedy Collection](https://film-english.com/viewing-black-comedy-collection/): A Collection of 6 Extensive Viewing Guides for  black comedy films.     	American Beauty   	Don't Look Up   	Fargo   	I, Tonya   	The Wolf of Wall Street   	Vice  
- [Book to Film Adaptation Collection](https://film-english.com/viewing-book-to-film-adaptation-collection/): A Collection of 6 Extensive Viewing Guides for book to film adaptations.     	If Beale Street Could Talk   	Revolutionary Road   	The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas   	The Ghost Writer   	The Great Gatsby   	The Talented Mr. Ripley  
- [British Historical Drama Collection](https://film-english.com/viewing-british-historical-drama-collection/): A Collection of 6 Extensive Viewing Guides for British historical drama films.     	Darkest Hour   	Suffragette   	The Imitation Game   	The King's Speech   	The Queen   	The Theory of Everything  
- [American Drama Collection](https://film-english.com/viewing-american-drama-collection/): A Collection of 6 Extensive Viewing Guides for American drama films.     	Birdman   	Dallas Buyers Club   	Good Will Hunting   	Manchester by the Sea   	Sound of Metal   	The Shawshank Redemption  
- [Biographical Drama Collection](https://film-english.com/viewing-biographical-drama-collection/): A Collection of 6 Extensive Viewing Guides for biographical drama films.     	A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood   	A Beautiful Mind   	Invictus   	King Richard   	On the Basis of Sex   	The Social Network  
- [Critical Thinking](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-critical-thinking/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Five Tips to Improve Your Critical Thinking and the theme of critical thinking. Students learn vocabulary related to critical thinking, talk about language learning, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, talk about critical thinking skills, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Comedy Drama Collection](https://film-english.com/viewing-comedy-drama-collection/): A Collection of 6 Extensive Viewing Guides for comedy drama films.     	Captain Fantastic   	Forrest Gump   	Little Miss Sunshine   	The Devil Wears Prada   	The Terminal   	Up in the Air  
- [Crime Drama Collection](https://film-english.com/viewing-crime-drama-collection/): A Collection of 6 Extensive Viewing Guides for crime drama films.     	American Psycho   	BlacKkKlansman   	Catch Me If You Can   	The Talented Mr. Ripley   	The Town   	The Wolf of Wall Street  
- [Thriller Collection](https://film-english.com/viewing-thriller-collection/): A Collection of 6 Extensive Viewing Guides for thrillers.     	Gone Girl   	Mystic River   	Nightcrawler   	Searching   	The Circle   	The Ghost Writer  
- [Romantic Drama Collection](https://film-english.com/viewing-romantic-drama-collection/): A Collection of 6 Extensive Viewing Guides for musical drama films.     	Before Midnight   	Carol   	If Beale Street Could Talk   	Marriage Story   	Revolutionary Road   	Silver Linings Playbook  
- [Romantic Comedy Collection](https://film-english.com/viewing-romantic-comedy-collection/): A Collection of 6 Extensive Viewing Guides for romantic comedy films.     	As Good as It Gets   	Bridget Jones's Diary   	Four Weddings and a Funeral   	Love Actually   	Notting Hill   	Sleepless in Seattle  
- [Coming-of-Age Films Collection](https://film-english.com/viewing-coming-of-age-films-collection/): A Collection of 6 Extensive Viewing Guides for coming-of-age films:     	About a Boy   	Booksmart   	Boyhood   	Dead Poets Society   	Lady Bird   	The Perks of Being a Wallflower  
- [Civil Rights Collection](https://film-english.com/viewing-civil-rights-collection/): A Collection of 6 Extensive Viewing Guides for films related to civil rights:     	BlacKkKlansman   	Green Book   	Hidden Figures   	Selma   	The Butler   	The Help  
- [Musical Drama Collection](https://film-english.com/viewing-musical-drama-collection/): A Collection 0f 6 Extensive Viewing Guides for musical drama films:     	Bohemian Rhapsody   	Rocketman   	Tick, Tick… Boom!   	A Star is Born   	La La Land   	Mamma Mia!  
- [Jackie](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-jackie/): A 60-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Jackie starring Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, Greta Gerwig and Billy Crudup for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Slowing Down](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-slowing-down/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a song and short video titled Come into My Arms and the theme of slowing down. Students learn vocabulary related to slowing down, talk about how they slow down, answer and discuss a questionnaire about slowing down, make recommendations about how to slow down, listen to a song about slowing down and imagine the images in the video of the song, watch a short video, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Homes for Homeless](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-homes-for-homeless/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Tiny Homes for the Homeless and the theme of homelessness. Students learn vocabulary related to homelessness, talk about homelessness, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Rocketman](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-rocketman/): A 50-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Rocketman starring Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden and Bryce Dallas Howard for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Understanding Visual Impairment](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-understanding-visual-impairment/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Accepting My Blindness and the themes of blindness and visual impairment. Students learn vocabulary related to blindness and visual impairment, talk about blindness and visual impairment, write a narrative, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, watch a second short film, summarise the message of a short film, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Sustainable Clothing](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-sustainable-clothing/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Break the Pattern and the themes of fashion and sustainable clothing. Students learn vocabulary related to fashion and sustainable clothing, talk about fashion and sustainable clothing, watch the first part of a short film and predict the second part of the film, answer comprehension questions, read and talk about a sustainable clothing campaign, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Understanding Autism](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-understanding-autism/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Autism Spectrum Disorder: 10 Things You Should Know, a short film titled Can you make it to the end? and the theme of the autism spectrum and autistic people. Students learn vocabulary related to the autism spectrum, talk about the autism spectrum, read statements about the autism spectrum and decide if they are true of false, watch a short video to check their responses, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [Contagion](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-contagion/): A 64-page Extensive Viewing guide to the critically acclaimed film Contagion starring Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Jude Law and Kate Winslet for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Effective Language Learning Habits](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-effective-language-learning-habits/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 10 Language Learning Habits of a Hyperpolyglot and the themes of language learning and polyglots. Students learn vocabulary related to language learning, talk about language learning, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, talk about the language learning tips, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson.
- [The 15-minute City](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-15-minute-city/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Simple Idea that Could Transform City Life and the themes of cities and the 15-minute city. Students learn vocabulary related to cities, talk about cities, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, talk about the 15-minute city, watch a second video about the 15-minute city and reflect on the lesson.
- [Habits of the Highly Successful](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-habits-of-the-highly-successful/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Five Tips for Success and the themes of success and the habits of highly successful people. Students learn vocabulary related to success, talk about success and the habits of highly successful people, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Sound of Metal](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-sound-of-metal/): A 46-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Sound of Metal starring Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke and Paul Raci for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [How to Learn a Language](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-learn-a-language/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Language Learning Habits for Success and the themes of polyglots and language learning. Students learn vocabulary related to language learning, talk about language learning, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, talk about the language learning habits of polyglots, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Study](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-study/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Study Smart and the theme of how to study effectively. Students learn vocabulary related to studying, talk about how to study effectively, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, discuss study tips, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Trial of the Chicago 7](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-trial-of-the-chicago-7/): A 100-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film The Trial of the Chicago 7 starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne and Jeremy Strong for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [How to Practise Effectively](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-practise-effectively/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Practise Effectively and the theme of effective practice. Students learn vocabulary related to practice, talk about effective practice, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Racism](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-racism/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Strangers and the theme of racism. Students predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, write a narrative, analyse a short film, talk about racism and reflect on the lesson.
- [Love](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-love/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Love is Like Life and the theme of love. Students learn vocabulary related to love, talk about love, create similes about love, predict the content of a short film, write a narrative, watch a short film, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Dance](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-dance/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Thought of You and the theme of dance. Students learn vocabulary related to dance, talk about dance, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, complete the lyrics of a song, write a narrative inspired by a short film, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Heroes](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-heroes/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video and the theme of heroes. Students learn abstract nouns to describe qualities, talk about well-known heroes, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, talk about unsung heroes and reflect on the lesson.
- [Just Mercy](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-just-mercy/): An 80-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film Just Mercy starring Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Rob Morgan for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Overcoming Adversity](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-overcoming-adversity/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film and poem titled Today I Rise and the theme of adversity. Students learn vocabulary related to adversity, talk about adversity, watch a short film with no sound and try to work out its meaning, read a poem and discuss its meaning, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-extremely-loud-and-incredibly-close/): A 46-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close starring Thomas Horn, Tom Hanks, Max von Sydow and Sandra Bullock for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Bullying](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-bullying/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short poem and video titled To This Day and the theme of bullying. Students learn vocabulary related to bullying, talk about bullying, watch a short video about an anti-bullying project, answer comprehension questions, write a poem or narrative inspired by images in a video, watch a short video inspired by a poem, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson.
- [New York](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-new-york/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Beat of New York and the themes of New York and cities. Students talk about New York, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, analyse a short film, learn vocabulary related to film shots, create a storyboard, plan a short film about their home town, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Symmetry](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-symmetry/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Symmetry and the theme of binomials. Students work on antonyms and collocations, watch a short film and identify antonyms and collocations, analyse a short film, complete binomial pairs, write a dialogue and reflect on the lesson.
- [A Love Story](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-a-love-story/): This ESL lesson is designed around a short film titled A Love Story and the theme of love. Students learn vocabulary related to love, talk about love, listen to a short film and speculate on what is happening, write a love story, watch a short film, analyse a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [Invictus](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-invictus/): An 70-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Invictus starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Gratitude](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-gratitude/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a video by Louie Schwartzberg and the themes of gratitude, beauty and nature. Students write and talk about gratitude, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss quotations, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Beauty of a Second](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-beauty-of-a-second/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film and the theme of beauty. Students talk about what can happen in a second, watch a short film and write down what is happening in each segment, analyse a short film, describe a photo on their mobile phone and say why it is beautiful for them, make a one-second video and reflect on the lesson.
- [A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-a-beautiful-day-in-the-neighborhood/): An 50-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood starring Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys and Susan Kelechi Watson for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [In the Name of the Father](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-in-the-name-of-the-father/): An 80-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film In the Name of the Father starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Pete Postlethwaite and Emma Thompson for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [New Boy](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-new-boy/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled New Boy and the theme of bullying. Students learn vocabulary related to bullying, talk about bullying, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Human Library](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-human-library/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film and the themes of books, libraries and human libraries. Students learn vocabulary related to books, talk about books and libraries, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Father and Daughter](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-father-and-daughter/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Father and Daughter and the theme of family relationships. Students learn vocabulary related to family relationships, talk about family relationships, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, write a narrative, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Kid Yoga Instructor](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-kid-yoga-instructor/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Kid Yoga Teacher and the theme of yoga. Students learn vocabulary related to yoga, talk about yoga, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss a quotation, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Resilience](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-resilience/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Three Invaluable Tools to Boost Your Resilience and the theme of resilience. Students learn vocabulary related to resilience, talk about resilience, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Secrets of Success](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-secrets-of-success/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Four Secrets from Sports Psychology You Can Use in Everyday Life and the themes of sports psychology and success. Students learn vocabulary related to sports psychology and success, talk about sports psychology, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Origami](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-origami/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Tiny Origami and the theme of origami. Students learn vocabulary related to origami, talk about origami, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, watch an instructional video, make an origami figure, and reflect on the lesson.
- [About a Boy](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-about-a-boy/): A 47-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film About a Boy starring Hugh Grant, Toni Collette, Nicholas Hoult and Rachel Weisz for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [A Visual Manifesto](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-a-visual-manifesto/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled A Visual Manifesto, and the themes of images and visual literacy. Students choose an image they like, describe an image to another students, watch a short film with the sound off, write a voiceover for the film, read a transcript, analyse a short film, talk about images and visual literacy, reflect on the lesson.
- [Suffragette](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-suffragette/): A 47-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film Suffragette starring Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter and Meryl Streep for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Human Rights](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-human-rights/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video and the theme of human rights. Students learn vocabulary related to human rights, talk about human rights, watch a short video, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Find Your Passion](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-find-your-passion/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Find Your Passion and the theme of finding your passion. Students talk about finding your passion, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform tasks to find their passion and reflect on the lesson.
- [How the discovery of DNA changed the world](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-the-discovery-of-dna-changed-the-world/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How the discovery of DNA changed the world and the theme of DNA and how DNA has changed the world. Students learn vocabulary related to DNA, talk about DNA and how DNA has changed the world, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [Barbie](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-barbie/): A 75-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Barbie Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera and Kate McKinnon starring for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Universal Basic Income](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-universal-basic-income/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Why the U.S. Should Provide Universal Basic Income and the themes of inequality and universal basic income. Students learn vocabulary related to universal basic income, talk about inequality in the USA, talk about universal basic income, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to solve the plastic problem](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-solve-the-plastic-problem/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to solve the world’s plastic problem and the theme of plastic and how to solve the world’s plastic problem. Students learn vocabulary related to plastic, talk about plastic and how to solve the world’s plastic problem, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Manage Your Moods](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-manage-your-moods/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video How Best to Manage Your Moods and the themes of moods and how to manage moods. Students learn vocabulary related to moods, talk about moods and how to manage moods, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Zero-waste Restaurant](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-zero-waste-restaurant/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Struggle of a Zero-Waste Restaurant and the theme of zero waste. Students learn vocabulary related to zero waste, talk about zero waste, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [My Literacy Journey](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-my-literacy-journey/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Jay Blades’ journey of learning to read and the theme of literacy. Students learn vocabulary related to literacy, talk about literacy, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Boost Your Creativity](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-boost-your-creativity/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Can You Boost Your Creativity? and the theme of creativity. Students learn vocabulary related to creativity, talk about creativity, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [Why Perfect Grades Don't Matter](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-why-perfect-grades-dont-matter/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Why Perfect Grades Don’t Matter and the themes of education and grades. Students learn vocabulary related to education and grades, talk about education and grades, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Future of Our Streets](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-future-of-our-streets/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled We’re using our streets all wrong and the theme of the future of our cities and streets. Students learn vocabulary related to urbanism, talk about the future of streets, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about a short video, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Spectre](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-spectre/): 75-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Spectre starring Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Ben Whishaw and Naomie Harris for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.     
- [The Boy who Invented Braille](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-boy-who-invented-braille/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The incredible story of the boy who invented Braille and the themes of Braille and visual impairment. Students learn vocabulary related to visual impairment, talk about visual impairment, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Get Motivated](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-get-motivated/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to get motivated even when you don’t feel like it and the theme of motivation. Students learn vocabulary related to motivation, talk about motivation, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Introversion](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-introversion/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Happier Alone and the themes of introversion and introverts. Students learn vocabulary related to introverts and extroverts, talk about introverts and extroverts, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film without sound and write the narration of the film, watch and listen to a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Inside My Autistic Mind](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-inside-my-autistic-mind/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Inside My Autistic Mind and the theme of autism. Students learn vocabulary related to autism, talk about autism, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write from the perspective of an autistic person and reflect on the lesson.person and reflect on the lesson.
- [Programming Prodigy](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-programming-prodigy/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video and the theme of child prodigies. Students learn vocabulary related to technology and innovation, talk about child prodigies, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video , answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Fast Fashion](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-fast-fashion/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The true cost of fast fashion and the themes of fashion and fast fashion. Students learn vocabulary related to fashion and fast fashion, talk about fashion and fast fashion, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Get Promoted](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-get-promoted/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled A Harvard career coach’s “unspoken rules” for getting promoted and the theme of getting promoted. Students learn vocabulary related to promotion, talk about promotion, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video, perform roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Identical Twins](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-identical-twins/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled What identical twins separated at birth teach us about genetics and the themes of twins and genetics. Students learn vocabulary related to genetics, talk about identical twins, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [Secrets to a Successful Relationship](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-secrets-to-a-successful-relationship/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The 17 Secrets to a Successful Relationship and the theme of successful relationships. Students learn abstract nouns to describe character and vocabulary related to relationships, talk about romantic partners and the secrets to a successful relationship, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [What’s the point of pain?](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-whats-the-point-of-pain/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled What’s the point of pain? and the theme of pain. Students learn vocabulary related to pain, talk about pain, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Emotional Maturity](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-emotional-maturity/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled What Is It to Be Emotionally Mature and the theme of emotional maturity. Students learn vocabulary related to emotional maturity, talk about emotionally mature people, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, talk about the most important characteristics of emotional maturity, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Loving](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-loving/): A 40-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Loving starring Ruth Negga, Joel Edgerton, Michael Shannon and Nick Kroll for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [The Notebook](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-notebook-2/): A 60-page Extensive Viewing guide to the romantic drama film The Notebook starring Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, James Garner and Gena Rowlands for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Last Christmas](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-last-christmas/): A 75-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Christmas romantic comedy film Last Christmas starring Emilia Clarke, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh and Emma Thompson for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [The Nightmare Before Christmas](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-nightmare-before-christmas/): A 65-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film The Nightmare Before Christmas starring Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara and William Hickey for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Mrs. Hayes](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-mrs-hayes/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a Christmas short film and the theme of Christmas. Students learn vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas, read a description of a short film, visualise a short film, watch a short film, analyse a short film, write from the perspective of a character in a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [You make the holidays](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-you-make-the-holidays/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a Christmas short film and the themes of grumpiness and Christmas. Students talk about grumpy people, watch the first part of a short film, predict the end of a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, write from the perspective of a character in a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [A Christmas to Remember](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-a-christmas-to-remember/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a Christmas short film and the theme of Christmas and dementia. Students talk about Christmas and dementia, watch the first part of a short film, predict the end of a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, write from the perspective of a character in a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Polar Express](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-polar-express/): A 40-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film The Polar Express starring Tom Hanks, Daryl Sabara, Nona Gaye and Jimmy Bennett for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Little Women](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-little-women/): A 85-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Little Women starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Laura Dern, Timothée Chalamet, and Meryl Streep for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Give Joy](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-give-joy/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a Christmas advert and the themes of joy and Christmas. Students talk about joy and Christmas, predict the content of an advert, watch an advert, write a summary of the story an advert tells, analyse an advert, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Hey, Santa](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-hey-santa/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a Christmas advert and the themes of Christmas and Christmas adverts. Students learn vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas and Christmas adverts, watch a short advert, predict the end of a short advert, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short advert, write from the perspective of a character in a short advert and reflect on the lesson.
- [Joy is Shared](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-joy-is-shared/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a Christmas advert titled Joy is Shared and the themes of friendship and Christmas. Students talk about friendship and Christmas, predict the content of a film, watch a film, answer comprehension questions, predict the end of a film, analyse a film, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Shark Diver](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-shark-diver/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Diving with Sharks and the themes of sharks and shark diving. Students learn vocabulary related to diving, sharks and describing character, read an article about sharks, talk about the qualities needed to be a shark diver, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [Belfast](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-belfast/): A 65-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Belfast starring Caitríona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Colin Morgan and Jude Hill for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [How to Be Resilient](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-be-resilient/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Be Strong and Resilient and the theme of resilience. Students learn vocabulary related to resilience, talk about resilience, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [3 tips on how to study effectively](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-3-tips-on-how-to-study-effectively/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 3 tips on how to study effectively and the themes of studying, and how the brain learns and stores information. Students learn vocabulary related to studying, and how the brain learns and stores information, talk about studying and study tips, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Why being bilingual is good for your brain](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-why-being-bilingual-is-good-for-your-brain/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Why being bilingual is good for your brain and the theme of being bilingual. Students learn vocabulary related to bilingualism, talk about bilingualism, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video, and reflect on the lesson.
- [How To Stop Worrying](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-stop-worrying/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Stop Worrying? and the theme of worrying. Students learn vocabulary related to worrying, talk about worrying, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video, learn expressions for reassuring a person, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Why are some people lucky?](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-why-are-some-people-lucky/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled What do lucky people do differently? and the theme of luck. Students learn vocabulary related to luck, talk about luck, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Secret to a Calm Life](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-secret-to-a-calm-life/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Secret to a Calm Life and the theme of a life of calm. Students learn vocabulary related to a life of calm, talk about the kind of life they would like to live, talk about a life of calm, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [Superhero Kids](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-superhero-kids/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Superhero Kids and the themes of superheroes and special needs children. Students learn vocabulary related to superheroes and inclusive education, talk about superheroes and inclusive education, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Be a Good Friend](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-be-a-good-friend/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to be a good friend and the themes of friends and friendships. Students learn vocabulary related to friendship, write and talk about the qualities and characteristics of a good friend, read an article about the qualities of a good friend, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Dark Knight](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-dark-knight/): A 120-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film The Dark Knight starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Morgan Freeman for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [The Pros and Cons of Positive Thinking](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-pros-and-cons-of-positive-thinking/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How positive thinking is harming your happiness and the theme of positive thinking. Students learn vocabulary related to positive thinking, talk about positive thinking, read an article about the benefits of positive thinking, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video about the possible negative impact of positive thinking, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson.
- [What are Universities for?](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-what-are-universities-for/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled What are Universities for? and the themes of universities and the purpose of university. Students learn vocabulary related to universities, talk about universities and the purpose of university, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Blind Braille Artist](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-blind-braille-artist/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Blind Braille Artist Clarke and the theme of art and artists. Students learn vocabulary related to art and artists, talk about art and artists, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [From Prisoner to PhD](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-from-prisoner-to-phd/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled I went from prisoner to PhD and the theme of prison and prisoners. Students learn vocabulary related to prison and prisoners, talk about prison and prisoners, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write questions to ask the narrator of a video and reflect on the lesson.
- [3 Keys to Success for Children from Tough Backgrounds](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-3-keys-to-success-for-children-from-tough-backgrounds/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 3 Keys to Success for Young People and the theme of disadvantaged children. Students learn vocabulary related to disadvantaged children, talk about disadvantaged children, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write questions to ask the narrator of a video and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Apologise](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-apologise/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The best way to apologize (according to science) and the theme of apologising. Students learn vocabulary and phrases related to apologising, talk about apologising, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Hunger Games: Catching Fire](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-hunger-games-catching-fire/): A 92-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film The Hunger Games: Catching Fire starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Lenny Kravitz, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Stanley Tucci for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Letters of Appreciation](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-letters-of-appreciation/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video and the theme of appreciation. Students learn vocabulary related to gratitude and appreciation, write sentences about what they are grateful for, talk about what they are grateful for, write sentences about a teacher they are grateful to, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, write a letter of appreciation and reflect on the lesson.
- [Food Rescue](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-food-rescue/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Food Rescue and the theme of food rescue. Students learn vocabulary related to sustainability and food rescue, talk about food rescue, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Hunger Games](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-hunger-games/): A 60-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film The Hunger Games starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Lenny Kravitz and Stanley Tucci for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Street Art](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-street-art/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Urban Interventions Transform City Streets and the theme of street art. Students learn vocabulary related to street art, talk about street art, talk about photos of street art, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write from the perspective of a street artist and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Secret Life of Bees](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-secret-life-of-bees/): A 50-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film The Secret Life of Bees starring Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson and Alicia Keys for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [How to Get More Done in Less Time](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-get-more-done-in-less-time/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 4 Ways to Get More Done in Less Time and the theme of productivity. Students learn vocabulary related to productivity, talk about productivity, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Stop Procrastinating](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-stop-procrastinating/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 11 Ways to Stop Procrastinating and the theme of preventing procrastination. Students learn vocabulary related to procrastination, talk about procrastination, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, talk about tips for preventing procrastination, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Yesterday](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-yesterday/): A 70-page Extensive Viewing guide to the critically acclaimed film Yesterday starring Himesh Patel, Lily James, Ed Sheeran and Kate McKinnon for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [How to Look More Confident During a Presentation](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-look-more-confident-during-a-presentation/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 6 Ways to Look More Confident During a Presentation and the themes of presentations and non-verbal communication. Students learn vocabulary related to presentations and non-verbal communication, talk about presentations and non-verbal communication, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, talk about non-verbal communication tips, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Television](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-television/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Television inspired by Todd Alcott’s poem of the same name and the theme of television. Students learn vocabulary related to television, talk about television, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, discuss the meaning of a poem and short video, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Power of Smiling](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-power-of-smiling/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Power of Smiling and the theme of the benefits of smiling. Students learn vocabulary related to smiling, talk about smiling, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Beautiful Moments](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-beautiful-moments/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Moments and the theme of important moments in life. Students discuss quotations about moments, watch a short film and recall the moments in the film, write and talk about important moments in their lives, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Gravity](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-gravity/): A 50-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Gravity starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Teenage Problems](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-teenage-problems/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film for a song titled Two Fingers and the theme of teenage problems. Students learn vocabulary related to teenage problems, talk about teenage problems, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film without sound, write down the story the film tells and the thoughts of the protagonist, watch a short film with sound and write down the song lyrics, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Be Happy](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-be-happy/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Be Happy and the theme of happiness. Students write and talk about what makes them happy, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, discuss tips for being happy, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Philomena](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-philomena/): A 68-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Philomena starring Steve Coogan and Judi Dench for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [War School](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-war-school/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled War School and the themes of global issues and war. Students learn vocabulary related to global issues and war, talk about global issues, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, discuss quotations about war and reflect on the lesson.
- [My Favourite Animal](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-my-favourite-animal/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled My Favourite Animal and the theme of animals. Students learn vocabulary related to animals, write and talk about their favourite animals, watch a short film, make notes about a short film, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Morning Routines](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-morning-routines/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Wrong side of the bed and the theme of morning routines. Students learn vocabulary related to morning routines, write and talk about morning routines, write sentences using the first conditional, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, write sentences about actions in a short film, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Arrival](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-arrival/): A 70-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-winning film Arrival starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker and Michael Stuhlbarg for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [How to Be Creative](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-be-creative/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Be Creative on Demand and the theme of creativity. Students learn vocabulary related to creativity, talk about creativity, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, talk about tips to boost creativity, analyse a short video, write about a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [Overtourism](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-overtourism/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Too Many People Want to Travel and the theme of overtourism. Students learn vocabulary related to tourism, talk about tourism and overtourism, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about overtourism and reflect on the lesson.
- [Reunited Twins](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-reunited-twins/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video and the theme of twins. Students write and talk about twins, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write from the perspective of a character in a video and reflect on the lesson.
- [Becoming An American Citizen](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-becoming-an-american-citizen/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Becoming An American Citizen and the theme of citizenship. Students learn vocabulary related to citizenship, talk about citizenship, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write from the perspective of a character in a video and reflect on the lesson.
- [Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-three-billboards-outside-ebbing-missouri/): A 70-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri starring Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, John Hawkes and Peter Dinklage for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [The Piano](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-piano/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Piano and the theme of emotions. Students learn vocabulary to describe emotions, listen to a piece of music and describe the emotions they feel, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, write the story a short film tells, analyse a short film, write a sequel or prequel to a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to help someone struggling with their mental health](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-help-someone-struggling-with-their-mental-health/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to help someone struggling with their mental health and the theme of struggling with mental health. Students learn vocabulary related to mental health, talk about struggling with mental health, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Hate U Give](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-hate-u-give/): A 74-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film The Hate U Give starring Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, KJ Apa and Sabrina Carpenter for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [How to Get Better Sleep](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-get-better-sleep/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Better Sleep: a 2-minute guide and the theme of sleep. Students learn vocabulary related to sleep, talk about sleep, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Sailing Around the World](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-sailing-around-the-world/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Love Sets Sail and the theme of sailing around the world. Students learn vocabulary related to sailing, talk about sailing around the world, write a plan of a voyage around the world, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, describe a voyage around the world from the perspective of a character in a video and reflect on the lesson.
- [I Can't Feel Fear](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-i-cant-feel-fear/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled I Can't Feel Fear and the theme of fear. Students learn vocabulary related to fear, talk about fear, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Blinky the Robot](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-blinky-the-robot/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Blinky and the themes of robots and technology. Students learn vocabulary related to robots and technology, talk about robots, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Giver](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-giver/): A 54-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film The Giver  starring Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Brenton Thwaites, Alexander Skarsgård, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Archie](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-archie/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Archie and the theme of inheritances. Students learn vocabulary related to inheritances, talk about inheritances, watch the start of a short film, predict the end of a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, write a sequel to a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Kite](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-kite/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Kite and the theme of grandparents. Students describe their grandfathers, talk about grandparents, write the beginning, middle and end of a story, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, write a sequel to a short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [Inclusive Café](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-inclusive-cafe/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around two videos about an inclusive café and the themes of cafés, disability and inclusion. Students learn vocabulary related to disability and inclusion, talk about cafés, predict the content of two short video, watch two short videos, answer comprehension questions, analyse two short videos, and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Banshees of Inisherin](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-banshees-of-inisherin/): A 40-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film The Banshees of Inisherin starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Are you a good listener?](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-are-you-a-good-listener/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 4 things all great listeners know and the theme of good listening. Students talk about being a good listener, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Mental Toughness](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-mental-toughness/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 7 Secrets to Becoming Mentally Tougher and the theme of mental toughness. Students learn vocabulary related to mental toughness, talk about mental toughness, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, write about a short video, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson.
- [What is depression?](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-what-is-depression/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled What is depression? and the theme of depression. Students learn vocabulary related to depression, talk about depression, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, write a summary of a short video, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Creativity](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-creativity/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How limits can boost your creativity and the themes of creativity and how constraints can boost creativity. Students learn vocabulary related to creativity, talk about creativity, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, takes notes on a video, analyse a short video, write about creativity, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Meet the Parents](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-meet-the-parents/): A 50-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Meet the Parents starring Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Blythe Danner and Teri Polo for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [7 Things You Can Do to Make a Relationship Work](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-7-things-you-can-do-to-make-a-relationship-work/): This ESL video lesson plan titled ‘7 Things You Can Do to Make a Relationship Work’ 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.   Transform Your English Classroom with This Film English Multimodal Lesson This ESL lesson plan is built around a carefully selected short video and designed using the exclusive Multimodal Approach—an innovative methodology that integrates traditional language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) with viewing and representing. This pedagogically rich approach mirrors how communication works in the real world—through a […]
- [Knives Out](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-knives-out/): A 95-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Knives Out starring Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis and Michael Shannon for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [20 Signs You're Emotionally Mature](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-20-signs-youre-emotionally-mature/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 20 Signs You're Emotionally Mature and the theme of emotional maturity. Students learn vocabulary related to emotional maturity, talk about emotional maturity, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, make notes, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [The World's Most Sustainable City](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-worlds-most-sustainable-city/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Is Copenhagen the World's Most Sustainable City? and the themes of sustainability and sustainable cities. Students learn vocabulary related to sustainability, talk about sustainability and sustainable cities, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write a paragraph about a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [Why do people lie?](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-why-do-people-lie/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Why do people lie and how often are you lied to? and the theme of truth and lies. Students learn vocabulary related to truth and lies, talk about truth and lies, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write a composition and reflect on the lesson.
- [Multimillionaire at 19](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-multimillionaire-at-19/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Multimillionaire at 19 and the themes of multimillionaires and stereotypes. Students learn vocabulary related to multimillionaires and business, talk about multimillionaires and stereotypes, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Truth about Fast Fashion](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-truth-about-fast-fashion/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Lies that Sell Fast Fashion and the theme of the impact of fast fashion and possible solutions. Students learn vocabulary related to the impact of fast fashion, discuss quotations about the impact of fast fashion, talk about the impact of fast fashion and possible solutions, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Unconscious Bias](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-unconscious-bias/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled What is Unconscious Bias? and the themes of bias and unconscious bias. Students learn vocabulary related to bias and unconscious bias, talk about bias and unconscious bias, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Gratitude Journaling](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-gratitude-journaling/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Gratitude Journaling: Working Towards Wellbeing and the themes of journaling and gratitude journaling. Students learn vocabulary related to related to positive perception and positive psychology, talk about journaling and gratitude journaling, discuss quotations about journaling, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video and reading an article, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [12 Habits for Life](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-12-habits-for-life/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 12 Habits for Life and the themes of habits, forming positive habits and forming positive language learning habits. Students learn vocabulary related to habits and forming habits, talk about habits and forming habits, discuss quotations about habits, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Internet’s Dad](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-internets-dad/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Internet’s Dad | Dad, How Do I? and the themes of role models and their impact on people’s lives. Students learn vocabulary related to role models and personal growth, talk about role models, discuss quotations about role models, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Simplified Living](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-simplified-living/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled All You Need Right Now Is a Simplified Living | Voluntary Simplicity Is Power and the themes of simplicity and voluntary simplicity. Students learn vocabulary related to minimalism, consumerism and well-being, talk about simplicity and voluntary simplicity, discuss quotations about simplicity, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Beautiful Game](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-beautiful-game/): A 54-page Extensive Viewing guide to the sports drama film The Beautiful Game starring Bill Nighy, Micheal Ward, Callum Scott Howells, Robin Nazari and Cristina Rodlo for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [The Benefits of Kindness](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-benefits-of-kindness/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Selfish Benefits of Kindness and the theme of kindness and its benefits. Students learn vocabulary related to kindness and its benefits, discuss quotations about kindness, talk about kindness, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Create Stronger Professional Connections](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-create-stronger-professional-connections/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 5 ways to create stronger connections and the theme of making strong professional interpersonal relationships. Students learn vocabulary on the topic of making strong connections, talk about connections and forming strong connections, discuss quotations about connection, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Foods that Can Improve Brain Function](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-foods-that-can-improve-brain-function/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The foods that can improve brain function and the theme of nutrition and cognitive function. Students learn vocabulary related to nutrition and cognitive function, discuss quotations about food, talk about nutrition and cognitive function, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Tackling Youth Loneliness](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-tackling-youth-loneliness/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video and the themes of loneliness and youth loneliness. Students learn vocabulary related to loneliness and social interaction, talk about loneliness and youth loneliness, discuss quotations about loneliness, discuss pre-viewing question related to the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [How To Deal with Perfectionism](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-deal-with-perfectionism/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Ease Perfectionism: Managing Our Own High Expectations and the themes of perfectionism and how to deal with perfectionism. Students learn vocabulary related to self-improvement and mental health, discuss quotations about perfection, talk about perfectionism, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [My Minimalist Wardrobe](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-my-minimalist-wardrobe/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled My Minimalist Wardrobe and the themes of minimalism and minimalist dressing. Students learn vocabulary related to minimalism and minimalist dressing, discuss quotations about minimalism, talk about minimalism and minimalist dressing, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Families around the World](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-families-around-the-world/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How are families around the world the same and different? and the themes of family and how families can be different and similar across cultures. Students learn vocabulary related to the concept of families around the world, discuss quotations about family, talk about family and the concept of families around the world, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Grandma Kitchen](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-grandma-kitchen/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Grandma Kitchen and the theme of the cultural significance of food and cooking. Students learn vocabulary related to food, cooking and culture, talk about food, cooking and culture, discuss quotations about food and cooking, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [How To Be Better at Conversation](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-be-better-at-conversation/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How To Be Social - How To Never Run Out Of Things To Say and the theme of making conversation more engaging and effective. Students learn vocabulary related to social interaction and communication, talk about conversation and how to make conversation more engaging and effective, discuss quotations about conversation, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Six Triple Eight](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-six-triple-eight/): A 65-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film The Six Triple Eight starring Kerry Washington, Ebony Obsidian, Dean Norris, Sam Waterston and Oprah Winfrey for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [What makes a person interesting?](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-what-makes-a-person-interesting/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How Not to be Boring and the theme of what makes someone interesting. Students learn vocabulary related to vocabulary related to personality and communication, talk about what makes someone interesting, talk about what makes someone boring, discuss quotations about what makes someone interesting, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Smart Cities](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-smart-cities/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Smart city: making cities more life enhancing and the theme of smart cities. Students learn vocabulary related to smart cities, urban planning and technology, talk about smart cities, discuss quotations about smart cities, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video and article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [How To Make Smart Decisions](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-make-smart-decisions/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to make smart decisions more easily and the themes of decision-making and how to make smart decisions. Students learn vocabulary related to decision-making, talk about decision-making and how to make smart decisions, discuss quotations about decision-making, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [7 Ways to Learn a New Language Effectively](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-7-ways-to-learn-a-new-language-effectively/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled That’s How You Learn a New Language: 7 Effective Methods and the themes of learning a language and effective language learning methods. Students learn vocabulary related to learning a language and effective language learning methods, discuss quotations about learning a language, talk about learning a language and effective language learning methods, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [How To Overcome Your Mistakes](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-overcome-your-mistakes/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to overcome your mistakes and the themes of mistakes and how to learn from your mistakes. Students learn vocabulary related to mistakes and how to learn from your mistakes, talk about mistakes and how to learn from your mistakes, discuss quotations about mistakes, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Benefits of Walking](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-benefits-of-walking/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video and the themes of walking and the benefits of walking. Students learn vocabulary related to related to health, exercise and urban planning, talk about walking and the benefits of walking, discuss quotations about walking, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Healthy Friendships](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-healthy-friendships/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How some friendships last — and others don’t and the themes of friendship and how to build healthy habits for making and maintaining strong friendships. Students learn vocabulary related to friendship and habits for making and maintaining strong friendships, talk about friendship and how to build healthy habits for making and maintaining strong friendships, discuss quotations about friendship, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss tips for making and maintaining strong friendships given in an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Key Skills To Promote Constructive Conversations](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-key-skills-to-promote-constructive-conversations/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 5 conversation skills that enhance your rational brain and the themes of reducing defensiveness in discussions and promoting constructive conversations. Students learn vocabulary and phrases related to constructive conversations, talk about constructive conversations, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Sharpen Your Critical Thinking](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-sharpen-your-critical-thinking/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Five simple strategies to sharpen your critical thinking and the themes of critical thinking and how to sharpen your critical thinking. Students learn vocabulary related to critical thinking, talk about critical thinking and how to sharpen your critical thinking, discuss quotations about critical thinking, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Healthy Romantic Relationships](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-healthy-romantic-relationships/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Number One Rule for Healthy Relationships and the theme of healthy romantic relationships. Students learn abstract nouns to describe qualities and vocabulary related to expressing emotions and feelings, discuss quotations about romantic relationships, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Grow](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-grow/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to “Grow” – The Hard Truth About Growth and the themes of growth and how to grow as a person. Students learn vocabulary related to growth and personal development, talk about growth and how to grow as a person, discuss quotations about growth, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Network](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-network/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Best Networking Tips: How to Make a Connection and the theme of networking. Students learn vocabulary related to networking, talk about networking, discuss quotations about networking, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Glass Onion](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-glass-onion/): A 110-page Extensive Viewing guide to the murder mystery film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery starring Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn and Kate Hudson for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [How To Get Out of a Rut](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-get-out-of-a-rut/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to quickly get out of a rut and the themes of the concept of ruts and how to overcome them, and motivation and self-improvement. Students learn vocabulary related to motivation and self-improvement, talk about of ruts and how to overcome them, motivation and self-improvement, discuss quotations about motivation and self-improvement, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [How Friendship Affects Your Brain](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-friendship-affects-your-brain/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How friendship affects your brain and the themes of friendship and its impact on the brain. Students learn vocabulary related to friendship and psychology, talk about friendship, discuss quotations about friendship, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [How Stories Shape Our Minds](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-stories-shape-our-minds/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How stories shape our minds | The science of storytelling  and the themes of storytelling and how storytelling impacts our minds and behaviour. Students learn vocabulary related to storytelling and psychology, talk about storytelling, discuss quotations about storytelling, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss quotes from a short video, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Bags of Joy](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-bags-of-joy/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Bags of Joy and the themes of Christmas and joy. Students learn vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas and joy, write a story inspired by the start of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Time Shop](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-time-shop/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Time Shop and the themes of Christmas and the importance of spending time with loved ones at Christmas. Students learn vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas and the importance of spending time with loved ones at Christmas, discuss quotations about Christmas and the importance of spending time with loved ones at Christmas, write a story inspired by the start of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Be Grateful](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-be-grateful/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled A Shorter Letter and the themes of Christmas and Christmas presents. Students learn vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas and Christmas presents, discuss quotations about Christmas and Christmas presents, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, write about what they have learned from viewing a short film, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Grinch](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-the-grinch/): A 48-page Extensive Viewing guide to the animated Christmas film The Grinch for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [The Lost Letter](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-lost-letter/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Lost Letter and the themes of Christmas and Christmas stories. Students learn vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas, discuss quotations about Christmas, predict the story a short film tells, watch a Christmas short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a Christmas short film and reflect on the lesson.
- [Unexpected Santa](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-unexpected-santa/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a Coca-Cola AI-generated Christmas ad titled Unexpected Santa and the themes of Christmas, Christmas ads and AI-generated media. Students learn vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas and Christmas ads, discuss quotations about Christmas, watch a Christmas ad, answer comprehension questions, analyse a Christmas ad, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a Christmas ad, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [How To Be a Warm Person](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-be-a-warm-person/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How To Be Warm and the theme of being a warm person. Students learn vocabulary related to being a warm person, talk about being a warm person, discuss quotations about being a warm person, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [How To Be More Likeable](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-be-more-likeable/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The secret to being more likeable and the themes of likeability and how to be more likeable. Students learn vocabulary related to interpersonal skills, talk about likeability and how to be more likeable, discuss quotations about likeability, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [How a Vegan Diet Affects Your Brain](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-a-vegan-diet-affects-your-brain/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How a Vegan Diet Affects Your Brain and the themes of veganism and how a vegan diet affects the brain. Students learn vocabulary related to nutrition, health and veganism, talk about veganism and how a vegan diet affects the brain, discuss quotations about veganism, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Manage Your Emotions](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-manage-your-emotions/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Manage Your Emotions and the themes of emotions and managing emotions. Students learn vocabulary related to emotions and managing emotions, talk about emotions and managing emotions, discuss quotations about emotions and managing emotions, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Build Mental Strength](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-build-mental-strength/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Build Your Mental Strength and the themes of mental strength and how to build mental strength. Students learn vocabulary related to mental strength and how to build mental strength, talk about mental strength and how to build mental strength, discuss quotations about mental strength, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Air](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-air/): An 84-page Extensive Viewing guide to the critically acclaimed film Air starring Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman and Viola Davis for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [The Purpose of Friendship](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-purpose-of-friendship/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Purpose of Friendship and the themes of friendship and the purpose of friendship. Students learn vocabulary related to friendship and relationships, talk about friendship and the purpose of friendship, discuss quotations about friendship, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Power of Quiet Leadership](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-power-of-quiet-leadership/): Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2)    Learner type: Teens and adults    Time: 90 minutes    Objectives:     	To explore the qualities of effective leadership and how personality traits influence leadership styles.   	To understand the roles of introverts and extroverts in leadership and discuss their unique strengths.   	To analyse societal expectations and their impact on leadership roles.   	To develop critical thinking and discussion skills on leadership and personality diversity.    Topic: Leadership and quiet leadership    Language: Vocabulary related to leadership
- [The Myth of Multitasking](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-myth-of-multitasking/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled What multitasking does to your brain and the themes of multitasking and what multitasking does to the brain. Students learn vocabulary related to multitasking and what multitasking does to the brain, talk about multitasking and what multitasking does to the brain, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [How To Overcome Negative Thoughts](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-overcome-negative-thoughts/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Overcoming Negative Thought Patterns to Find Joy and the themes of joy and overcoming negative thought patterns. Students learn vocabulary related to joy and overcoming negative thought patterns, talk about joy and overcoming negative thought patterns, discuss quotations about joy, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [3 rules to live by](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-3-rules-to-live-by/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 3 rules to quickly improve your life and the theme of self-improvement. Students learn vocabulary related to self-improvement, talk about self-improvement, discuss quotations about self-improvement, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss quotations from a short video, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Visualisation](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-visualisation/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Can visualisation help you achieve a better future? and the theme of visualisation. Students learn vocabulary related to psychology and personal development, talk about visualisation, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [What is self-esteem?](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-what-is-self-esteem/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled What Self-Esteem Is and the themes of self-esteem and how to cultivate self-esteem. Students learn vocabulary related to self-esteem and how to cultivate self-esteem, talk about self-esteem and how to cultivate self-esteem, discuss quotations about self-esteem, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, discuss topics raised in a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Will humans keep getting smarter?](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-will-humans-keep-getting-smarter/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Will humans keep getting smarter? and the themes of intelligence and the future of intelligence. Students learn vocabulary related to intelligence and the future of intelligence, discuss quotations about intelligence, talk about intelligence and the future of intelligence, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Managing Your Mood](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-managing-your-mood/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Managing your Mood: Tips for Staying Present and the themes of moods and managing your moods. Students learn vocabulary related to moods and managing your moods, talk about moods and managing your moods, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Fight Workaholism](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-fight-workaholism/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Fighting Workaholism: You Are Not a Success Machine and the themes of workaholism and overcoming workaholism. Students learn vocabulary related to workaholism and overcoming workaholism, talk about workaholism and overcoming workaholism, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Can Work Make You Happy?](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-can-work-make-you-happy/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Can Work Make You Happy? Should It? and the theme of happiness at work. Students learn vocabulary related to happiness at work, talk about happiness at work, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Saltburn](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-saltburn/): A 68-page Extensive Viewing guide to the critically acclaimed film Saltburn starring Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant and Carey Mulligan for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [How to Keep Calm Under Pressure](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-keep-calm-under-pressure/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to keep calm under pressure | 3 quick tips and the theme of keeping calm. Students learn vocabulary related to keeping calm, talk about keeping calm, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, discuss topics raised in a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring real-world issues, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article and reflect on the lesson.
- [Why you Have an Accent in a Foreign Language](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-why-you-have-an-accent-in-a-foreign-language/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Why you have an accent in a foreign language and the themes of accents and pronunciation. Students learn vocabulary related to accents and pronunciation, talk about accents and pronunciation, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills, read an article, answer comprehension questions, and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Get a  New Habit to Stick](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-get-a-new-habit-to-stick/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Five tips to get a new habit to stick and the themes of habits and forming habits. Students learn vocabulary related to habits and forming habits, talk about habits and forming habits, discuss quotations about habits, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring real-world issues, perform a roleplay, read an article, answer comprehension questions, and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Be More Productive](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-be-more-productive/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to feel more in control of your time | Productivity tips and hacks and the themes of productivity and language learning productivity. Students learn vocabulary related to productivity, talk about productivity and language learning productivity, discuss previewing questions, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring real-world issues, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, read an article about language learning productivity, answer comprehension questions, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Why Suffering is Necessary](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-why-suffering-is-necessary/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Why your Epicurean approach will never make you truly happy and the themes of happiness and suffering. Students learn vocabulary related to happiness and suffering, talk about happiness and suffering, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, check true/false sentences, analyse a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring real-world issues, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Exercise Myths](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-exercise-myths/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Harvard professor debunks the biggest exercise myths and the themes of exercise and myths about exercise. Students learn vocabulary related to exercise, talk about exercise, discuss pre-viewing questions, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss pre-viewing questions to analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, discuss critical thinking questions, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Friendship](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-friendship/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Friendship Recession and the theme of friendship. Students learn vocabulary related to friendship, talk about friendship, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring real-world issues, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Match Point](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-match-point/): An 87-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Match Point starring Scarlett Johansson, Brian Cox, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Matthew Goode and Emily Mortimer for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Habits that Make You Feel Incredible](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-habits-that-make-you-feel-incredible/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Five habits that make you feel incredible and the themes of self-development and positive habits. Students learn vocabulary related to self-development and positive habits, talk about positive habits, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, discuss comments on a YouTube short video, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Loneliness and the Power of Connection](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-loneliness-and-the-power-of-connection/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Loneliness and the Power of Connection and the themes of loneliness and connection. Students learn vocabulary related to loneliness and connection, talk about loneliness and connection, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss quotations from a short video, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Importance of Character](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-importance-of-character/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Character in the Selfie Age and the theme of the importance of character. Students learn vocabulary related to character, talk about character, talk about the virtues needed to have a good character, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, discuss quotations from a short video, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, write a eulogy and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Case for Optimism](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-case-for-optimism/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Steven Pinker Makes the Case for Optimism and the themes of optimism and pessimism. Students learn vocabulary related to optimism and pessimism, discuss quotations about optimism and pessimism, talk about optimism, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Why You Think Your Life is Boring](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-why-you-think-your-life-is-boring/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Why your life is so boring and the theme of why people think their lives are boring. Students talk about why people think their lives are boring, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, make viewing notes, analyse a short video, discuss quotations from a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Manage Your Digital Footprint](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-manage-your-digital-footprint/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Live My Digital for Students: Digital Footprint and the theme of digital footprints. Students learn vocabulary related to digital footprints, talk about digital footprints, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [Happiness](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-happiness/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled There is a formula for happiness — but it’s highly misunderstood and the themes of happiness and the science of happiness. Students learn vocabulary related to happiness and the science of happiness, talk about happiness, discuss quotations about happiness, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Cut Your Food Waste](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-cut-your-food-waste/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to cut your food waste... and save money! and the theme of food waste. Students learn vocabulary related to food waste, talk about food waste, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Battle of the Sexes](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-battle-of-the-sexes/): An 80-page Extensive Viewing guide to the critically acclaimed film Battle of the Sexes starring Emma Stone, Steve Carell, Andrea Riseborough and Bill Pullman for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [5 Ways to Optimise Your Diet](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-5-ways-to-optimise-your-diet/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Five simple ways to optimise your diet and the theme of diet. Students learn vocabulary related to food and diet, talk about food and diet, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Prevent Burnout](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-prevent-burnout/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The number 1 cause of burnout is not what you think and the theme of burnout. Students learn vocabulary related to burnout, talk about burnout, discuss quotations about burnout, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Be More Persuasive](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-be-more-persuasive/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Psychology of Persuasion and the theme of persuasion. Students learn vocabulary related to persuasion, talk about persuasion, discuss quotations about persuasion, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Sibling Rivalry](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-sibling-rivalry/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Then and Now and the themes of siblings and sibling rivalry. Students learn vocabulary related to siblings, talk about siblings and sibling rivalry, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [What is Emotional Intelligence?](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-what-is-emotional-intelligence/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Daniel Goleman Introduces Emotional Intelligence and the theme of emotional intelligence. Students learn vocabulary related to emotional intelligence, talk about emotional intelligence, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Spot Lovely People](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-spot-lovely-people/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Spot the Loveliest People in the World and the theme of lovely people. Students learn vocabulary related to personality traits, talk about personality traits and lovely people, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, make viewing notes, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Depression](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-depression/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Soft Rain and the theme of depression. Students learn vocabulary related to depression, talk about depression, read and discuss quotations about depression, watch a short video, talk about metaphors and symbolism in a short film, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Sully](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-sully/): A 60-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Sully starring Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart and Laura Linney for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Prodigy](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-prodigy/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Nine-Year-Old Piano Prodigy and the theme of prodigies. Students learn vocabulary related to prodigies, talk about prodigies, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Become a Great Strategic Thinker](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-become-a-great-strategic-thinker/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Become a great strategic thinker and the theme of strategic thinking. Students learn vocabulary related to strategic thinking, talk about strategic thinking, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Joy](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-joy/): 70-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Joy starring Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Édgar Ramírez and Diane Ladd for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Becoming Excellent](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-becoming-excellent/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Become excellent. Be unreasonable. and the theme of excellence. Students learn vocabulary related to excellence, talk about excellence, read and discuss quotations about excellence, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, make viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Vegan Chef](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-vegan-chef/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 11-Year-Old Chef Teaches Kids How to Be Vegan and the theme of veganism. Students learn vocabulary related to veganism, talk about veganism, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, correct viewing sentences, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Malala](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-malala/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video about Malala Yousafzai and the theme of youth activism. Students learn vocabulary related to activism, talk about youth activism, read about youth activists, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, talk about Malala Yousafzai and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Power of Branding](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-power-of-branding/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How Apple and Nike have branded your brain and the theme of brands and branding. Students learn vocabulary related to brands and branding, talk about brands and branding, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, make viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [Arguments](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-arguments/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Why We Should Refuse to Get into Arguments and the themes of arguments and how to avoid getting into arguments. Students learn vocabulary related to arguments, talk about arguments and how to avoid getting into arguments, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, make viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Notes on a Scandal](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-notes-on-a-scandal/): A 100-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Notes on a Scandal starring Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Buddy Benches](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-buddy-benches/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video and the theme of buddy benches. Students learn vocabulary related to buddy benches, talk about buddy benches predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Unlock Your Potential](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-unlock-your-potential/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video and the theme of fulfilling your potential. Students learn vocabulary related to fulfilling your potential, talk about fulfilling your potential, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, complete viewing notes, analyse a short video, write about a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Universities](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-universities/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled A Time-Honored Achievement and the theme of universities. Students learn vocabulary related to universities, talk about universities, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Ultra-Marathoner](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-ultra-marathoner/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Ultra Marathoner and the theme of marathons. Students learn vocabulary related to marathon and abstract nouns to describe qualities, talk about marathon, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Highly Sensitive People](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-highly-sensitive-people/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Highly sensitive people are the best employees! and the themes of sensitivity and highly sensitive people. Students learn vocabulary related to sensitivity and highly sensitive people, talk about sensitivity and highly sensitive people, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Develop a Growth Mindset](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-develop-a-growth-mindset/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Developing a Growth Mindset and the theme of mindsets. Students learn vocabulary related to mindsets, talk about mindsets, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, make viewing notes, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [Subway Knitter](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-subway-knitter/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Subway Knitter and the theme of knitting. Students learn vocabulary related to knitting, talk about knitting, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, talk about a character in a short video, analyse a short video, and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Importance of Failure](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-importance-of-failure/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Failing Upwards and the themes of success and failure. Students learn vocabulary related to success and failure, talk about success and failure, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from a short video and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Become a Powerful Public Speaker](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-become-a-powerful-public-speaker/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Become a Powerful Public Speaker and the theme of public speaking. Students learn vocabulary related to public speaking, talk about public speaking, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Clearly Communicate an Idea](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-clearly-communicate-an-idea/): This ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video titled How to Communicate Clearly and explores effective communication in public speaking. Designed for B1–B2 learners, it helps students understand how to plan and deliver a clear message through discussion, viewing, reading, roleplay, and reflective tasks. The lesson develops key communication skills while encouraging learners to structure ideas clearly and confidently for an audience.
- [Why Humiliation Exists](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-why-humiliation-exists/): Lesson Summary:This ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video Humiliation: Why this little-understood emotion exists and explores humiliation and its social function. Designed for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) learners, the lesson offers a complete, ready-to-use package that develops viewing, listening, reading, speaking and writing skills through discussion, quotation analysis, prediction tasks, comprehension work, roleplay and reflective writing. Learners also engage with an extended article, Breaking the Cycle of Public Shame, to deepen critical thinking and vocabulary development. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of humiliation and its social function.• To explore reasons why […]
- [How Reading Changes Your Brain](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-reading-changes-your-brain/): Lesson Summary:This ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video How Reading Changes the Way Your Brain Works and explores the themes of reading and how reading changes the brain. Designed for Advanced to Proficient learners, the lesson combines video viewing, discussion, quotation analysis, critical thinking tasks, roleplay and an extended reading text titled Why Deep Reading Matters in a Distracted World. Learners develop advanced language skills while exploring how reading shapes cognition, empathy and attention in the digital age. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the themes of reading and how reading changes the brain• To expand […]
- [How to Deepen Your Friendships](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-deepen-your-friendships/): This ready-to-use ESL video lesson plan explores the themes of friendship and how to deepen friendships. Aimed at Upper Intermediate to Advanced learners, it helps students build vocabulary related to emotional openness and communication while developing key skills through discussion, viewing, analysis, roleplay and a follow-up article. The lesson provides teachers with a structured, engaging resource that supports critical thinking and meaningful language practice.
- [Living on a Bus](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-living-on-a-bus/): This complete ESL video lesson plan explores the themes of alternative living and the search for a simpler life through an engaging short video. Designed for B1–B2 learners, it guides students through vocabulary development, prediction tasks, video comprehension, analysis, discussion, roleplay and article-based work. Teachers receive a ready-to-use package that develops key language skills and encourages meaningful reflection on modern lifestyle choices.
- [A Real Pain](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-a-real-pain/): This B2 ESL extensive viewing guide is based on the film Real Pain. It is designed to help learners develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing—through guided analysis, vocabulary building, and post-viewing discussion.
- [Setting Healthy Boundaries](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-setting-healthy-boundaries/): This complete ESL video lesson plan helps students explore friendship and setting healthy boundaries through viewing, discussion and creative tasks. Designed for Intermediate to Upper Intermediate learners, it develops vocabulary, communication skills and confidence in expressing needs in relationships.
- [Neuroplasticity](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-neuroplasticity/): This complete ESL video lesson plan helps students explore the brain and neuroplasticity through viewing and discussion. It includes vocabulary development, prediction tasks, comprehension work, analysis of a short video, a roleplay, and an extended article task to deepen understanding of how the brain adapts and heals.
- [Reimagine Productivity](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-reimagine-productivity/): Lesson Summary:This ESL video lesson plan is a complete, ready-to-use resource based on the short video The Productivity Myth: Why you’ll never ‘get on top of everything’. It explores the themes of productivity and reimagined productivity, helping learners develop advanced skills through vocabulary building, viewing, discussion and creative activities. Suitable for C1–C2 learners, it offers engaging tasks that deepen understanding and support confident communication. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concepts of productivity and reimagined productivity• To build vocabulary related to productivity, well-being and work habits• To develop viewing, listening and reading skills• To improve writing through reflective and […]
- [Marathons](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-marathons/): This complete ESL video lesson plan guides students through the inspiring story of a man who ran 365 marathons in 365 days. It offers a ready-to-use package that helps learners explore the themes of running, marathons and personal challenges. The lesson includes vocabulary development, guided viewing, structured discussion, quotations analysis, comprehension tasks, a roleplay activity, an article reading task and multimodal homework. Suitable for Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) learners, this comprehensive resource builds reading, listening, speaking and writing skills through meaningful and motivating content.  
- [Journaling](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-journaling/): This comprehensive ESL video lesson plan helps learners explore the themes of journaling and the power of writing through a rich sequence of viewing tasks, discussions, vocabulary development, critical thinking activities and creative practice. Designed for Upper Intermediate to Advanced students, it provides teachers with a complete, ready-to-use resource that strengthens emotional literacy, reflective skills and communicative confidence.
- [Peak Performance](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-peak-performance/): This ESL video lesson plan explores peak performance and coaching through a powerful short video. It provides a complete, ready-to-use package for teachers who want to help Advanced to Proficient learners develop vocabulary related to professional development and performance. Students predict content, watch and analyse a video, discuss quotations, practise speaking in a detailed roleplay, read an article, explore ideas through critical discussion and complete creative homework tasks.
- [The Art of Slowing Down](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-art-of-slowing-down/): This ESL lesson plan  is a complete, ready-to-use ESL video lesson plan for B1–B2 learners on appreciating small things and slowing down. It helps students develop vocabulary, viewing and reading comprehension, reflective writing, discussion skills and creative multimodal expression.
- [The Art of Listening](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-art-of-listening/): Lesson Summary:This complete ESL video lesson plan, based on the video The Art of Listening: How does listening help us embrace different perspectives?, helps learners explore listening as an active and emotional skill. Designed for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) students, it includes vocabulary development, discussion of quotations, video analysis, comprehension tasks, roleplay, article reading, and creative multimodal homework activities. Perfect for teachers who want to engage learners in authentic communication and deepen their understanding of empathy and trust through listening. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of listening as an active and emotional skill.• To expand […]
- [The Gratitude Effect](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-gratitude-effect/): This complete ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video Not All Gratitude is Created Equal: A Psychologist Explains and explores the theme of gratitude and its effects on relationships and well-being. Designed for Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) learners, it helps students expand their vocabulary related to virtues, gratitude, relationships and emotions. Through engaging viewing, discussion, roleplay, and writing activities, learners reflect on how practising gratitude can strengthen relationships and improve mental health.
- [Is it still worth going to university?](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-is-it-still-worth-going-to-university/): This ready-to-use ESL video lesson plan, based on the video Is it still worth going to university?, explores the theme of higher education and its relevance in today’s world. Aimed at B2–C1 learners, it helps students develop language around university, employment, technology and soft skills. Through engaging tasks, students discuss quotations, analyse the video, complete comprehension activities, perform a roleplay, and read a follow-up article titled Beyond Degrees: How Soft Skills Shape Success.
- [Studying with AI](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-studying-with-ai/): Lesson Summary:This complete ESL video lesson plan for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) learners explores the theme of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on education. Based on the short video Is it OK to Use AI When Studying?, it helps students build vocabulary connected to AI, learning and technology while developing communication, critical thinking and writing skills through guided discussion, roleplay and reading activities. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the theme of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on education.• To expand students’ vocabulary related to AI, learning and technology.• To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading […]
- [Blame](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-blame/): This ready-to-use ESL video lesson plan, based on Brené Brown’s short talk on blame, explores how and why people blame others. Students expand vocabulary on emotions, accountability and empathy, build comprehension skills, and engage in speaking, writing and roleplay activities.  
- [Intellectual Humility](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-intellectual-humility/): This complete ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video Why Intellectual Humility Matters and explores the themes of humility, intellectual humility, and personal growth. Designed for Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) learners, it includes engaging activities that build vocabulary related to belief and scientific reasoning, develop listening, viewing, and reading skills, and encourage creative writing, reflection, and roleplay. It’s ideal for teachers seeking a ready-to-use, thought-provoking lesson that promotes open-mindedness and critical thinking.  
- [The Importance of Consistency](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-importance-of-consistency/): This complete ESL video lesson plan, based on the short video Intensity vs Consistency, explores the importance of consistency in personal and professional life. Aimed at Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) learners, it engages students through vocabulary building, discussion, viewing comprehension, article reading, roleplay, and reflective writing. Perfect for teachers seeking ready-to-use materials that build both language and critical thinking skills.
- [How to Do Remarkable Things](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-do-remarkable-things/): This complete ESL video lesson plan, based on How to Achieve Remarkable Things, explores developing a high-performance mindset and achieving remarkable things. Designed for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) learners, it includes vocabulary building, viewing, comprehension, roleplay, article reading, writing, and reflection activities that inspire learners to cultivate resilience and focus.
- [Motivation and Learning a Language](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-motivation-and-learning-a-language/): This complete ESL video lesson plan, How to Stay Motivated When Learning a Language, helps students explore the theme of motivation and how it influences language learning. Aimed at pre-intermediate (A2) to intermediate (B1) learners, it includes activities to build vocabulary, improve communication, and encourage reflection through viewing, discussion and creative tasks. Teachers receive a ready-to-use package designed to inspire confidence and motivation in language learners.
- [Master Your Anxiety](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-master-your-anxiety/): This complete ESL video lesson plan for Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) learners explores the themes of anxiety and self-doubt, and how to overcome them. Students expand advanced vocabulary related to emotional awareness, creativity and self-perception through engaging viewing, discussion and creative activities. The lesson includes comprehension tasks, a roleplay, a follow-up reading The Gift of Fear: Why Anxiety Can Be an Ally, and multimodal homework projects.  
- [Dyslexia](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-dyslexia/): This complete ESL video lesson plan, based on Dyslexia Isn’t Just About Having Difficulty with Reading and Spelling, explores neurodiversity, dyslexia, and the lived experiences of people with dyslexia. Designed for B2–C1 learners, it develops vocabulary, empathy, and communication through viewing, discussion, and creative activities.
- [Character Strengths](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-character-strengths/): This complete ESL video lesson plan for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) learners explores the theme of character strengths and how they influence happiness and well-being. It includes engaging classroom activities where students predict, watch and analyse a short video, discuss quotations, practise key vocabulary, perform a roleplay, and read an article titled How to Discover and Develop Your Signature Strengths. It’s ideal for mature teens and adults who want to develop language fluency, psychological insight, and self-awareness through reflective communication.
- [Intrinsic Motivation](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-intrinsic-motivation/): This complete ESL video lesson plan, Un-Sabotage Yourself with Intrinsic Motivation, explores the themes of motivation and the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Designed for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) learners, it helps students build vocabulary related to motivation, psychology and personal values. Through viewing, discussion, reading and creative tasks, students deepen their understanding of what drives motivation and how it shapes behaviour.
- [A Complete Unknown](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-a-complete-unknown/): This B2 ESL Extensive Viewing Guide is based on the film A Complete Unknown. It is designed to help learners develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing—through guided analysis, vocabulary building, and post-viewing discussion.A 50-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film Complete Unknown starring Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro and Boyd Holbrook for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [The Attention Economy](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-attention-economy/): This stimulating ESL video lesson plan explores the themes of attention, distraction, and the attention economy through the short video The Attention Economy Needs to Change. But How? It is a complete, ready-to-use resource for Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) learners. Students develop key skills through vocabulary-building, viewing, discussion, reading, roleplay, and creative tasks that encourage reflection on technology and media influence.
- [Online Dating](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-online-dating/): This engaging ESL video lesson plan explores the themes of dating and online dating through the short video Online Dating: What Are the Secrets to Success?. It is a complete, ready-to-use resource for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) learners. Students develop key skills through viewing, discussion, reading, roleplay and creative tasks.
- [Food Waste Rescue](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-food-waste-rescue/): This engaging ESL video lesson plan, Food Waste Rescue Squad, explores the environmental and social impact of food waste. Aimed at Pre-intermediate (A2) to Intermediate (B1) learners, it helps students build vocabulary related to food, sustainability and social action. Through viewing, discussion, and creative tasks, students reflect on how food waste affects communities and learn practical ways to waste less and share more. The lesson also includes a reading activity based on the article Simple Ways to Waste Less and Share More and a communicative roleplay.  
- [How to Run Effective Meetings](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-run-effective-meetings/): Lesson Summary:This complete ESL video lesson plan for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) learners is built around the short video How to Make Meetings Less Rubbish and explores the theme of meetings and their purpose in professional contexts. It helps students develop vocabulary related to meetings, communication and collaboration through viewing, discussion, and creative activities. The lesson includes comprehension and critical thinking tasks, an article-based reading activity, and a roleplay to consolidate learning. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept and purpose of meetings.• To familiarise students with effective meeting strategies.• To build vocabulary related to meetings and […]
- [How Isolation Affects the Brain](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-isolation-affects-the-brain/): Lesson Summary:This ESL video lesson plan, based on the short film What Happens to Your Brain Without Any Social Contact?, explores isolation and its effects on the brain and mental health. It offers a complete, ready-to-use lesson for mature teens and adults. Students learn and practise vocabulary related to isolation, the brain and mental health through viewing, discussion, roleplay, and writing activities. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of isolation and its effects on the brain and mental health• To expand vocabulary related to isolation, the brain and mental health• To develop viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills• […]
- [Creating Magical Experiences](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-creating-magical-experiences/): This complete ESL video lesson plan, designed for Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) learners, explores Engineering Magical Experiences through the themes of transcendence and the power of attention. The package equips teachers with ready-to-use resources for developing vocabulary, critical thinking, roleplay, and multimodal tasks.
- [Imposter Syndrome](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-imposter-syndrome/): This ESL video lesson plan for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) learners explores self-doubt, impostor syndrome and their impact. Students expand vocabulary, develop critical thinking, practise comprehension, and engage in creative speaking and writing tasks.
- [Street Artist](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-street-artist/): This complete ESL video lesson plan, Meet the Street Artist Transforming Dubai, engages learners with the theme of street art and street artists. Designed for B1–B2 students, it includes vocabulary building, comprehension tasks, roleplay, article reading, and creative follow-up activities. Perfect for teachers who want a ready-to-use resource that develops language and critical thinking skills.
- [Wanderlust](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-wanderlust/): This complete ESL video lesson plan explores the themes of wanderlust, adventure, and risk-taking at C1–C2 level. Learners expand vocabulary related to travel, psychology, and risk, engage with a short video and article, practise discussion, comprehension, writing, and roleplay. A ready-to-use resource for advanced classrooms.
- [Bucket Lists](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-bucket-list/): Lesson Summary:This complete ESL video lesson plan explores the theme of bucket lists and how to create them. Designed for B1–B2 learners, it helps students expand vocabulary, practise viewing comprehension, and develop speaking and writing skills through engaging activities. Learning Objectives: To introduce students to the concept of bucket lists. To expand vocabulary related to personal goals and ambitions. To develop listening and reading comprehension skills. To improve speaking skills through discussion and roleplay. To strengthen writing skills through creative tasks. To practise critical thinking about motivation and life choices. To build confidence in expressing personal goals. Lesson Activities: Pre-viewing […]
- [Moral Imagination](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-moral-imagination/): This complete ESL video lesson plan for C1–C2 learners explores morality, morals, and moral imagination. Students expand vocabulary for ethical decision-making, develop critical thinking through discussions and roleplay, and engage with a thought-provoking video and article. Perfect for mature teens and adults, it builds speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a fully ready-to-use package. Learning Objectives:• Introduce the concepts of morality, morals, and moral imagination• Expand vocabulary for ethical decision-making and perspective taking• Develop viewing, listening, and reading comprehension skills• Strengthen writing skills through creative tasks and new vocabulary use• Build speaking skills through guided discussion and roleplay• Encourage […]
- [How to Deal with Panic](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-deal-with-panic/): Lesson Summary:This complete ESL video lesson plan is designed for Pre-intermediate (A2) to Intermediate (B1) learners and explores the theme of panic and how to manage it. Students build vocabulary related to panic, fear and calm responses, watch and analyse a short video, answer comprehension questions, read an article titled Eight Simple Techniques to Stop Panic Before It Starts, perform a roleplay, and reflect on strategies to stay calm. This ready-to-use package is perfect for teachers looking to help learners develop confidence, critical thinking and practical language skills. Learning Objectives: To introduce students to the concept of panic and how […]
- [The Philosophy of Parks](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-philosophy-of-parks/): Lesson Summary:This complete, ready-to-use ESL video lesson plan for Advanced (C1)–Proficient (C2) learners explores the theme of parks as places of reflection and restoration. Students expand vocabulary related to nature, mental health, and perspective, build their viewing, listening, and reading comprehension skills, engage in critical discussions and roleplay, and reflect on the importance of green spaces for well-being. Learning Objectives:• Introduce learners to the theme of parks as places of reflection and restoration• Expand vocabulary related to nature, mental health, and perspective• Develop viewing, listening, and reading comprehension skills• Improve speaking through critical discussion and roleplay• Enhance writing through reflective […]
- [Hiking](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-hiking/): Lesson Summary:A complete B1–B2 ESL video lesson plan on hiking and emotional resilience that builds vocabulary, guides prediction and viewing, and develops speaking through discussion and extended roleplay. Learners analyse a short video, read a linked article, write reflectively and consolidate critical thinking. Learning Objectives: To introduce the themes of hiking and emotional resilience To expand topic vocabulary through guided practice To develop listening, viewing and reading comprehension skills To improve speaking through structured discussion and roleplay To strengthen writing through creative and reflective tasks using new lexis To build critical thinking through analysis of ideas raised in video and […]
- [Why Boredom is Essential](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-why-boredom-is-essential/): Lesson Summary:This complete ESL video lesson plan explores the theme of boredom and its psychological importance. Designed for B2–C1 learners, it helps students expand vocabulary on meaning and well-being, watch and analyse a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss quotations and perform a roleplay. A ready-to-use package that develops listening, speaking, reading, writing and critical thinking skills. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the theme of boredom and its psychological importance• To expand students’ vocabulary related to boredom, meaning and mental well-being• To develop students’ listening, viewing and reading comprehension skills• To improve students’ speaking skills through […]
- [Failure and Creativity](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-failure-and-creativity/): Lesson Summary:This complete, ready-to-use ESL video lesson plan explores failure and its role in the creative process. Aimed at Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) learners, it engages students through vocabulary building, video analysis, discussion of quotations, comprehension questions, roleplay, and a follow-up article titled The Courage to Create: Overcoming Fear of Failure. Teachers get a structured, thought-provoking package designed to develop critical thinking, improve communication skills, and inspire students to embrace risk and creativity. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the theme of failure and its role in the creative process• To explore and reflect on the nature of […]
- [Reverse Ageing](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-reverse-ageing/): Lesson Summary:This complete ESL video lesson plan is designed for Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) learners and explores the themes of ageing and reverse ageing. Students learn key vocabulary related to health, longevity and wellbeing, discuss inspiring quotations about ageing, predict and analyse a short video, answer comprehension questions, explore issues through structured discussion and roleplay, read a thought-provoking article titled The Science of Longevity: Can We Really Slow Down Ageing?, and engage in reflective and creative writing tasks. This ready-to-use package is ideal for helping learners expand their language, develop higher-order thinking skills and explore one of today’s most […]
- [Willpower](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-willpower/): Lesson Summary:This  ESL video lesson plan for B2–C1 learners explores the theme of willpower and its role in success. Through engaging video-based activities, reading, discussion, and roleplay, students develop vocabulary related to psychology, self-control, and childhood development while enhancing their comprehension, speaking, and writing skills. Perfect for teens and adults, this ready-to-use resource builds both critical and creative thinking. Learning Objectives: Introduce students to the theme of willpower and success Explore links between early willpower and achievement Expand vocabulary on psychology, self-control, and development Strengthen viewing, listening, and reading comprehension Improve speaking skills through discussion and roleplay Practise reflexive and […]
- [Benefits of Being a Loner](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-benefits-of-being-a-loner/): This engaging ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video Why Being a “Loner” Could Be Good for You and explores the themes of solitude and well-being. Suitable for Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) learners, it features vocabulary development, critical discussion, structured roleplay, article-based tasks, and a multimodal homework activity. Learning ObjectivesStudents will: Explore healthy solitude and the “loner” stereotype Expand vocabulary on well-being, reflection, and social dynamics Develop viewing, listening, and reading comprehension Improve speaking through discussion and roleplay Enhance writing via reflective and creative tasks Practise multimodal composition for homework Lesson Activities (90–120 minutes) Discuss […]
- [Recycling](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-recycling/): Lesson SummaryThis engaging ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video Ryan’s Recycling | Kid Entrepreneur and explores the theme of recycling and its environmental benefits. Suitable for Pre-intermediate (A2) to Intermediate (B1) level students, the lesson is ideal for teens and adults. It features vocabulary-building, critical thinking, structured roleplay, article-based tasks, and multimodal reflection activities. Learning ObjectivesStudents will:• Explore the concept of recycling and its environmental benefits• Learn how young people can lead recycling initiatives• Expand vocabulary related to recycling and the environment• Develop listening, viewing, and reading comprehension skills• Improve speaking through discussions and roleplay• Enhance […]
- [Optimism](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-optimism/): This engaging ESL video lesson plan is titled Can Optimism Save Us? and explores the theme of optimism and its social and personal dimensions. Aimed at Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) level learners, the lesson includes vocabulary-building, structured viewing and reading tasks, group discussion, roleplay, critical thinking, and creative multimodal reflection. Students explore optimism, trust, and collective challenges through engaging activities and real-world contexts.   Transform Your English Classroom with This Film English Multimodal Lesson This ESL lesson plan is built around a carefully selected short video and designed using the exclusive Multimodal Approach—an innovative methodology that integrates traditional language […]
- [How to Do Hard Things](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-do-hard-things/): This thought-provoking ESL video lesson plan explores the concept of doing hard things and overcoming mental resistance. Designed for B1–B2 learners, it guides students through vocabulary related to self-discipline, motivation, and resilience. Through viewing, discussion, reading, writing, and roleplay, learners build key language skills while developing a deeper understanding of perseverance and self-control.   Transform Your English Classroom with This Film English Multimodal Lesson This ESL lesson plan is built around a carefully selected short video and designed using the exclusive Multimodal Approach—an innovative methodology that integrates traditional language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) with viewing and representing. This […]
- [The Creative Process](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-what-is-creativity/): This engaging ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video What is Creativity? and explores the themes of creativity and the creative process. Designed for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) learners, the lesson helps students develop vocabulary related to inspiration and philosophical reflection, improve fluency through structured speaking and roleplay, and deepen critical thinking through video analysis and reading tasks. The lesson includes comprehension activities, a roleplay task, article-based discussion, and a multimodal homework assignment. Transform Your English Classroom with This Film English Multimodal Lesson This ESL lesson plan is built around a carefully selected short video […]
- [How to Change Your Personality](https://film-english.com/how-to-change-your-personality/): This engaging ESL video lesson explores personality change and self-development. Ideal for B1–B2 learners, it includes vocabulary-building, video-based comprehension, structured roleplay, article-based tasks, and reflective writing activities.
- [Effective Communication](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-3-key-ways-to-make-yourself-understood/): This B1–B2 ESL video lesson plan is built around a compelling video titled Alan Alda’s 3 Key Ways to Making Yourself Understood and the theme of effective communication. It guides learners through vocabulary building, video-based comprehension, article reading, critical thinking, and structured discussions to explore how to communicate with clarity and impact. Students engage with the rhetorical technique known as the rule of threes, reflect on the power of simplicity in communication, and take part in a roleplay to apply what they’ve learned in real-world contexts.   Transform Your English Classroom with This Film English Multimodal Lesson This ESL lesson […]
- [How to Turn Information into Intelligence](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-turn-information-into-intelligence/): This engaging ESL video lesson plan is based on the short video How to Turn Information into Intelligence and explores the concept of learning and how to convert information into long-term understanding. Ideal for Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) learners, the lesson focuses on developing vocabulary related to cognition, learning and brain function. Through guided discussion, video analysis, roleplay, article-based reading and reflective writing, learners are encouraged to explore how intelligence is built through practice, repetition and deep thinking.
- [Jealousy](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-jealousy/): This engaging ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video How Jealousy Distorts Your Thinking and explores the theme of jealousy and how it impacts our thoughts and behaviour. Aimed at Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) level students, the lesson includes vocabulary-building tasks, video analysis, guided discussions, article-based reading activities, roleplay, and reflective writing.
- [Carry-on](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-carry-on/): This B2 ESL extensive viewing guide is based on the film Carry-on. It is designed to help learners develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing—through guided analysis, vocabulary building, and post-viewing discussion.
- [How to Deal with Envious Friends](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-3-ways-to-deal-with-envious-friends/): This engaging ESL video lesson plan is based on the thought-provoking video 3 Ways to Deal with Envious Friends and explores the theme of envy and how it impacts friendships. Suitable for Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) learners, the lesson helps students develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing, and visually representing—through vocabulary-building exercises, video-based analysis, structured discussions, a guided roleplay, and critical reflection tasks. The lesson includes a supplementary reading activity based on the article How to Turn Envy into Empathy, encouraging deeper exploration of emotional intelligence and social awareness. Transform Your English Classroom with This Film English […]
- [How to Cope with Uncertainty](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-be-at-peace-with-the-unknown/): This ESL video lesson plan, How to Be at Peace with the Unknown, helps A2–B1 learners explore the theme of uncertainty through video-based activities, vocabulary development, reading comprehension, discussion, and reflective writing.
- [How Being Bilingual Enhances Creativity](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-being-bilingual-enhances-creativity/): This engaging, free ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video titled How Being Bilingual Enhances Creativity and explores the cognitive and cultural benefits of bilingualism. Suitable for Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) learners, it includes vocabulary-building tasks, video-based analysis, critical discussion, reading comprehension, and creative writing.
- [Is Social Media Killing Real Friendship?](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-is-social-media-killing-real-friendship/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled We’re Lonelier than Ever — And There’s One Big Reason and the theme of real-life versus digital friendship. Students learn vocabulary related to character, human connection and social media, discuss quotations about friendship, talk about friendship, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay, read an article titled From Likes to Love: Can Online Relationships Thrive?, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, and reflect on the lesson.
- [7 Ways to Make a Good First Impression](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-7-ways-to-make-a-good-first-impression/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 7 Psychological Tricks to Make a Good First Impression and the concept and importance of first impressions. Students learn vocabulary related to making a good first impression and body language, talk about the concept and importance of first impressions, discuss quotations about the concept and importance of first impressions, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a […]
- [How to Live a Life You Won’t Regret](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-live-a-life-you-wont-regret/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Live a Life You Won’t Regret and the concept of regrets and how choices shape our lives. Students learn vocabulary related to self-discovery, decision-making and freedom, talk about regrets, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay, read an article titled The Psychology of Regret: Why We Dwell on the Past, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Live Longer](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-live-longer/): This ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video Eight Simple Steps That Could Help You Live Longer and explores the theme of living longer through healthy habits. It is suitable for Intermediate (B1) to Upper-Intermediate (B2) level students and ideal for mature teens and adults.
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- [Step into Awe](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-step-into-awe/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Awe and the theme of awe and its impact on human perception and emotion. Students learn vocabulary related to awe, attention and perception, talk about awe, discuss quotations about awe, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article titled Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary: Awe in Everyday Life, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Health Benefits  of Dreaming](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-health-benefits-of-dreaming/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Surprising Health Benefits of Dreaming | Sleeping with Science and the theme of dreaming and its connection to mental and emotional health. Students learn vocabulary related to dreaming and psychological well-being, discuss quotations about dreaming, talk about dreaming and its connection to mental and emotional health, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay, read an article titled Healing in Your Sleep: How Dreams Help Mental Health, answer comprehension questions, write about what they have learned from reading an article, and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Feel Confident](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-feel-confident/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Feel Confident and the theme of self-confidence and how it can be developed over time. Students learn vocabulary related to confidence, mindset and personal growth, talk about self-confidence and how it can be developed, discuss quotations about self-confidence, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay, read an article titled From Fear to Fierce: Training Your Confidence Muscle, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Make Better Decisions](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-make-better-decisions/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to make better decisions | 3 quick tips and the theme of decision-making and how to improve it. Students learn vocabulary related to psychology, thinking and life choices, discuss quotations about decision-making, talk about decision-making, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, and reflect on the lesson.
- [How Nature Can Make You Feel Calmer](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-nature-can-make-you-feel-calmer/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How Nature Can Make You Feel Calmer and the themes of nature and the positive impact of nature on well-being. Students learn vocabulary related to nature, emotions and health, discuss quotations about nature and the positive impact of nature on well-being, talk about nature and the positive impact of nature on well-being, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay, read an article titled Green Cities: Designing Urban Spaces for Calm and Well-being, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Short-Term Parent](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-short-term-parent/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Short-Term Parent and the themes of parenting and interim parenting. Students learn vocabulary related to parenting and childcare, talk about parenting and childcare, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article titled The Eight Qualities Needed to Be an Interim Parent, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Juror #2](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-juror-2/): A 82-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film Juror #2 starring Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, J. K. Simmons and Kiefer Sutherland for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [How To Accept  Your Past Self](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-accept-your-past-self/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Reconcile and Accept Your Past Self and the theme of self-acceptance and personal growth. Students learn vocabulary related to identity, reflection and self-compassion, talk about self-acceptance and personal growth, discuss quotations about self-acceptance and personal growth, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article titled How to Forgive Yourself and Move Forward, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Basic Subscription - Individual](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-basic-subscription-individual-2/): This ESL video lesson plan titled ‘Basic Subscription – Individual’ 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.
- [Healthy Morning Routines](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-healthy-morning-routines/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled 5 Healthy Morning Routine Habits and the theme of morning routines and healthy habits. Students learn vocabulary related to morning routines and self-care, talk about morning routines, discuss quotations about mornings, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay, read an article titled The Science of a Perfect Morning: Why Routine Matters, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Positive Newspaper](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-positive-newspaper/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Newspaper Devoted to Telling Positive Stories and the themes of news, newspapers and focusing on positive news. Students learn vocabulary related to news and newspapers, talk about news and newspapers, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay, read an article titled Young People Changing the World: Stories of Hope, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Science of Stress](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-science-of-stress/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Science of Stress: How Does Stress Affect Our Brains and Bodies? and the themes of stress and neuroscience. Students learn vocabulary related to stress and neuroscience, discuss quotations about stress, talk about stress, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article titled How Stress Reshapes the Brain—and How to Rebuild It, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Why Non-alcoholic Beer Is So Popular](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-why-non-alcoholic-beer-is-so-popular/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Why Non-alcoholic Beer Is So Popular Now and the theme of the rise of non-alcoholic beer. Students learn vocabulary related to brewing, marketing and health trends, talk about non-alcoholic beer, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay, read an article titled Why Young Consumers Are Turning Away from Alcohol, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Off-grid Living](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-off-grid-living/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Living Off the Grid in Paradise and the theme of off-grid living. Students learn vocabulary related to nature, sustainability and independence, talk about off-grid living, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay, read an article titled Choosing Simplicity: The Rise of Off-Grid Living, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Weekend Getaways](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-weekend-getaways/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Pack for a Weekend Trip and the themes of travel and weekend trips. Students learn vocabulary related to travel and weekend trips, talk about weekend trips, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, perform a roleplay, read an article titled Maximise Your Weekend Getaway with These Eight Tips, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write a dialogue using words from reading an article, and reflect on the lesson.
- [What is Mental Health?](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-what-is-mental-health/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled What is Mental Health? and the theme of mental health and emotional well-being. Students learn vocabulary related to mental health and emotional well-being, discuss quotations about mental health, talk about mental health, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay, read an article titled Eight Strategies to Boost Your Mental Health, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Fake It Till You Make It](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-fake-it-till-you-make-it/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Fake It Till You Make It and the concept of “fake it till you make it” and how it applies in real life. Students learn vocabulary related to self-confidence, perseverance and personal growth, discuss quotations about self-confidence, talk about self-confidence, perseverance and personal growth, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Business Etiquette](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-business-etiquette/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Business Etiquette Basics and the themes of business etiquette. Students learn vocabulary related to workplace manners and communication, discuss quotations about etiquette, talk about business etiquette, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Ethical Decision Making](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-ethical-decision-making/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Ethical Decision Making and the theme of ethics and ethical decision making. Students learn vocabulary related to ethics and values, discuss quotations about ethics, talk about ethics and ethical decision making, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Power of Gratitude](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-power-of-gratitude/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Power of Gratitude in Uncertainty and the theme of gratitude. Students learn vocabulary related to gratitude and appreciation, talk about gratitude, discuss quotations about gratitude, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Self-Care](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-self-care/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Self-Care Planning: Working Towards Wellbeing and the themes of self-care and self-care planning. Students learn vocabulary related to wellbeing and emotional health, discuss quotations about self-care, talk about self-care and self-care planning, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Prioritise Tasks](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-prioritise-tasks/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Prioritize Tasks Effectively and the themes of priorities and time management. Students learn vocabulary related to productivity and organisation, talk about priorities and time management, discuss quotations about priorities, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
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- [The Impossible Burger](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-impossible-burger/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Science behind the Impossible Burger and the themes of traditional and plant-based burgers and fast food. Students learn vocabulary related to food science and sensory experience, talk about burgers, discuss quotations about burgers, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Importance of Staying Present](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-importance-of-staying-present/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Importance of Staying Present and the concept of staying present and mindful. Students learn vocabulary related to the theme of staying present, talk about staying present and mindful, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Workplace Happiness](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-workplace-happiness/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled This is what makes employees happy at work and the theme of workplace happiness and employee satisfaction. Students learn vocabulary related to workplace culture and emotional wellbeing, talk about workplace happiness and employee satisfaction, discuss quotations about workplace happiness, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Enhancing Well-being Through Physical Activity](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-enhancing-well-being-through-physical-activity/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Increasing Physical Activity: Working Towards Wellbeing and the theme of the relationship between physical activity and mental well-being. Students learn vocabulary related to physical and mental health, talk about physical activity and mental well-being, discuss quotations about physical activity and mental well-being, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Be Happier in 5 Steps](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-be-happier-in-5-steps/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to be happier in 5 steps with zero weird tricks and the themes of happiness and how to rewire our own habits to feel happier. Students learn vocabulary related to happiness and well-being, talk about happiness and how to rewire our own habits to feel happier, discuss quotations about happiness, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Benefits of Learning  a New Language](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-benefits-of-learning-a-new-language/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Three Surprising Benefits of Learning a New Language and the themes of learning a new language and the benefits of learning a new language. Students learn vocabulary related to the benefits of learning a new language, talk about learning a new language and the benefits of learning a new language, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [The World’s Vegan City](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-worlds-vegan-city/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled World’s Vegan City! and the themes of veganism and vegan culture. Students learn vocabulary related to veganism and plant-based food, talk about veganism and vegan culture, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [People not to fall in love with](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-people-not-to-fall-in-love-with/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled People not to fall in love with: a checklist and the theme of emotional intelligence in romantic relationships. Students learn vocabulary related to romantic relationships and personality traits, talk about romantic relationships and personality traits, discuss quotations about romantic relationships, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Art of Argument](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-art-of-argument/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Art of Argument and the themes of argument and how to construct an effective argument. Students learn vocabulary related to argument and how to construct an effective argument, discuss quotations about argument, talk about argument and how to construct an effective argument, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [The Benefits of Exercising with Friends](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-benefits-of-exercising-with-friends/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Surprising Benefits of Exercising with Friends and the theme of exercising with others and its physical and mental benefits. Students learn vocabulary related to fitness, health and social connection, talk about exercising with others and its physical and mental benefits, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Finding Empathy](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-finding-empathy/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Finding Empathy for Yourself and Others and the themes of empathy and how to develop it. Students learn vocabulary related to emotions and mindfulness, talk about empathy and how to develop it, discuss quotations about empathy, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [How to Ask Better Questions](https://film-english.com/film-worksheet-how-to-ask-better-questions/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Ask Better Questions and the theme of asking good questions. Students learn vocabulary related to asking good questions, discuss quotations about asking good questions, talk about asking good questions, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [How To Stop Overthinking](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-stop-overthinking/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Overthinking the hell out of overthinking and the themes of overthinking, its effects on mental health and how to overcome it. Students learn vocabulary related to psychology and emotions, discuss quotations about overthinking, talk about overthinking, its effects on mental health and how to overcome it, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
- [Trust Your Gut](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-trust-your-gut/): This ESL lesson plan is based on the short animated video Why You Shouldn't Second Guess Your Decisions. It encourages students to explore why people question past decisions, how emotions influence their memories and when they should trust their original judgement or intuition
- [How Fiction Can Change Reality](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-fiction-can-change-reality/): This engaging ESL lesson plan explores reading, fiction and the transformative power of stories. Through a short video titled How Fiction Can Change Reality, students examine how fiction can influence individuals, challenge established beliefs and shape cultures.
- [Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-autism-spectrum-disorder/): This Pre-intermediate (A2) to Intermediate (B1) ESL lesson plan is designed around the short video Inside Our Autistic Minds and explores autism spectrum disorder and different autistic experiences. Students develop vocabulary related to autism, sensory experience, communication and inclusion while practising viewing, speaking, reading, writing and critical thinking skills.
- [How to Spot Misinformation](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-spot-misinformation/): This engaging ESL lesson plan for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) students explores misinformation and how to identify misleading information. Students watch a short video, examine how evidence, bias, correlation and critical thinking affect what people believe and develop practical strategies for evaluating claims.
- [Why Some People Are Always Late](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-why-some-people-are-always-late/): This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is designed around the short video Why Some People Are Always Late and the themes of punctuality and habitual lateness.
- [What Does Depression Feel Like?](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-what-does-depression-feel-like/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around the short video What Does Depression Feel Like? Signs & Support. and the themes of what depression can feel like, how it may affect daily life and how people can seek support.
- [How to Negotiate](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-negotiate/): This ESL lesson plan is designed around the short video 3 Steps to Getting What You Want in a Negotiation and the themes of negotiation and how to negotiate effectively. Students explore how research, emotional preparation, empathy and careful listening can help people negotiate successfully and develop win-win solutions.
- [How to Get Over an Ex](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-get-over-an-ex/): This Upper Intermediate (B2)–Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video exploring ex-partners, idealised memories and healthy recovery after a painful break-up. Adult learners discuss lost love, predict and analyse the video, develop relationship vocabulary and explore practical strategies for emotional recovery.
- [Starting a New Job](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-starting-a-new-job/): This engaging ESL lesson plan is designed around the short video How to Succeed in Your New Job and explores starting a new job and achieving workplace success. Students examine the importance of competence, commitment and compatibility while developing the language and communication skills needed to build positive professional relationships.
- [Transformative Experiences](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-transformative-experiences/): This Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) ESL lesson plan is designed around the short video How One Decision Can Create ‘A New Self’ and the themes of transformative decisions, transformative experiences and personal identity. Students explore how life-changing choices can alter their values, perspectives and sense of self.
- [Signs of a Highly Sensitive Person](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-signs-of-a-highly-sensitive-person/): This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL lesson plan is built around the short video Signs of a Highly Sensitive Person and explores sensitivity and highly sensitive people. Students consider how sensitivity can influence emotions, relationships, creativity and self-care.
- [When Professional Success Becomes Your Identity](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-when-professional-success-becomes-your-identity/): This complete B2–C1 ESL video lesson plan explores different ways of defining professional success and the dangers of allowing a career to become the basis of personal identity. Built around a thought-provoking video featuring Arthur C. Brooks, the lesson encourages adult learners to examine the relationship between achievement, professional status, self-esteem and fear of failure.
- [Fear of Failure](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-fear-of-failure/): This complete B1–B2 ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Overcome Fear of Failure by Identifying Emotional Needs. The lesson explores failure, fear of failure, negative what-if thoughts, emotional needs, resilience and personal development.
- [The Art of Walking](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-art-of-walking/): This complete Upper Intermediate (B2)–Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan explores walking and finding inner peace through physical movement. Designed around the short video The Art of Walking: How This Everyday Act Can Bring You Inner Peace, the lesson encourages learners to consider how walking can support observation, exploration, emotional balance and wellbeing.
- [How to Stay Motivated](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-stay-motivated/): This complete B1–B2 ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Stay Motivated, Using Psychology. and explores motivation, intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation and practical ways to stay motivated.
- [How to Spot an AI Scam](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-spot-an-ai-scam/): This complete B1–B2 ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Can You Spot an AI Scam? The lesson explores AI scams, fake content, deepfakes and online safety, helping learners develop critical thinking skills for recognising suspicious digital content.
- [Being Creative](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-being-creative/): This complete B2–C1 ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Correctness Makes You Less Creative. Here’s Why. The lesson explores creativity as a skill that everyone can develop, with a strong focus on experimentation, risk-taking, correctness and education.
- [How To Be More Loving](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-be-more-loving/): This complete Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Be More Loving. The lesson explores loving as an active attitude towards other people, with a strong focus on compassion, emotional understanding, forgiveness, hidden wounds and responding thoughtfully to difficult behaviour.
- [The Art of Improvisation](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-art-of-improvisation/): This ready-to-use ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How Letting Go Can Dissolve Anxiety: The Art of Improvisation. The lesson explores improvisation as a creative and communicative skill, with a strong focus on confidence, anxiety, self-doubt, spontaneity and speaking fluency.
- [Music and Our Brains](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-music-and-our-brains/): This complete C1–C2 ESL video lesson plan explores music as a powerful human, emotional and neurological experience. Built around the thought-provoking video Music’s Power Over Your Brain, Explained, the lesson helps advanced learners examine how music affects the brain, memory, emotion, movement, mental health and social connection.
- [Designing a Simple Life](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-designing-a-simple-life/): This ready-to-use ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Designing a Simple Life (Minimalist Habits). The lesson explores simplicity in modern life, with a strong focus on intentional living, habits, priorities, lifestyle choices and the pressures of a fast-paced culture.
- [Weekend Warriors](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-weekend-warriors/): This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Benefits of Weekend Exercise and the theme of doing exercise regularly, especially at the weekend. Students explore how simple activities such as walking, swimming, cycling, dancing and housework can support physical and mental health.
- [How to Get People to Like You](https://film-english.com/lesson-how-to-get-people-to-like-you/): This ready-to-use ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Get People to Like You When You’re Starting a New Job. The lesson explores being likeable in personal and professional situations, with a strong focus on workplace relationships, positive communication, first impressions and social skills.
- [Regaining Our Focus](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-regaining-our-focus/): This complete C1–C2 ESL video lesson plan explores focus, digital distraction and regaining attention in the attention economy. Built around a thought-provoking video featuring David Epstein, the lesson helps advanced learners examine how multitasking, notifications, task-switching and modern work habits affect concentration, productivity and creativity.
- [How to Start a Conversation with a Stranger](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-start-a-conversation-with-a-stranger/): This complete ESL video lesson plan is designed for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) mature teens and adults. Built around the short video How to Talk to Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere, the lesson explores conversation as a social skill and helps learners develop confidence in starting conversations.
- [How to Get People to Listen to You](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-get-people-to-listen-to-you/): This complete, ready-to-use ESL video lesson plan is designed for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) mature teens and adults. Built around the short video How to Get People to Listen to You, the lesson explores active listening, attentive communication and workplace influence.
- [The Hidden Power  of Your Gut](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-hidden-power-of-your-gut/): This complete, ready-to-use B1–B2 ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video The Hidden Power of Your Gut. Designed for mature teens and adults, the lesson explores the gut-brain axis, digestion, gut health, gut feelings and behaviour.
- [Perception and Identity](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-perception-and-identity/): This complete, ready-to-use C1–C2 ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video The Strange Science of Your Ever-Changing Identity. Designed for mature teens and adults, the lesson explores perception, identity, inner speech and personal change.
- [How the Environment Affects Our Health](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-the-environment-affects-our-health/): This complete ESL video lesson plan is designed for Pre-intermediate (A2) to Intermediate (B1) learners and explores the environment and its connection to our health. Built around the short video How Does the Environment Affect Our Health?, the lesson helps mature teens and adults develop vocabulary related to nature, pollution, health and well-being.
- [What Makes a Great Leader?](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-what-makes-a-great-leader/): This complete, ready-to-use C1–C2 ESL video lesson plan is built around the theme of leadership in modern organisations. Designed for mature teens and adults, the lesson helps learners explore what makes a great leader, how leadership is changing and why innovation depends on culture, collaboration and trust.
- [Self-Love vs. Love for Others](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-self-love-vs-love-for-others/): This complete ESL video lesson plan is designed for Pre-intermediate (A2) to Intermediate (B1) learners and explores the theme of self-love. Built around the short video Self-Love vs Love for Others, the lesson helps students develop vocabulary related to self-love, self-care, emotions and relationships.
- [Why Morning Light  Is So Important](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-why-morning-light-is-so-important/): This complete ESL video lesson plan is designed for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) learners and explores the importance of morning sunlight for health, mood, sleep and wellbeing. Built around the short video Why Is Morning Light So Important?, the lesson helps students develop viewing, listening, speaking, reading, writing and visual representing skills through discussion, vocabulary work, comprehension tasks, roleplay, an article and multimodal homework.
- [Mentorship](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-mentorship/): This complete, ready-to-use ESL lesson plan is designed for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) mature teens and adults. Built around the short video The Hidden Reason Smart People Stop Growing, the lesson explores mentorship, professional development and the different forms mentoring can take.
- [Joy](https://film-english.com/joy-lesson-plan/): This complete ESL video lesson plan is designed around the short video ‘The Brain-Deep Emotion That Matters More Than Happiness’ and explores the theme of joy and its emotional complexity.
- [The Point of Travel](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-point-of-travel-2/): This complete ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video titled The Point of Travel and explores travel as a form of personal growth. Designed for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) mature teens and adults, the lesson helps students develop vocabulary related to travel, reflection, therapy and inner change.
- [The Health Benefits of Holidays](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-health-benefits-of-holidays/): This complete ESL lesson plan is designed for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) mature teens and adults. Built around the video 7 Shocking, PROVEN Health Benefits of Vacation, the lesson explores holidays as an essential part of physical and mental well-being.
- [How Loneliness Affects Us](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-loneliness-affects-us/): This complete C1–C2 ESL lesson plan is built around the short video Loneliness has a Bad Reputation. Let’s Change That. It helps mature teens and adults explore the themes of being alone, loneliness, solitude, friendship and social health.
- [Language Learning Hacks](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-language-learning-hacks/): This complete ESL video lesson plan is designed around the short video 5 Smart Hacks to Learn a Language Fast and the theme of effective language learning. Suitable for Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) mature teens and adults, the lesson helps students explore practical language learning strategies, build vocabulary related to fluency and communication, develop viewing, listening, reading, speaking and writing skills and reflect critically on how films, TV, music, AI and real-life communication can support language learning.
- [The Benefits of Flexible Thinking](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-benefits-of-flexible-thinking/): This complete ESL video lesson plan is designed around the short video The Benefits of Flexible Thinking and the theme of flexibility and flexible thinking. Suitable for Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) learners, the lesson helps mature teens and adults explore how flexible thinking can support learning, stress management, problem-solving and personal growth.
- [How to Spot a Liar](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-spot-a-liar/): This complete ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video How to Tell If Someone Is Lying to You and explores the theme of lies, liars and deception. Designed for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) learners, the lesson helps mature teens and adults develop vocabulary related to lying, truthfulness, evidence and judgement.
- [Habits Holding You Back](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-habits-holding-you-back/): This complete ESL video lesson plan is designed for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) learners and explores success, leadership and the habits that can hold people back. Built around the short video 5 Habits Holding You Back from Success, the lesson helps students develop vocabulary related to workplace habits, personal development and professional confidence.
- [How to Deal with Stress](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-deal-with-stress/): This complete, ready-to-use ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled How to Deal with Stress and the theme of stress and how to cope with it. Created for Pre-intermediate (A2) to Intermediate (B1) mature teens and adults, the lesson helps students develop vocabulary related to stress, emotions and coping strategies.
- [Understanding ADHD](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-understanding-adhd/): This complete ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video What is ADHD? and the theme of ADHD and understanding it. Designed for Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) mature teens and adults, the lesson helps students develop vocabulary related to attention, energy, emotions and learning differences.
- [The Self-Help Problem](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-self-help-problem/): This complete ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Dangerous and Addictive Fantasy of ‘Unlimited Potential’ and the themes of self-help and the problem of self-help. Designed for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) learners, the lesson helps mature teens and adults explore how self-help culture can offer motivation while also creating unrealistic pressure.
- [Guided Imagery](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-guided-imagery/): This complete ESL video lesson plan is designed around the short video How Your Imagination Can Reduce Stress and the theme of guided imagery. Suitable for Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) learners, especially mature teens and adults, the lesson helps students explore how imagination, visualisation and guided imagery can reduce stress, support relaxation and improve well-being.
- [Become Antifragile](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-become-antifragile/): This complete, ready-to-use ESL video lesson plan is designed for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) mature teens and adults. Built around the short video Don’t Chase Happiness. Become Antifragile., the lesson helps learners explore antifragility, happiness, hardship, resilience, well-being and post-traumatic growth.
- [Hillbilly Elegy](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-hillbilly-elegy/): A 40-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Hillbilly Elegy starring Glenn Close, Amy Adams, Gabriel Basso and Haley Bennett for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Noise Pollution](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-noise-pollution/): This ESL video lesson plan on noise pollution is a complete, ready-to-use resource designed for A2–B1 learners. Built around a short video, it helps students explore the effects of noise pollution and practical solutions while developing key language skills.
- [FOBO (Fear Of Better Options)](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-fobo/): This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is built around the engaging video ‘How to Make Faster Decisions’ and explores the themes of effective decision-making and FOBO (Fear Of Better Options). It offers a complete, ready-to-use lesson that helps learners develop key language skills through viewing and discussion, and creative classroom activities.
- [How to Find Your Flow](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-find-your-flow/): This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is a complete, ready-to-use resource built around the video How to Find Your Flow for Optimal Performance. It helps learners explore the concept of flow and strategies for achieving it while developing key language skills through engaging, communicative activities.
- [Perfectionism](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-perfectionism/): This Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video on perfectionism and productivity. It provides a complete, ready-to-use package to help learners explore the impact of perfectionism on work habits while developing key language skills through viewing, discussion, and creative activities.
- [Emotionally Intelligent People](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-emotionally-intelligent-people/): Lesson Summary:This Advanced (C1)–Proficient (C2) ESL video lesson plan explores emotional intelligence and the characteristics of emotionally intelligent people through a thought-provoking short video. Designed as a complete, ready-to-use package, it helps teachers deliver engaging, communicative lessons that develop key language skills including listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students analyse real-world concepts, build topic-specific vocabulary and practise critical thinking through discussion, roleplay and reflection tasks. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of emotional intelligence• To introduce students to the characteristics of emotionally intelligent people• To expand students’ vocabulary related to emotions, leadership and behaviour• To develop students’ viewing, […]
- [Cognitive Bias](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-cognitive-bias/): This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is a complete, ready-to-use resource built around a thought-provoking video on cognitive biases and how they influence thinking and behaviour. It helps learners develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading and writing—through engaging activities, critical discussion, roleplay and vocabulary building.
- [Beyond the Comfort Zone](https://film-english.com/lesson-beyond-the-comfort-zone/): This engaging ESL video lesson plan is a complete, ready-to-use resource designed for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) learners. Built around a thought-provoking video on stepping outside the comfort zone, it helps students explore personal growth, habits and behaviour through viewing, discussion and creative activities.
- [Self-compassion](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-self-compassion/): This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is a complete, ready-to-use package built around the engaging video Do Less, Become Happier. It explores the powerful themes of compassion and self-compassion, helping learners develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing—through guided discussion, roleplay, vocabulary building and creative classroom activities.
- [Good Stress](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-good-stress/): This ready-to-use ESL video lesson plan is built around the short film The Upside of Stress and explores the concept of good stress. Designed for B1–B2 learners, it provides a complete teaching package with engaging activities that develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
- [Your Brain on Exercise](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-your-brain-on-exercise/): This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is a complete, ready-to-use resource built around the short video The Number 1 Way to Strengthen Your Mind Is to Use Your Body. It explores the theme of the benefits of exercise for the brain, helping learners develop key language skills through engaging and structured activities.
- [Lean Into Imposter Syndrome](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-lean-into-imposter-syndrome/): This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is a complete, ready-to-use resource built around a thought-provoking video on imposter syndrome and its potential advantages. It helps teachers deliver engaging lessons that develop learners’ vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading and critical thinking skills through viewing, discussion and creative activities. Learners explore self-perception, success and psychology while reflecting on their own experiences.
- [How to Save Money](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-save-money/): This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is a complete, ready-to-use resource built around a thought-provoking video on saving money and practical strategies. It helps learners develop key language skills—listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing—through guided discussion, roleplay, vocabulary development and engaging classroom activities focused on financial behaviour and decision-making.  
- [How AI Can Improve Your Life](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-ai-can-improve-your-life/): This engaging ESL video lesson plan helps B1–B2 learners explore how artificial intelligence is transforming everyday life. Built around a thought-provoking video and a follow-up article, the lesson provides a complete, ready-to-use package that develops key language skills while encouraging critical thinking. Students expand their vocabulary related to AI and digital technology, practise speaking through discussion and roleplay, and build confidence in expressing ideas about modern technological trends.
- [Health Benefits of Coffee](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-health-benefits-of-coffee/): This engaging ESL video lesson plan based on How Drinking Coffee Could Benefit Your Health explores coffee culture and health benefits. Designed for A2–B1 learners, it helps students build vocabulary related to health, nutrition and lifestyle while developing speaking, listening, reading and writing skills through viewing, discussion and creative activities. It is a complete, ready-to-use resource with structured tasks, roleplay and critical thinking activities.
- [Metacognition](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-metacognition/): This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is a complete, ready-to-use resource built around the video Train Your Brain’s Emotional Intelligence with Metacognition. It helps learners develop key language skills through viewing and discussion, focusing on metacognition and emotional intelligence. Students expand vocabulary related to emotions, cognition and self-regulation while engaging in meaningful speaking, writing and critical thinking tasks.
- [Learned Optimism](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-learned-optimism/): Lesson Summary:This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video on optimism and learned optimism. It provides a complete, ready-to-use package that helps learners develop vocabulary related to psychology, behaviour and mindset through viewing and discussion, roleplay, critical thinking and communicative activities. Students explore the concept of learned helplessness, analyse a short video, engage with quotations, and read an in-depth article to deepen understanding. Learning Objectives:• Develop understanding of optimism and learned optimism• Expand vocabulary related to psychology and mindset• Improve listening and viewing comprehension skills• Strengthen reading comprehension through article analysis• […]
- [Micro Habits](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-micro-habits/): Lesson Summary:This ready-to-use Upper Intermediate (B2)–Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video Micro Habits That Improved My Life and explores how small daily actions can lead to meaningful personal change. Through viewing, discussion and creative tasks, students learn vocabulary related to habits, mindset and personal development while discussing quotations about habits, analysing the video, performing a roleplay and reading the article Why Tiny Habits Lead to Big Results. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the concept of habits and micro habits.• To expand students’ vocabulary related to habits, mindset and personal development.• To develop students’ […]
- [The Science of Kindness](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-science-of-kindness/): This ready-to-use ESL video lesson plan is built around the inspiring short video The Science of Kindness. Designed for Pre-intermediate (A2) to Intermediate (B1) learners, it helps students explore kindness, random acts of kindness and the science behind helping others.
- [Self-love and Dating](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-self-love-and-dating/): Lesson Summary:This ready-to-use ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video The Only Way to Date Successfully and explores the theme of self-love and its importance in dating. Designed for Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) learners, the lesson helps students develop vocabulary related to relationships, emotional wellbeing and modern dating. Through viewing, discussion and creative activities, learners analyse ideas about self-worth and romantic relationships, explore quotations about self-love, perform a roleplay and read an in-depth article titled Why Self-Esteem Shapes Romantic Relationships. The lesson also encourages critical reflection on how self-esteem influences communication, attraction and decision-making in relationships. […]
- [The Power of Negative Emotions](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-power-of-negative-emotions/): This ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video titled How to Harness the Power of Negative Emotions and explores how negative emotions such as anxiety, anger and frustration can be transformed into productive energy. Designed for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) learners, the lesson develops vocabulary related to emotions and emotional awareness while students discuss quotations, watch and analyse a short video, take part in roleplay activities and read an article titled Turning Anxiety into Anticipation: Emotional Transformation Strategies.
- [Exercise and Mental Health](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-exercise-and-mental-health/): This ready-to-use ESL video lesson plan is based on the short video How Exercise Saved My Mental Health and explores the importance of exercise for good mental health. Designed for B1–B2 learners, the lesson develops vocabulary related to exercise, health and well-being through viewing, discussion, roleplay, reading and creative activities.
- [Patience](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-patience/): This complete ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video I study patience in a lab. Here’s what I’ve found. and explores the importance of patience in an age of instant gratification. Designed for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) learners, this ready-to-use lesson helps students expand vocabulary related to perseverance, well-being and self-regulation while developing critical thinking skills.
- [Life's Risks and Rewards](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-lifes-risks-and-rewards/): This ready-to-use B1–B2 ESL video lesson plan explores the concept of risk and reward and how people make decisions under uncertainty.
- [Toxic Positivity](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-toxic-positivity/): This ready-to-use ESL video lesson plan is built around the short film At What Point Does Optimism Become Unhealthy? and explores optimism, toxic positivity and emotional literacy. Designed for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) learners, the lesson develops vocabulary related to emotional experience and habits while strengthening viewing, listening, reading, speaking and writing skills. Through guided discussion, quotation analysis, prediction tasks, roleplay and critical reflection, students deepen their understanding of emotional culture and build greater emotional literacy.
- [Empire of Light](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-empire-of-light/): A 56-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film Empire of Light starring Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward, Toby Jones and Colin Firth for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Wellbeing](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-wellbeing/): Lesson Summary:This complete, ready-to-use ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video What is wellbeing? and explores the theme of wellbeing and ways of achieving and maintaining it. Designed for Pre-intermediate (A2) to Intermediate (B1) learners, the lesson helps students expand vocabulary related to wellbeing and quality of life while developing viewing, listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Through guided discussion, video prediction, comprehension tasks, critical thinking activities, roleplay and a follow-up article titled How Architecture Can Improve Wellbeing, learners explore how personal habits and environments influence wellbeing. This engaging 90–120 minute lesson is ideal for mature teens […]
- [The Jobs AI Can’t Replace](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-jobs-ai-cant-replace/): This ready-to-use ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video Is Human Connection the New Job Security? and explores artificial intelligence and its impact on employment. Designed for Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) learners, the lesson develops critical thinking, analytical skills and high-level vocabulary related to artificial intelligence, employment and human skills.
- [Blindness](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-blindness/): This Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) ESL video lesson plan is a complete, ready-to-use package built around the short video Can (and should) we cure blindness? and the theme of blindness as both a medical condition and an identity. Students explore ethical questions, expand vocabulary related to medical research and genetics, and engage in critical discussion. The lesson integrates viewing, listening, reading, writing and speaking through structured comprehension tasks, analysis, roleplay and reflection. It also includes an in-depth article titled Blindness and Identity: Beyond the Medical Model, encouraging learners to examine disability from both medical and social perspectives.
- [Niceness](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-niceness/): This ready-to-use ESL video lesson plan is built around the short film In Praise of Nice People and explores the theme of appreciating nice people and niceness. Designed for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) learners, it provides a complete 90–120 minute lesson with structured activities that develop viewing, listening, reading, speaking and writing skills. Students expand vocabulary related to human nature, gratitude and relationships, engage in discussion and roleplay, analyse quotations about kindness, and read an in-depth follow-up article titled Why We Take Niceness for Granted. Ideal for mature teens and adults, the lesson promotes reflection, critical thinking and meaningful communication.
- [Sustainable Design](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-sustainable-design/): This ready-to-use ESL video lesson plan is built around the short film Inside Dubai’s Push for Sustainable Design and explores the themes of sustainability and sustainable design. Designed for Intermediate (B1) to Upper Intermediate (B2) learners, it provides a complete 90–120 minute lesson package for mature teens and adults. Students expand vocabulary related to sustainability, recycling and innovation while developing viewing, listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Through discussion, quotation analysis, prediction, comprehension tasks, roleplay and critical reflection, learners explore how design can address environmental challenges. The lesson also includes an extended reading text titled Plastic Reimagined: Creative Solutions for a Sustainable World, enabling deeper engagement with the topic and promoting critical thinking and multimodal learning.
- [Working in a Prison](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-working-in-a-prison/): Lesson Summary:This ESL video lesson plan is built around a powerful short video titled What It’s Really Like to Work inside a Prison. Designed for Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1) learners, the lesson explores prisons, their role in society and the realities of working in a prison environment. Through viewing and discussion, learners develop critical awareness, expand topic-specific vocabulary and reflect on invisible institutional work. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to the theme of prisons and their role in society.• To introduce students to the realities of working in a prison environment.• To expand students’ vocabulary related to prisons, […]
- [Thoughtful Leadership](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-thoughtful-leadership/): This advanced ESL video lesson plan is built around a short, thought-provoking video titled The Lost Art of Building a Company with Integrity. It explores leadership, thoughtful leadership and value-driven decision-making, helping learners analyse how values shape organisational culture. Through guided viewing, discussion, critical thinking tasks, roleplay and extended reading, students develop advanced language skills while reflecting on ethical leadership in professional contexts.
- [The Smart City of the Future](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-smart-city-of-the-future/): This ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video How will artificial intelligence change the cities we live in? and explores cities, urban life and smart cities of the future. Designed for Upper Intermediate to Advanced learners, the lesson develops vocabulary related to technology and surveillance while encouraging discussion, critical thinking, roleplay and extended reading through an in-depth follow-up article.
- [Managing Strong Emotions](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-managing-strong-emotions/): This ESL video lesson plan is built around a short, thought-provoking video titled Managing Strong Emotions: Working Towards Wellbeing. Aimed at Intermediate to Upper Intermediate learners, it explores strong emotions and how to manage them effectively. The lesson provides a complete, ready-to-use package that develops vocabulary related to emotions, behaviour and self-management while supporting learners’ viewing, listening, reading, speaking, writing and critical thinking skills through structured discussion, roleplay and reflective tasks.
- [Emotions](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-emotions/): This ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video How Our Expectations Shape What We See, Hear and Feel and explores emotions as constructed experiences. Designed for Upper Intermediate to Advanced learners, it develops learners’ understanding of how emotions are shaped by past experiences and expectations through video analysis, discussion, roleplay and extended reading.
- [Reclaim Your Attention](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-reclaim-your-attention/): This ESL video lesson plan explores attention fragmentation and its causes through a thought-provoking short video and an in-depth article. Designed for Upper Intermediate to Advanced learners, it develops learners’ ability to understand, analyse and discuss how attention is shaped and disrupted in modern life. Through viewing, discussion and creative activities, students build vocabulary related to attention, focus and productivity while strengthening critical thinking, speaking and writing skills.
- [Emotional Communication](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-emotional-communication/): This Upper Intermediate to Advanced ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video titled The Importance of Expressing Our Needs and explores emotional communication and expressing emotions clearly and respectfully. Designed for adult learners, the lesson develops vocabulary for emotional self-expression, strengthens viewing and reading comprehension, and encourages thoughtful discussion, roleplay and reflection. The lesson also includes an in-depth follow-up article, Why Timing Matters in Emotional Honesty, helping learners deepen their understanding of emotional honesty and timing in relationships.  
- [How to Find Happiness](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-find-happiness/): This Advanced (C1–C2) ESL lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking video titled How I Find Happiness that explores the theme of finding happiness through awareness and environment. It is designed to help learners develop key language skills through viewing, discussion and creative activities, alongside an in-depth reading on wonder and adult happiness that encourages reflection and critical thinking.  
- [Scoop](https://film-english.com/viewing-guide-scoop/): A 72-page Extensive Viewing guide to the award-winning film Scoop starring Gillian Anderson, Keeley Hawes, Billie Piper and Rufus Sewell for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.
- [Digital Privacy](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-digital-privacy/): This ESL video lesson plan explores digital privacy in everyday online life through a short, thought-provoking video and a follow-up article. Designed for Upper Intermediate to Advanced learners, it helps students understand how personal information is shared online, develop critical awareness of surveillance and practise key language skills through discussion, roleplay, reading and writing tasks.
- [How to Start Creating](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-start-creating/): This Upper Intermediate to Advanced ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video In 4 Minutes I’ll Make You Stop Consuming and Start Creating. The lesson explores the problem of constantly consuming content without taking action and offers practical strategies for starting the creative process. Learners develop vocabulary related to creativity, resistance and self-doubt while engaging in guided discussion, roleplay, critical thinking tasks and reflective writing. The lesson also includes an extended article, From Consumption to Creation: Breaking the Cycle, which deepens learners’ understanding and supports integrated skills development.
- [Global Leadership](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-global-leadership/): This ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video titled The Benefits of Global Leadership and explores the themes of leadership and global leadership. Designed for Pre-intermediate to Intermediate learners, it provides a complete, ready-to-use lesson that develops vocabulary, viewing comprehension, speaking and writing skills through discussion, roleplay, critical thinking and reflective tasks.
- [Our Relationship with Nature](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-our-relationship-with-nature/): A complete, ready-to-use ESL video lesson plan built around the short film Our Relationship with Nature. Designed for A2–B1 learners, it develops vocabulary linked to nature and human responsibility while strengthening listening, viewing, reading, speaking and writing through discussion, roleplay and a follow-up article.
- [How to Eat More Healthily](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-eat-more-healthily/): 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.
- [The Benefits of a Minimalist Wardrobe](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-benefits-of-a-minimalist-wardrobe/): A complete ESL video lesson plan built around The Benefits of a Simple Wardrobe and the topics of minimalism and minimalist dressing. Designed for B1–B2 learners, it develops vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading and critical thinking.
- [How to Think about Goals](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-think-about-goals/): This advanced ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video I WAS WRONG – How I Set Goals and explores different ways of thinking about goals and how goals and systems work together. Learners engage with authentic ideas about purpose, process and success through discussion, quotation analysis, video viewing, critical thinking tasks, roleplay and an extended article reading. The lesson provides a complete, ready-to-use package for teachers looking to develop high-level language skills while encouraging reflection on personal development and goal-setting.  
- [How to Break Bad Habits](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-break-bad-habits/): This ESL video lesson plan is built around a short animated video titled Why is it so hard to break a bad habit? and explores the theme of habits and habitual behaviour. Designed for Upper Intermediate to Advanced learners, it provides a complete, ready-to-use package that develops vocabulary, critical thinking and communication skills through viewing, discussion and creative activities.
- [How to Be Empathetic](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-to-be-empathetic/): This ESL video lesson plan is built around a short, thought-provoking video titled STOP making it about YOU and explores empathy and how to be empathetic in personal and professional contexts. Designed for Upper Intermediate to Advanced adult learners, the lesson provides a complete, ready-to-use package that develops listening, viewing, speaking, reading, writing and critical thinking skills. Through discussion, quotation analysis, comprehension tasks, roleplay and an in-depth article reading, learners gain practical strategies for building trust, improving communication and developing meaningful relationships.
- [The Value of Work](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-the-value-of-work/): Lesson Summary:This ESL video lesson plan is built around a thought-provoking short video featuring David Graeber on the value of work. Designed for Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) learners, the lesson explores meaningful work, social value and caring labour through guided viewing, discussion, roleplay and extended reading. Students develop critical thinking while expanding topic-specific vocabulary related to labour and social value, culminating in reflective writing and multimodal tasks. Learning Objectives:• To introduce students to competing ideas of what makes work valuable.• To expand students’ vocabulary related to labour and social value.• To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills […]
- [Unlimited Institutional Membership](https://film-english.com/unlimited-institutional-membership-2/): Institutional Memberships are designed for schools, language centres and universities that wish to provide access to Film English for more than one teacher. If Film English resources will be used by more than one teacher or shared within a school or department, an Institutional Membership is required. Institutional Memberships start at 2–5 teachers, even if access is coordinated by a single teacher, and are priced according to the number of teachers who will have access. Individual Memberships are for the personal use of a single teacher only and may not be shared within an institution. To receive a tailored quote, […]
- [How Social Media Affects Our Emotions](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-how-social-media-affects-our-emotions/): This ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video Is Social Media Messing with Our Emotions? and explores social media, its role in modern life and how it affects emotions. Designed for Intermediate to Upper Intermediate learners, it provides a complete, ready-to-use package with viewing tasks, discussion, roleplay, critical thinking activities and an extended reading text. Learners develop vocabulary related to emotions, technology and online behaviour while reflecting on the emotional impact of digital platforms.
- [New Year’s Resolutions](https://film-english.com/lesson-plan-new-years-resolutions/): This ESL video lesson plan is built around the short video Why did I fail my New Year’s resolution? and explores why New Year’s resolutions often fail. Designed for Pre-intermediate (A2) to Intermediate (B1) learners, the lesson develops vocabulary related to goals, habits and personal change through structured discussion, video viewing, comprehension work, roleplay and reflective writing. Learners also read and respond to the article Why Small Habits Lead to Big Change, helping them connect video ideas to wider real-life contexts.
- [How to Improve Your Relationships](https://film-english.com/esl-lesson-how-to-improve-your-relationships/): This ESL video lesson plan is built around a short video titled Five Ways to Improve Your Relationships and explores relationships, human connection and self-awareness. Designed for Advanced (C1) to Proficient (C2) learners, it offers a complete, ready-to-use package that develops learners’ language skills through viewing and discussion, critical thinking, roleplay and extended reading. Learners engage with authentic ideas about communication, conflict and emotional awareness while expanding high-level vocabulary and practising speaking and writing skills.

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