This lesson plan is designed around an inspiring short film by Casey Neistat and the themes of life, inspiration and travel. Students put words into order to create quotes, discuss quotes, watch a short film, speak and write. Language level: … Continue reading
This lesson plan is designed around a beautiful short film by Nuno Rocha called 3 X 3 and the themes of intelligence and persistence. Students describe a photo, watch a short film and speak about physical appearance, intelligence and persistence. … Continue reading
This lesson plan is designed around a TV commercial and the themes of paper, iPads and technology. Students practise writing and speaking and use the infinitive to express purpose, and vocabulary related to technology. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper … Continue reading
My book co-authored with Teresa Icart has just been published. Films in Health Sciences Education combines the study of medical themes and film analysis. Subjects related to health care of interest to doctors, nurses, pharmacists and psychologists among others, are … Continue reading
This lesson is designed around a short film commissioned by John Lewis as their Christmas TV commercial. Students practice vocabulary related to journeys and Christmas, prepositions, song lyrics, speaking and writing. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Advanced (C1) Learner … Continue reading
This lesson is designed around a short film called A Thousand Words by Ted Chung and the theme of images. Students practise speaking, writing and idiomatic expressions. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Advanced (C1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: … Continue reading
This lesson plan is designed around the original trailer for Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho is a masterpiece, one of the best trailers I’ve ever seen. In the trailer, which is a masterpiece, Hitchcock takes us on a tour of the film … Continue reading
This lesson is designed around a fantastic animation called 35MM by German artist Pascal Monaco who has managed to represent a set of 35 of his and his friends’ favourite films in an unusual but fun way. Student practise vocabulary related to … Continue reading