Lesson Plans

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.

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.

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.

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 […]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2)Learner type: Teens and adultsTime: 90 minutesObjectives:

• 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 leadershipLanguage: Vocabulary related to leadership

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.