90–120 minutes

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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

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 […]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 […]

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.

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.

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.