This lesson is designed around a beautiful short film by Bruce Branit called World Builder. Students speak and write about a perfect world, and watch a short film. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper-intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults … Continue reading
This lesson is designed around a short film by Vitùc called The Pleasure Of which captures a series of seemingly unremarkable moments in our life. Students talk about daily routines and pleasures, and watch a short film. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper-intermediate (B2.1) Learner … Continue reading
This lesson is designed around a beautiful and movingshort film called Whistleless by Siri Melchior, and the themes of communication and creativity. Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1) Learner type: All ages Time: 60 minutes Activity: Watching a short film, speaking and … Continue reading
This lesson is designed around a beautiful short documentary film called Caine’s Arcade directed by Nirvan Mullick and the themes of childhood games, creativity and imagination. Language level: Intermediate (B1)- Advanced (C1) Learner type: All ages Time: 90 minutes Activity: Watching short film, speaking, … Continue reading
This 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 adults … Continue reading
This lesson is designed around a beautiful and poignant short film called Vovô (Portuguese for grandfather) by Luiz Lafayette Stockler. Students practise listening, reading, speaking and writing. Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper-intermediate (B2.1) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: … Continue reading
The lesson is designed around a short film called The Love Competition directed by Brent Hoff and the theme of love. In order to find out if it’s possible for one person to love more than another the film-maker teamed up with … Continue reading
This lesson is designed around a short film inspired by a poem by Charles Bukowski. Students watch the short film and write a verse of poetry inspired by the short film. Students then listen and read the poem. For homework … Continue reading
This lesson practises listening, speaking and reading. This optimistic lesson is designed around a short film School Portrait by director Nick Scott which tells the story of a jaded, cynical school photographer who tries to give each child a harsh vision of what their future … Continue reading
This lesson is based on a short film The Holstee Manifesto: Lifecycle Video by Cooper Miller which is a call to action to live a life of creativity, passion, integrity and community. The film was commissioned by Hosltee a design company founded on ethical principles. The … Continue reading