Tag Archives: Video-based
The Life of Dolly Parton (Intermediate Lesson) · September 1, 2026
A biography lesson on Dolly Parton's rise from poverty to icon, covering vocabulary, comprehension, and discussion. (B1/B2 ESL)The Life of Dolly Parton (Upper-Intermediate) · August 30, 2026
A biography lesson on Dolly Parton's rise from poverty to icon, covering vocabulary, comprehension, and discussion. (B2/C1 ESL)Childfree by Choice (Upper-Intermediate Lesson) · August 25, 2026
A video-based lesson on the trend of choosing to be child-free, covering vocabulary, discussion, and debate on parenthood today. (B2/C1)Childfree by Choice (Advanced Lesson Plan) · August 19, 2026
A video-based lesson on the trend of choosing to be child-free, covering vocabulary, discussion, and debate on parenthood today. (C1/C2)Life as a Piece of Dust in the Universe (Upper-Intermediate Lesson) · August 4, 2026
Why is life is worth living if we are pieces of dust in the Universe? Study astronaut Chris Hadfield's answer in this B2/C1 speaking lesson.The 12 Neighbours Village (Upper-Intermediate Lesson) · July 29, 2026
A B2/C1 ESL lesson on a tiny home community helping the homeless. Includes idioms, vocabulary, role-plays, and speaking activities.The 12 Neighbours Village (Advanced Lesson Plan) · July 28, 2026
A C1/C2 ESL lesson on a tiny home community helping the homeless. Includes idioms, vocabulary, role-plays, and speaking activities.Kidnapping in China & Guo Gangtang’s Story (Intermediate Lesson) · June 22, 2026
A lesson on kidnapping and a father's search for his son in China. Includes vocabulary and speaking activities (B1/B2 ESL).Child Abduction in China (Upper-Intermediate Lesson) · June 18, 2026
A lesson on child trafficking and a father's search for his son in China. Includes vocabulary and speaking activities (B2/C1 ESL).Child Abduction in China (Advanced Lesson) · June 15, 2026
A lesson on child trafficking and a father's search for his son in China. Includes vocabulary and speaking activities (C1/C2 ESL).Passport Bros (Upper-Intermediate Lesson) · May 28, 2026
An upper-intermediate lesson on passport bros: dating culture, gender relations, & economic inequality. Includes speaking activities. (B2/C1)Passport Bros (Advanced Lesson Plan) · May 24, 2026
An advanced lesson on passport bros: dating culture, gender relations, and economic inequality. Includes speaking activities. (C1/C2)Top Travel Destinations for 2026 (Upper-Intermediate Lesson) · May 7, 2026
An B2/C1 lesson on 2026 travel destinations: Almaty, Vienna, Corsica, Penang, & San Francisco. Includes vocabulary & speaking activities.Top Travel Destinations for 2026 (Advanced Lesson Plan) · May 5, 2026
An advanced lesson on 2026 travel destinations: Almaty, Vienna, Corsica, Penang, & San Francisco. Includes vocabulary and speaking activities.What is Going to High School Like? (Upper-Intermediate Lesson) · April 29, 2026
What is high school like? A lesson for teenagers based on a student interview from Australia. Includes vocabulary and speaking activities.Prejudice & Propaganda in 1947 (Upper-Intermediate/Advanced) · April 23, 2026
A 1947 US government film on prejudice and propaganda, including vocabulary, discussion, and speaking activities for C1-ESL class.The Looksmaxxing Beauty Trend (Advanced Lesson Plan) · April 15, 2026
An advanced lesson on "looksmaxxing" and male beauty. Students debate beauty trends promoted by social media influencers (C1/C2 ESL).Afroman & The Streisand Effect (Advanced Lesson) · April 8, 2026
An advanced lesson on the Afroman case, exploring free speech and the Streisand Effect. Includes vocabulary and speaking activities (C1/C2).Predictive Markets & Event Betting (Upper-Intermediate Lesson) · March 19, 2026
A B2/C1 lesson on Polymarket, a prediction market where users bet on events. Includes vocabulary, discussion, and speaking activities.Predictive Markets & Event Betting (Advanced Lesson) · March 18, 2026
An advanced lesson on Polymarket, a prediction market where users bet on events. Includes vocabulary, discussion, and speaking activities.Eric Dane’s Final Message (Upper-Int/Advanced Lesson) · February 25, 2026
A C1 ESL lesson on resilience and purpose using Eric Dane’s final message. Features vocabulary, comprehension, and speaking activities.