B1 ESL video lesson based on an original story set in Tokyo, Japan. Includes an original British English video, teacher guide, student worksheets, complete transcript and answer keys.

Introduction

Bring authentic British English into your classroom with this engaging video-based ESL/EFL lesson built around an original Sarah & Nacho story.

Students follow Sarah and her mischievous Chartreux cat, Nacho, as they explore Tokyo — from busy Shibuya Crossing and Senso-ji Temple to Ueno Park, pandas and Japanese sushi — while hearing natural, everyday British English.

This resource includes:

✔ Teacher Guide
✔ Student Worksheets (Parts 1 & 2)
✔ Complete Video Transcript
✔ Answer Keys
✔ QR code and link to the original story video

Perfect for

• ESL / EFL classes
• Teenagers and adults
• B1 learners
• Classroom, online or one-to-one lessons
• Listening and speaking lessons

Students will practise

• There is / There are
• Asking for Directions
• Describing places and what they can see
• Listening comprehension
• Travel and everyday vocabulary
• Speaking confidence

Grammar focus

Students practise using There is / There are to describe places and things around them, with singular and plural nouns in meaningful, real-life contexts.

The story also introduces useful language for asking for and understanding directions.

Lesson information

✔ CEFR Level: B1
✔ Approximately 30–40 minutes
✔ Printable PDF
✔ Original British English audio with subtitles

Why teachers like this resource

Unlike traditional worksheets, this lesson is built around an engaging original story video. Students hear authentic British English first, then develop listening, vocabulary, grammar and speaking confidence through carefully structured activities. Everything is ready to use in class with minimal preparation.

Part of the Sarah & Nacho Story Lessons Series
Explore more original British English adventures with Sarah & Nacho:
Airport Confusion
Paris Café
Manchester, England
New York

Lost Dog Mystery

Holiday Chaos - Greece
Istanbul Adventure - Prepositions
Discovering Tokyo - There Is & Directions