This EFL lesson is designed around a short film by Franck Matellini which shows images of Paris and New York. In the lessons learn vocabulary related to cities, describe features of both cities and then compare them, and then watch … Continue reading
Overview This EFL lesson is designed around a short video commissioned by OUP to promote their Q: Skills for Success series. In the lesson students talk about their reasons for learning English and what they want to do with … Continue reading
This EFL lesson plan is designed around a time-lapse short film about Barcelona by Rob Whitworth and the theme of sightseeing. Students plan a sightseeing weekend, plan a time-lapse film about their city, and watch a short film. Language level: … Continue reading
This EFL lesson plan is designed around a short film called iDiots by special effects company BLR_VFX and the themes of technology, mass consumption and instant gratification. Students speak about mobile phones and technology, watch a short film and do … Continue reading
This EFL lesson plan is designed around a short video which was inspired by Be Happy: A Little Book to Help You Live a Happy Life by Monica Sheehan. Students speak and write about happiness, and watch a short video. … Continue reading
This ESL lesson is designed around a beautiful and moving short film called Whistleless by Siri Melchior, and the themes of communication, creativity and learning a language. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type:All ages Time: 60 minutes Activity: Watching a short … Continue reading
This EFL lesson is designed around a short film called Post-it Love by Si and Ad (Simon Atkinson and Adam Townley). Students practice speaking, try to be creative and watch two short films. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: Teens and … Continue reading
This EFL lesson is designed around an inspiring short film called To Do List about what we do in our everyday lives. The lesson also encourages students to reflect on their own language learning and how they can improve it. Language … Continue reading
This EFL lesson is based on a beautiful animated short film My Favourite Animal by Lara Lee , and another short promotional film for the World Wildlife Fund The World is Where we Live. The lesson practises animal vocabulary, listening and speaking. It works particularly well … Continue reading
This EFL lesson is based on a short film to promote Word As Image, a book by graphic artist Ji Lee who is Facebook creative director. In his book and the short film Lee creates images out of words, using only … Continue reading