Emotional Intelligence

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.

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 c…

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 vi…

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.

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 Turnin…

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.