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.
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 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.
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.
