ESL Movie Lesson Plan Your Students Will Beg to Do Again (Creative, Fun & Zero Prep)

Want an ESL movie lesson plan that’s more than just “watch and discuss”?
🎬 In this video, I’m giving you my exact movie-themed ESL lesson — complete with warm-ups, speaking exercises, and creative activities that your students will love.

No boring worksheets here — just interactive, student-centered fun designed specifically for ESL learners in China (but it works anywhere!).

💡 Perfect for university, high school, or advanced middle school ESL students
📝 Includes:
• Engaging warm-up activity
• Movie-based speaking prompts
• Group discussions & role plays
• Tips to adapt for different class levels

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// TABLE OF CONTENTS
00:00 Intro
01:06 Warm up
02:50 Vocabulary/exercises
03:07 Rewrite the Titanic
06:13 Should movies have happy endings?
07:48 Oscar nominations
16:18 Homework
18:30 Conclusion
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Hi, I’m Megan! I’ve been an ESL/EFL teacher in China for over 10 years. I share the tips and tricks, information and inspiration that I wish I had when I first started out teaching.

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