This lesson is designed around the trailer for The King’s Speech and the theme of speaking in public. Students talk about speaking in public, watch a film trailer, read advice about speaking in public and prepare a short film presentation.
Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2.1)
Learner type: Teens and adults
Time: 90 minutes
Activity: Watching film trailer, speaking about speaking in public, reading advice about speaking in public and preparing a presentation
Topic: Speaking in public and presentations
Language: Emotions and vocabulary related to speaking in public
Materials: Film trailer, discussion questions and presentation tips
Downloadable materials: the kings speech lesson instructions speaking in public discussion questions presentation lessons from the kings speech
Step 1
Write Speaking in Public on the board and ask the students what emotions come to mind. Write the emotions on the board and then practise the pronunciation.
Step 2
Put your students into pairs and ask them to discuss the questions about public speaking.
Get feedback from the students.
Step 3
Put your students into small groups and ask them to explain to each other what they know about the film The Kings Speech. Get feedback from each group after 5 minutes.
Step 4
Tell them they are going to watch the trailer of the film and that they should answer these questions.
How does the king feel about speaking in public?
What problem does he have?
Are there any tips about speaking in public in the trailer?
Get feedback from the students and watch a second time.
Step 5
Tell the students they are going to look at a PowerPoint presentation which gives 5 pieces of advice about speaking in public based on The King’s Speech. Ask students to speculate on what the 5 pieces of advice might be. Show the students the presentation and ask them what they think about the advice.
Step 6
Ask students to discuss these questions related to the 5 presentation lessons.
Homework
Ask students to prepare a short presentation on one of their favourite films; in the next class they have to give the presentation and try to follow the advice from the The King’s Speech presentation.
I hope you enjoy the lesson.
Hi,
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Ann
Hi Ann,
Thanks a lot for your kind commments, I really appreciate them. The Teaching English FB page is great.
All the best,
Kieran
Thank you very much for sharing your hard work. I’m going to use this lesson as such with my students
Hi Saro,
Thanks a lot, I hope your students enjoy the lesson.
All the best,
Kieran
Just to let you know that I worked with the film in class and with your questions. My students loved it.
Hi Saro,
That’s great. I’m really happy your students liked the lesson. If you use any other lessons, please let me know how they go.
All the best,
Kieran
Thanks for this great lesson plan! It went down very well with my students this morning – they observed how the tips on public speaking could apply equally well to learning English, leading to a lengthy and interesting discussion. Thanks again!
Hi Andrea,
Thanks a lot. Your students’ observation is really good, they’ve both very similar.
All the best,
Kieran
Really inspiring! Thanks for sharing!!!
My very best wishes
Eleonora
Hi Elenora,
Thanks a lot, I’m really happy you like the lesson.
All the best,
Kieran
Brilliant and useful in many ways!
Thanks a lot for sharing!
Regards,
Leticia.
Hi Leticia,
Thanks a lot for your kind comments, I’m really happy that you find the lesson useful.
All the best,
Kieran
What an incredible lesson plan. Thank you so much for the thoughtful questions. I am teaching a unit on “great speeches of our time” and this really brought an emotive piece to the equation I was looking for.
Hi Zoe,
Thanks for your kind comments. I’m really glad the lesson helped you in teaching the unit on “Great Speeches”. There are lots of examples of great speeches in films, aren’t there?
All the best,
Kieran
What a great lesson plan ! it is really helpful when working with the movie in class. I agree with Andrea : the tips on public speaking could apply equally well to learning English. Thank you for sharing Kieran !
All the best,
Michèle
Hi Michèle,
Thanks a lot for your kind comments. I’m really happy you enjoyed the lesson. You’re right the rules for being a good presenter could also be applied to a good language learner.
All the best,
Kieran
Kieran,
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Thank you Kieran.
Thanks a lot, Tania. It’s great to know you like the site so much. : )
All the best,
Kieran
a quite interesting lesson plan indeed! I really enjoy it. speaking in public or speech impedement are both serious problems to tackle with our students
thank you for sharing
nathalie
Thanks, Nathalie. I’m really happy that you like the lesson.
All the best,
Kieran
Fantastic idea. Wanted to use the King’s Speech with an exam class and just happened to come across your ‘ready-made , ready-to-go’ plan. Life saver and great help.
Thank you for your great ideas.
All the best,
Dee
Thanks a lot, Dee. Good to know you enjoyed the lesson.
All the best,
Kieran
Reblogged this on El meu blog and commented:
You can find very interesting lesson plans in this blog.
Hi Dina,
Thanks a lot, I’ll check it out.
Cheers,
Kieran
This is quite marveling and impressive,doubtlessly and effectively can work in teaching receptive skills, kudos!
Hi Geofrey, Thanks a lot, I’m really glad you like the lesson. All the best, Kieran
Thank you so much for this – it’s just what I’m looking for. I adore this film and look forward to bringing it to life in class this week.
Elloa
Hi Elloa, I’m happy to know you’ve found what you’re looking for! Let me know how the lesson goes, please. Cheers, Kieran
Good job,great plan, can’t wait to try it out tomorrow in a class based on public presentations
Hi Carina,
Thanks a lot for commenting; I hope your students enjoy the lesson.
All the best,
Kieran
This information is very useful for us as a teacher, how to teach the student to be able give the speech well in front of the class. thanks so much for this post. it’s very recommended.
Hi Ypi, Thanks a lot for commenting; I’m really happy that you like the lesson, I hope your students do too.