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ESL - Based on the Short Film PARTLY CLOUDY (by Disney Pixar)
These lesson plans are designed for English students and based around short films and media. They can also be used to explore the different themes of the film.
This film looks at storks, babies, animals.
Level: Elementary (A2) and Intermediate (B1)
Time: 45 min
Age: 11+
Language: storks, babies, animals.
Additional resources: none
ESL Lesson - DAILY ROUTINES
This lesson explores vocab and language related to our daily routines.
Level: Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1)
Time: 90 min
Age: 16 - 99
Language: related to daily routines, vocab such as: detrimental, systematic, beneficial, routinely, etc.
Additional resources: computer, screen and speakers.
ESL Lesson - DIRECTIONS
This lesson teaches basic directions in English.
Level: Beginner (A1)
Time: 45 – 60 min
Age: 5 - 99
Language: Go straight, Stop, Turn left, Turn right, Go past, At the end. Additional resources: computer, screen & A4 paper.
ESL - Based on the Short Film ARE YOU LIVING AN INSTA-LIE?
These lesson plans are designed for English students and based around short films and media. They can also be used to explore the different themes of the film.
This film looks at discussing negative and positive effects of social media. Speaking and writing exercises.
Level: Upper Intermediate (B2) and Advanced (C1)
Time: 60 min
Age: 16+
Language: discussing negative and positive effects of social media. Speaking and writing exercises.
ESL - Based on the short film EGYPTIAN PYRAMIDS (by Supinfocom Arles)
These lesson plans are designed for English students and based around short films and media. They can also be used to explore the different themes of the film.
This film is discussing Egypt and Pyramids.
Level: Elementary (A2)
Time: 45 – 60 min
Age: 8+
Language: discussing Egypt and Pyramids.
Additional resources: none
ESL - Based on the short film GERI’S GAME (by Disney Pixar)
These lesson plans are designed for English students and based around short films and media. They can also be used to explore the different themes of the film.
This film looks at learning about chess; we use mostly speaking exercises.
Level: Intermediate (B1) and Upper Intermediate (B2)
Time: 70 – 90 min
Age: 11+
Language: learning about chess; mostly speaking exercises.
Additional resources: none
ESL - Based on the short film EMPLOYMENT (by Santiago Bou Grasso)
These lesson plans are designed for English students and based around short films and media. They can also be used to explore the different themes of the film.
This film looks at jobs, professions & careers.
Level: Intermediate (B1) and Upper Intermediate (B2)
Time: 90 min
Age: 15+
Language: jobs, professions & careers
Additional resources: none
ESL Lesson - EMOTIONS
The lesson explores vocab related to our feelings and emotions.
Level: Intermediate (B1) to Advanced (C1)
Time: 90 min
Age: 13 - 99
Language: related to feelings and emotions. Additional resources: lesson uses YouTube
ESL Lesson - CHILD ABUSE
This lesson uses an award winning short film to discuss the uncomfortable topic of child abuse and parent child relationships. Teacher discretion is advised and they should watch the film prior to the lesson.
Level: Upper Intermediate (B2) & Advanced (C1)
Time: 90 min
Age: Adults
Language: Related to parenting and child abuse
Additional resources: Lesson uses Vimeo
ESL - Based on the Short Film ZING (by Cynthia Collins & Kyra Buschor)
These lesson plans are designed for English students and based around short films and media. They can also be used to explore the different themes of the film.
This one explores the theme of death.
Level: Intermediate (B1) and above
Time: 60 min
Age: 16+
Language: Death
Additional resources: none
ESL Lesson - CANNABIS GOOD OR BAD
This lesson looks at learning about Cannabis and debating the legalization of it’s use.
Level: Upper-Intermediate (B1) to Advanced (C1)
Time: 90 min
Age: 16+
Language: learning about cannabis and debating its legalization.
Additional resources: lesson uses YouTube.
ESL Lesson - PARTY TIME!
This lesson plan is all about fun and is related to vocab related to planning a party.
Level: Elementary (A2) to Advanced (C1)
Time: 90+ minutes
Age: 13 - 99
Language: vocabulary related to planning a party
Additional resources: none
ESL Lesson - STAGES OF LIFE
This lesson looks at the different stages in life such as birth, childhood, adulthood, old age etc.
Level: Elementary (A2) & Intermediate (B1)
Time: 90 min
Age: any age above kindergarten
Language: Birth, Childhood, Adulthood, Parenthood, Old Age, Death. (+ Infancy, Adolescence, Retirement)
Additional resources: none
ESL Lesson - SPEAKING B2
The lesson is full of level-appropriate speaking exercises
Level: Upper Intermediate B2 & Advanced C1
Time: 30 – 120 min
Age: 16 – 99
Language: level-appropriate speaking exercises
Additional resources: none
ESL Lesson - SPACE EXPLORATION
The lesson explores the themes and vocab related to space exploration and space travel.
Level: Upper Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1)
Time: 90 min (+ 30 min extension exercise)
Age: 15 – 99
Language: related to space exploration and space travel.
Additional resources: students use the internet for research.
ESL Lesson - SPORTS
The lesson explores the themes and vocab related to Names of sports, performance verbs and adjectives related to athletes. Optional vocab: Muscular, fair, precise, steady, nimble (or agile), energetic, resilient.
Level: Elementary (A2) & Intermediate (B1)
Time: 90 min
Age: 13 – 99
Language: Names of sports, performance verbs and adjectives related to athletes. Optional vocab: Muscular, fair, precise, steady, nimble (or agile), energetic, resilient.
Additional resources: computer & screen.
ESL Lesson - THE VALUE OF FRIENDSHIP
The lesson explores the themes and vocab related to discussing qualities of friendship.
Level: Beginner (A1) & Elementary (A2)
Time: 60 - 90 min
Age: 6 – 99 (but mostly children)
Language: Discussing qualities of friendship
Additional resources: Lesson uses YouTube.
ESL Lesson - WORK: Job Interview
The lesson explores the themes and vocab related to jobs & personal information.
Level: Upper Intermediate (B2) & Advanced (C1)
Time: 90 min
Age: 16+
Language: related to jobs & personal information.
Additional resources: lesson uses YouTube
ESL Lesson - SPEAKING A2
The lesson is full of level-appropriate speaking exercises.
Level: Elementary A2 (and all higher levels)
Time: 30 – 90 min
Age: 7 – 99
Language: level-appropriate speaking exercises
Additional resources: none
ESL Lesson - LOVE STORY
The lesson explores the themes and vocab related to love and relationships and is geared more towards teens and adults.
Level: Intermediate (B1) – Advanced (C1)
Time: 90 min
Age: Teens & Adults
Language: Love & Relationships
Additional prep: Print the last 2 pages and cut them.