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A Highway that Charges Your Electric Car
In these ESL lesson plans for adults and teens, students watch a video and do a listening exercise about electric charging highways. It includes discussion questions and conversation activities about cars and transportation technology. Students also learn some important vocabulary terms related to these topics. The grammar exercises feature the difference between comparative & superlative adjectives, and parts of speech. In the cooperation activity students form opinions, make quotes, or make a video review.
- Speaking:
- Cars, Transportation Tech, Innovation
- Viewing:
- Multiple Choice, True / False
- Vocabulary:
- Definitions, Context Usage, Phrasal Verbs
- Grammar:
- Comparative - Superlative Adjectives / Parts of Speech
- Cooperation:
- Forming Opinions, Making Quotes, Making a Video Review
Type of video: News Report / Interviews
Length of video: 3:24
Topics: Car, Technology, Transportation, Innovation
Even though electric cars have made a big boom on the market, still one consumer fear remains - running out of battery while you’re driving. This has sparked discussion about constructing highways which can charge your electric vehicle as you drive. Is it feasible?
*Most suitable for intermediate - advanced students. Suitable for ages 16+
Introducing Amazon Go: The Future Grocery Store
In these ESL lesson plans for adults and teens, students watch a video and do a listening exercise about Amazon Go. It includes discussion questions and conversation activities about Amazon, facts about it, technology, and shopping. Students also learn some important vocabulary terms related to these topics. The grammar exercises feature the difference between whatever / whenever / wherever / etc. and imperatives. In the cooperation activity students do product / project management.
- Speaking:
- Amazon, Facts, Products
- Viewing:
- Short Answers, Fill-in-the-Blanks
- Vocabulary:
- Definitions, Context Usage
- Grammar:
- Whatever - Wherever - Whenever / Imperative Voice
- Cooperation:
- Projects, Developing Products
Type of video: Commercial
Length of video: 1:49
Topics: Technology, Amazon, Food Shopping
Grocery shopping just got a whole lot better. Open up your app, fill up your cart, and walk out of there without waiting in line. Amazon’s technology can keep track of any items you decide to take off or put back on the shelf. Talk about shopping made easy.
*Suitable for pre-intermediate - advanced students. Suitable for ages 14+
3D Printing: Make anything you want
In these ESL lesson plans for adults and teens, students watch a video and do a listening exercise about 3D printing. It includes discussion questions and conversation activities about 3D printing. Students also learn some important vocabulary terms related to this topic. The grammar exercises feature the difference between any, every, and some, the passive voice in the present continuous, and gerunds. In the cooperation activity students work together on objects and industries.
- Speaking:
- 3D Printing, Technology, Industries
- Viewing:
- Short Answers, Mark What You See, Multiple Choice
- Vocabulary:
- Definitions, Context Usage
- Grammar:
- Any - Every - Some / Passive Voice (present continuous) / Gerunds
- Cooperation:
- Objects & Industries
Type of video: News Report / Documentary
Length of video: 13:50
Topics: 3D Printing, Technology, Medicine
3D printing is perhaps the hottest technological phenomenon of current times. This reporter explores both the benefits and dangers of 3D printing - from making organs and body parts to making assault rifles and gun parts. Learn how 3D printing works and how it impacts our world.
*Most suitable for intermediate - advanced students. Suitable for ages 14+
Contact Lenses with Augmented Reality
In these ESL lesson plans for adults and teens, students watch a short sci-fi film and do a listening exercise about future technology & augmented reality. It includes discussion questions and conversation activities about future technology. Students also learn some important vocabulary terms related to these topics. The grammar exercises feature the difference between so / such, going to vs will, and present perfect simple vs continuous. In the cooperation activity students create scenes, plots, reviews, or develop applications.
- Speaking:
- Future Technology, Virtual Reality
- Viewing:
- Put Events in Order, Sentence Matching, Post-viewing Discussion
- Vocabulary:
- Definitions, Context Usage
- Grammar:
- So vs Such, Going to vs Will, Conjunctions
- Cooperation:
- Creating Film Scenes, Plots, Developing Applications, Making Reviews
Type of video: Short Film
Length of video: 7:52
Topics: Future Technology, Augmented Reality
With Google Glasses making headlines in the tech-world the past few years, this video takes a glimpse a few steps forward into our future. Will we be safe from our own technology?
*Suitable for intermediate - advanced students. Suitable for ages 14+
Meet the Pilot: Smart Earpiece Language Translator
In these ESL lesson plans for adults and teens, students watch a video and do a listening exercise about a translation device that translates speech in real-time. It includes discussion questions and conversation activities about languages and translation. Students also learn some important vocabulary terms related to these topics. The grammar exercises feature pronouns & possessive adjectives, and the present perfect simple vs continuous. In the cooperation activity students can make reviews, quotes, advertisements, or reviews.
- Speaking:
- Languages, Translation, Technology
- Viewing:
- Multiple Choice, Short Answers
- Vocabulary:
- Definitions, Context Usage, Parts of Speech
- Grammar:
- Pronouns & Possessive Adjectives / Present Perfect Simple vs Continuous
- Cooperation:
- Making Reviews, Quotes, Advertisments
Type of video: Product Commercial / Story
Length of video: 2:27
Topics: Languages, Translation, Technology
As technology gets better, so does translation. This short video tells the story of man who had trouble communicating with a French girl, inspiring him to develop a smart earpiece which can translate languages in real-time. A great topic for language lessons and generates great philosophical conversation.
*Most suitable for intermediate - advanced students. Suitable for ages 14+
Nonna's of the World: Restaurant Concept in NYC
In these ESL lesson plans for adults and teens, students watch a video and do a listening exercise about a restaurant concept in New York City. It includes discussion questions and conversation activities about restaurants, cultural cuisine, and cooking. Students also learn some important vocabulary terms related to these topics. The grammar exercises feature the second conditional, parts of speech, and compound adjectives. In the cooperation activity students do an activity on a restaurant concepts and names.
- Speaking:
- Restaurant Concepts, Cultural Cuisine
- Viewing:
- Multiple Choice, True / False, Short Answers
- Vocabulary:
- Definitions, Context Usage
- Grammar:
- Second Conditional / Parts of Speech / Compound Adjectives
- Cooperation:
- Restaurant Concepts & Names
Type of video: Personal Story
Length of video: 2:24
Topics: Food, Alternative Restaurants
There can be many hidden restaurant gems in NYC, and the Enoteca Maria in Staten Island is one of them. Get to know the guy behind this awesome concept who only employs grandmothers from all over the world to cook for the customers. I mean, who doesn’t love grandma’s cooking?
*Suitable for pre-intermediate - advanced students. Suitable for ages 14+
How to Create the Perfect Philly Cheesesteak
In these ESL lesson plans for adults and teens, students watch a video and do a listening exercise about the Philadelphia Cheesesteak. It includes discussion questions and conversation activities about one's hometown, food, cooking, and American sandwiches. Students also learn some important vocabulary terms related to these topics. The grammar exercises feature prepositions of place and correlative comparisons. In the cooperation activity students do an activity on cooking and shops.
- Speaking:
- Hometowns, Food, American Sandwiches
- Viewing:
- Multiple Choice
- Vocabulary:
- Definitions, Context Usage, Phrasal Verbs
- Grammar:
- Prepositions of Place, Correlative Comparisons
- Cooperation:
- Cooking, Shops
Type of video: Instructional Recipe
Length of video: 2:38
Topics: Cooking, Cheesesteak, Sandwiches
Tony Luke, a sandwich connoisseur, shows you how to make the famous Philadelphia Cheesesteak, including his secret formula and methodology.
*Suitable for pre-intermediate - advanced students. Suitable for ages 14+
Supersize Me - Obesity In America (first 5 minutes)
In these ESL lesson plans for adults and teens, students watch a video and do a listening exercise about McDonalds and obesity in America. It includes discussion questions and conversation activities about fast food, diet, and McDonalds. Students also learn some important vocabulary terms related to these topics. The grammar exercises feature past continuous, second conditional, and get + adjectives. In the cooperation activity students can talk about diets, have a debate, or do a role-play conversation.
- Speaking:
- Fast Food, McDonalds, Diet
- Viewing:
- Fill-in-the-Blanks, Number Matching, Short Answers
- Vocabulary:
- Definitions, Context Usage
- Grammar:
- Past Continuous / Second Conditional / Get + adjectives
- Cooperation:
- Talking about diets, Having a debate, Doing a role-play conversation
Type of video: Educational Documentary
Length of video: 4:44
Topics: Fast Food, McDonalds, Obesity
Supersize Me is an educational documentary analyzing fast-food culture in the USA and McDonald’s immense role in this culture. The man in the documentary talks about interesting facts about McDonald's, discusses obesity, and compares the situation to the past.
*Suitable for pre-intermediate - advanced students. Suitable for ages 14+. This topic can contain sensitive subjects. Please use at your own discretion and consider if the topic is appropriate for your student(s) or class.
Animated History of Coca-Cola
In these ESL lesson plans for adults and teens, students watch a video and do a listening exercise about the history of Coca-Cola. It includes discussion questions and conversation activities about Coca-Cola, drinks, and business. Students also learn some important vocabulary terms related to these topics. The grammar exercises feature past simple, present perfect, and superlative adjectives. In the cooperation activity students can make slogans, create stories, memorials, or research.
- Speaking:
- Coca-Cola, Drinks, Marketing, Facts
- Viewing:
- True / False, Multiple Choice, List Events in Order
- Vocabulary:
- Definitions, Context Usage
- Grammar:
- Past Simple / Present Perfect / Superlative Adjectives
- Cooperation:
- Making Slogans, Creating Stories, Memorials, Researching
Type of video: History / Animation
Length of video: 3:44
Topics: Business History, Coca-Cola, Drinks
An interesting animated short video about the birth of Coca-Cola back in the last year of the 19th century. This video then goes through the early years of America’s most popular soft drink and how it’s evolved into what it is today.
*Most suitable for intermediate - advanced students. Suitable for ages 14+
The Best Female Rock Climber in the World is 14
In these ESL lesson plans for adults and teens, students watch a video and do a listening exercise about a young, professional, female climber. It includes discussion questions and conversation activities about climbing. Students also learn some important vocabulary terms and expressions related to this topic. The grammar exercises feature modal verbs, how to use gerunds, and the difference between can, could, and be able to. In the cooperation activity students design a course, do an interview, or have a conversation.
- Speaking:
- Climbing
- Viewing:
- Sentence Matching, Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Post-Viewing Discussion
- Vocabulary:
- Definitions, Context Usage
- Grammar:
- Modal Verbs / Gerunds / Difference between can, could, and be able to
- Cooperation:
- Designing a course, Interview, Conversation
Type of video: Biography / Story
Length of video: 1:56
Topics: Climbing, Young Athletes
A short but sweet video featuring an inspiring young star, who can climb walls faster than anyone you know. Most people are just shocked watching this 14 year girl climb, and your students will be too.
*Suitable for pre-intermediate - advanced students. Suitable for ages 14+
Shredding the World's Highest Sand Dunes on Skis
In these ESL lesson plans for adults and teens, students watch a video and do a listening exercise about two professional Swedish skiiers. It includes discussion questions and conversation activities about skiing and alternative sports. Students also learn some important vocabulary terms and expressions related to these topics. The grammar exercises feature prepositions of place, until vs by, and by the time. In the cooperation activity students make a special tour package.
- Speaking:
- Skiing, Alternative Sports
- Viewing:
- Short Answers, True / False, Multiple Choice
- Vocabulary:
- Definitions, Context Usage
- Grammar:
- Prepositions of place / Until vs By / By the time
- Cooperation:
- Tour Agency Task
Type of video: Documentary / Story
Length of video: 2:48
Topics: Skiing, Alternative Sports
An interesting twist to the sport of skiing. Two professional Swedish skiers who hunt out spots and document their adventures shredding it up in the sand.
*Suitable for pre-intermediate - advanced students. Suitable for ages 14+
Wheelz in the Air: Hitting the Skatepark on a Wheelchair
In these ESL lesson plans for adults and teens, students watch a video and do a listening exercise about a young man who is an WCMX rider. It includes discussion questions and conversation activities about handicaps, extreme sports, & positive mental attitude. Students also learn some important vocabulary terms and expressions related to these topics. The grammar exercises feature how to use 'just,' verb patterns, & collocations. In the cooperation activity students have an imaginative discussion or an interview.
- Speaking:
- Positive Mental Attitude, Handicaps, Extreme Sports
- Viewing:
- Short Answers, True / False
- Vocabulary:
- Definitions, Context Usage
- Grammar:
- How To Use the Adverb 'Just' / Verb Patterns / Collocations
- Cooperation:
- Imaginative Discussion, Interview
Type of video: Biography / Story
Length of video: 2:14
Topics: Positive Mental Attitude, Extreme Sports, Handicaps
Aaron Fotheringham is a true legend, known as the godfather of WCMX. A young man with a great positive attitude, and isn’t afraid to go out on his wheelchair and rip it in the local skate park. Ever seen a backflip on your wheelchair? Your students probably haven’t either.
*Suitable for pre-intermediate - advanced students. Suitable for ages 14+
What's it like to live in Green Bay and hate the Packers?
In these ESL lesson plans for adults and teens, students watch a video and do a listening exercise about the fans of the Green Bay Packers. It includes discussion questions and conversation activities about fandom, American football, & sports. Students also learn some important vocabulary terms and expressions related to these topics. The grammar exercises feature the 2nd conditional, indefinite pronouns, & conjunctions. In the cooperation activity students make a party, funny sentences, and talk about the Packers.
- Speaking:
- Fandom, American Football, Sports
- Viewing:
- Fill-in-the-Blanks
- Vocabulary:
- Definitions, Context Usage
- Grammar:
- Second Conditional / Indefinite Pronouns / Conjunctions
- Cooperation:
- Party, Funny Sentences, Imaginative Discussion on the Packers
Type of video: Informational News Report
Length of video: 4:23
Topics: Sports Fans, American Football
A sports reporter goes around and shows what life is all about under the green and gold skies of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Are your students as crazy about their sports team as these cheese-heads?
*Most suitable for intermediate - advanced students. Suitable for ages 14+
Women's World Football Games
In these ESL lesson plans for adults and teens, students watch a video and do a listening exercise about women who play American football. It includes discussion questions and conversation activities about gender roles, American football, and sports. Students also learn some important vocabulary terms and expressions related to these topics. The grammar exercises feature like / as, a special adjective phrase, and to be used to +ing verb. In the cooperation activity students can make a website, do a role-play, or interview.
- Speaking:
- American Football, Gender Roles, Sports
- Viewing:
- True / False, Multiple Choice
- Vocabulary:
- Definitions, Context Usage, Parts of Speech
- Grammar:
- Difference Between Like and As / Adjective Phrase / To Be Used To +ing Verb
- Cooperation:
- Website, Role Play, Interview
Type of video: Informational Documentary
Length of video: 5:58
Topics: Gender Roles, American Football
Who says women can’t play football? Meet the female pioneers expanding the game to their own gender. The female players show you how they play and get a conversation going about differences in male and female social roles.
*Most suitable for intermediate - advanced students. Suitable for ages 14+
The Singing Trump: Trump Impersonator on America’s Got Talent
In these ESL lesson plans for adults and teens, students watch a video and do a listening exercise about a singing Donald Trump impersonator. It includes discussion questions and conversation activities about Donald Trump and performances. Students also learn some important vocabulary terms and expressions related to these topics. The grammar exercises feature gonna / going to, and state / action verbs. In the cooperation activity students can be judges, do a dialogue, a news report, or give a public statement.
- Speaking:
- Donald Trump, Impersonation, Performances
- Viewing:
- Short Answers, Choosing Correct Word
- Vocabulary:
- Definitions, Context Usage, Expressions
- Grammar:
- Gonna & Going to / Difference between state and action verbs
- Cooperation:
- Judging, Dialogue, Giving a Public Statement, News Report
Type of video: Comedy Performance
Length of video: 5:32
Topics: Donald Trump, Performances
This guy is just a riot. Guaranteed to make your students crack up and just an overall great and funny experience to do in the classroom. This Trump impersonator gets crazy on stage in front of millions on an unforgettable America's Got Talent performance.
*Suitable for pre-intermediate - advanced students. Suitable for ages 14+. This topic can contain sensitive subjects. Please use at your own discretion and consider if the topic is appropriate for your student(s) or class.