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Modern, engaging and inspiring ESL Video Lesson Plans for English language teachers which support students in building all key language skills—viewing, listening, speaking, reading, writing and visually representing.
The Health Benefits of Holidays
B2 Upper Intermediate | Emotional IntelligenceThis 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.
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B1 Intermediate | Art & CultureThis 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.
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B2 Upper Intermediate | RelationshipsThis 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.
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B1 Intermediate | CharacterThis 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 refl…
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B2 Upper Intermediate | Personal DevelopmentThis 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.
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B1 Intermediate | Emotional IntelligenceThis 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.
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A2 Pre-intermediate | Emotional IntelligenceThis 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 vi…
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B2 Upper Intermediate | FoodThis 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 thinkin…
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A2 Pre-intermediate | CharacterThis 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 abo…
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C1 Advanced | Social-emotional learningThis 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.
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B1 Intermediate | Holiday & International DaysThis 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.
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B1 Intermediate | Art & CultureThis 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.
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