Arts & Literature
Creative lessons that inspire discussion on books, films, and art.
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How Well Do You Know Twilight? – ESL Lesson Plan
Bring the world of Twilight into your B1 classroom with this fun, fan-focused lesson built around speaking, quizzes, debate, and creative writing. Students develop grammar, speaking, writing, and critical thinking skills as they test their knowledge of the story, debate Team Edward vs. Team Jacob, and practise the third conditional by imagining an alternative ending.
English Level: B1 -
Potterheads Divided – ESL Lesson Plan
A pop-culture lesson on the divided reaction to the new Harry Potter series. Students discuss nostalgia, casting, fandom, adaptations, and personal expectations while practising vocabulary, listening, and confident opinion-sharing.
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Gaudi’s Dream: Still Under Construction – ESL Lesson Plan
An architecture-and-culture lesson on Gaudí’s Sagrada Família and its long journey toward completion. Students explore creativity, legacy, and construction while building vocabulary and discussing whether unfinished masterpieces should ever be changed.
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Wuthering Heights: An Adaptation Controversy – ESL Lesson Plan
A literature-and-film lesson on the controversy around a new Wuthering Heights adaptation. Students discuss casting, authenticity, creative freedom, and audience expectations while practising advanced vocabulary and critical response.
English Level: B2 -
Hometown Heat: Celebrating Shane Hollander – ESL Lesson Plan
A sports-and-community lesson celebrating Shane Hollander and hometown pride. Students discuss ambition, support, local identity, and success while practising listening, vocabulary, and speaking around an uplifting real-life story.
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Pride, Prejudice & Performance: Who is the Better Darcy? – ESL Lesson Plan
A literature-and-performance lesson comparing different versions of Mr Darcy. Students discuss adaptation, acting choices, character interpretation, and romantic ideals while building vocabulary for describing people, performance, and preference.
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Bookfishing: How New Words Are Born – ESL Lesson Plan
A language-change lesson on ‘bookfishing’ and how new words enter everyday English. Students explore slang, social media, and word formation while practising vocabulary, reading, and discussion about how language evolves.
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The First Christmas at Magic School – ESL Lesson Plan
A magical beginner-friendly Christmas lesson set at a fantasy school. Students practise simple vocabulary, reading, listening, and speaking through a warm seasonal topic designed to make lower-level learners feel confident.
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Full Moon Mysteries: The History of Werewolves – ESL Lesson Plan
A mythology lesson on werewolves, full moons, and how legends evolve. Students explore folklore, fear, and popular culture while building vocabulary and practising discussion through a spooky high-interest topic.
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K-Pop & K-Culture Go Global – ESL Lesson Plan
A culture lesson on the global rise of K-pop and K-culture. Students discuss music, dramas, beauty, food, and soft power while practising vocabulary, speaking, and writing.
