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A story lesson plan

by Jamie Keddie

  • Language level: B1 upwards
  • Age of learner: Secondary; adults
  • Duration of activity: 90 minutes
  • Activities: Telling a story from video
  • Topics: Language and language learning; Ireland; work; travel
  • Language focus: Language for conversational storytelling
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 ⚠️ WARNING: The short film in this activity contains scenes involving alcohol. This is a taboo subject in some cultures and might be a sensitive issue for some students. Consider discussing it beforehand.

A video
lesson plan

by Jamie Keddie
What's included
  • Language level: B1 upwards
  • Age of learner: Secondary; adults
  • Duration of activity: 90 minutes
  • Activities: Telling a story from video
  • Topics: Language and language learning; Ireland; work; travel
  • Language focus: Language for conversational storytelling

 ⚠️ WARNING: This activity features a video whose title and audio include the use of ‘Jesus Christ’ as an expletive. Please be sensitive to this and exercise with caution.

Yu Ming Is Ainm Dom

What happens when a young Chinese man arrives in Dublin fluent in Irish – but no one understands him?

Based on the award-winning short film Yu Ming Is Ainm Dom, this activity uses the video to spark curiosity and boost conversation.

Students explore themes of language, identity and misunderstanding. Ideal for developing fluency, listening skills and storytelling confidence. 

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€5.10

One time payment includes all the following:

  • A PDF lesson plan with step-by-step guidance and detailed teaching notes
  • A slideshow to support your teaching
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About the author

For 20 years, Jamie Keddie has been creating courses and resources to help teachers structure their lessons, motivate students and find meaning in their teaching.

He has shared his insights with educators in over 40 different countries, written for Oxford University Press and won a prestigious British Council ELTons award for his innovative ideas on using video in teaching.

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