Music & Entertainment
Lively conversation starters for popular culture and trends.
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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 -
Rent or Own? How Subscriptions Are Draining Your Wallet – ESL Lesson Plan
Get your B2 students thinking critically about the subscription economy with this engaging video-based lesson on hidden costs, consumer habits, and modern spending choices. Students develop listening, vocabulary, grammar, speaking, collaboration, and critical thinking skills as they discuss streaming services, recurring fees, and the difference between renting and owning.
English Level: B2 -
The Controversy of the New Odyssey – ESL Lesson Plan
Bring a modern film controversy into your B1-B2 classroom with this engaging lesson on Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey. Students develop watching, listening, reading, vocabulary, word formation, speaking, and critical thinking skills as they analyse trailer clues, explore cultural debate, and discuss whether classic stories should be adapted for modern audiences.
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Disclosure Day: Spielberg on Aliens and Secrets – ESL Lesson Plan
Spark curiosity in your B2 classroom with this engaging film-themed lesson based on an authentic CBS Mornings interview with Steven Spielberg about Disclosure Day and the possibility of alien life. Students develop listening, vocabulary, speaking, research, and critical thinking skills as they discuss science fiction, secrecy, belief, and why stories about aliens continue to fascinate…
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The Mandalorian, the Grogu, and the Big Screen – ESL Lesson Plan
A galaxy-sized pop-culture lesson inspired by The Mandalorian & Grogu. Students discuss trailers, fandom, film adaptations, and Pedro Pascal’s reflections while practising listening, vocabulary, and speaking.
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No More Late Show with Colbert – ESL Lesson Plan
A topical media lesson on Colbert, late-night TV, political comedy, and cancellation. Students discuss censorship, business pressure, media power, and fairness while developing advanced vocabulary, listening, and critical thinking.
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The Devil Wears Prada 2 – Back on the Runway – ESL Lesson Plan
A stylish pop-culture lesson inspired by The Devil Wears Prada 2 and the return of a fashion-film classic. Students practise listening, vocabulary, and discussion skills while exploring sequels, celebrity interviews, workplace power, and personal style.
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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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Is Hollywood Over? – ESL Lesson Plan
A media-and-business lesson on Hollywood’s current crisis. Students discuss streaming, box-office pressure, changing audiences, and the future of entertainment while developing advanced vocabulary, listening comprehension, and critical thinking.
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Celebrating 30 Years of Pokémon – ESL Lesson Plan
A nostalgic pop-culture lesson celebrating 30 years of Pokémon. Students discuss gaming, childhood memories, global brands, and fan culture while practising listening, vocabulary, and speaking through a topic that crosses generations.
