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Movies and TV Series
B1-B2
Small Screen, Big Impact

This engaging ESL lesson plan invites B1/B2 learners to explore the influence of TV shows on our lives. Through discussions, matching exercises, and reading activities, students will scan complex texts for key details and participate in vibrant conversations, sharing opinions and ideas. The lesson plan fosters skills in expressing viewpoints, evaluating alternatives, and using new vocabulary effectively.

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B1
Movie Magic: Describing Our Favorite Movies in English

This lesson plan engages B1+ ESL students in discussing and reviewing films. The lesson includes a trailer discussion, vocabulary practice, and guided review writing to enhance descriptive skills. Students will also share personal opinions on movies and explore how films can inspire and teach life lessons.

C1
Stranger Things

This engaging ESL lesson plan based on the TV series Stranger Things is designed for C1 learners to develop advanced listening and speaking skills. The lesson structure includes a warm-up discussion, a listening activity using a show clip, and a role-play exercise in a "town meeting" format where students debate mysterious events and safety measures in character. Through these immersive exercises, students enhance critical thinking and fluency, tackling formal and informal language in a dynamic context.

A2
Silent Movie - What is He Doing?

This ESL lesson plan for adults and teens focuses on using the present continuous tense to describe actions in a silent movie. Through watching the short film The Loop, students practice speaking, reading, and grammar in a 45-minute individual session. Activities include sentence formation, gap-fill exercises, and discussion questions, helping students use the present continuous. Ideal for A2 learners to build confidence in using grammar in context.

B1
MasterChef Junior TV Show

This engaging English lesson plan is based on the TV show MasterChef Junior, and is designed to enhance ESL students’ listening, speaking, and writing skills. Students will learn to recognize main points and discuss similar TV programs.

B2
Grey's Anatomy: Love & Drama

This ESL lesson plan for B2-level adults and teens uses scenes from the popular TV-show "Grey's Anatomy" to improve listening and speaking skills. In this 60-minute lesson, students will discuss character relationships, fill in the blanks, and engage in thought-provoking questions. The exercises help students grasp key points from the dialogues while focusing on TV-related vocabulary and interactive discussions to enhance comprehension.

A2
A Job Interview: The Devil Wears Prada

This ESL lesson plan for A2-level adults and teens focuses on a job interview scene from the movie "The Devil Wears Prada." In this 60-minute group lesson, students will develop their listening and speaking skills. The lesson includes filling in blanks, true/false exercises, and discussion questions. Perfect for practicing practical language and discussing the interview dynamics from the film.

A2
Based On Mr. Bean TV Show: Hotel Matters

Discover our lesson plan designed for A2-level students. This 60-minute group lesson focuses on developing listening and speaking skills through structured activities and exercises. Students will watch clips of Mr. Bean, answer questions, and participate in role-play dialogues.

B2
The Hobbit Movie

This lesson plan based on the movie The Hobbit is designed for ESL learners at the B2 level. This engaging lesson includes various teaching ideas that focus on listening and speaking skills, enhancing students' understanding of the movie through interactive activities like picture analysis, discussion questions, and a fun quiz. With a range of exercises, students will explore the concept of adventure as exemplified by the characters in The Hobbit. Perfect for adult and teen learners, this lesson plan promotes critical thinking and encourages lively discussion.

A2-B1
Exploring the Movie "13 Going on 30"

This ESL lesson plan introduces teens to the movie "13 Going on 30" through reading and speaking activities in a group setting. Targeting A2-B1 level students, the lesson encourages discussion around age, aspirations, and personal growth, using plot predictions, story sequencing, and guided conversations to deepen understanding. Through these engaging exercises, students develop confidence in expressing ideas and exploring narrative themes.