‘Signs’ Lesson Plan

24 comments on “‘Signs’ Lesson Plan”

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   jock boyd says: March 6, 2011 at 4:37 am

   Hi,
   I’ve used this Schweppes advertisement, its fun to pick the product placement.
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      kierandonaghy says: March 6, 2011 at 8:56 am

      Hi Jock, I have asked students to say what the product placing is, they often get it on the second viewing.
      Cheers,
      Kieran
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   Steve says: March 9, 2011 at 5:39 pm

   This worked really well with my Advanced adults. Lots of discussion about different types of communication and you’re right, it is a beautiful film. Thanks for sharing.
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      kierandonaghy says: March 9, 2011 at 7:12 pm

      Hi Steve, thanks a lot, I’m really glad your students liked it. It’s a great short film.
      Cheers,

      Kieran
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   Saro Rosales says: May 8, 2011 at 9:07 am

   Thanks for sharing your ideas. The film is really nice, I’m thinking of using with my students at the beginning of next year, to make them think about how we communicate.
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      kierandonaghy says: May 8, 2011 at 9:53 am

      Hi Saro,
      Thanks a lot. Let me know how it goes. It’s worked really well with my students, and other teachers have told me it’s gone down well with their students.
      Take care,
      Kieran
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   Elena says: February 10, 2012 at 2:12 am

   Thank you so much for Your site! For the films, you find for your lesson plans! It’s hard to find the words to describe how I feel watching them. They are not just educating stuff, but a kind of delicious award for students, that should be gained!
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      kierandonaghy says: February 10, 2012 at 3:57 pm

      Hi Elena,
      Thank you for your lovely words. It’s great to know that you and your students find the less enjoyable and useful.
      All the best,
      Kieran
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   Rachel says: April 11, 2012 at 7:37 am

   Hi Kieran,
   Your blog looks absolutely incredible and very inspiring. – thank you. I am planning to use this video on communication with my advanced class (C2) and I’m adding a grammar angle using wish / if only. I will let you know my students’ responses and how the lesson goes. Many thanks and congratulations!
   Rachel
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   Mike says: October 23, 2012 at 11:14 am

   There is a Chinese version (still with English signs though) which I am hoping will create even more discussion. Eg. What are the differences between the films? Which one do you prefer and why? Etc.. 🙂
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      kierandonaghy says: October 25, 2012 at 8:17 am

      Hi Mike,
      I’ll check out the video, thanks for letting me know.
      Cheers,
      Kieran
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   Suzi B says: December 13, 2012 at 9:47 pm

   Hi Kieran,
   I’m really excited about using this lesson tomorrow for my Upper Int/Advanced Special Topics class. The lesson plan looks brilliant and I know my students will love it.
   Your site is amazing and I’ll be using it regularly,
   Thanks you,
   Suzi B, London.
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      kierandonaghy says: December 13, 2012 at 9:59 pm

      Hi Suzi,
      Thanks a lot for commenting; I’m really glad you like the site, I hope your students enjoy the lesson.
      All the best,
      Kieran
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   Chris Bohlander says: January 14, 2013 at 4:41 pm

   Kieran,
   My students loved this video. I ended up using it with A1 students in a lesson that reviewed daily routines. The thrust of the lesson was to practice “to be going to” to predict what they will do next. In fact,I used this idea for the final project of an Internet tools class. My final project is at this link. Let e know what you think of it. http://chrisseceg.posterous.com/
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      kierandonaghy says: January 14, 2013 at 9:32 pm

      Hi Chris,
      I’m really happy yoor students enjoyed the video. I’ve checked out the final project and it’s really good. Congratulations!
      All the best,
      Kieran
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   John Vermeer says: January 27, 2013 at 12:07 pm

   Hello,
   I’m teaching in China where your website is blocked. I see it through a proxy at home but have no way to access the film at school. I was wondering if there is a way to get a copy of the film so that I can use the entire lesson plan.

   I’d appreciate your advice.

   Thanks and regards,
   John
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      kierandonaghy says: January 29, 2013 at 3:52 pm

      Hi John,
      You can download a video downloader such as this one:

      http://anytubedownloader.com/

      You download the software, install it and then you can download any video on the Internet and put it on a pendrive and use it in class. I hope that helps.
      Cheers,
      Kieran
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    katarzyna says: November 18, 2013 at 9:29 am

    Very good lesson! Today i am working with it. Thank U very much!
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       kierandonaghy says: November 19, 2013 at 9:42 am

       Hi Katarzyna,
       Thanks a lot for the kind words. I’m really happy you like the lesson so much and I hope your students do too.
       All the best,
       Kieran