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This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Time Shop and the themes of Christmas and the importance of spending time with loved ones at Christmas. Students learn vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas and the importance of spending time with loved ones at Christmas, discuss quotations about Christmas and the importance of spending time with loved ones at Christmas, write a story inspired by the start of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.

A 34-page Extensive Viewing guide to the Oscar-nominated film Up in the Air starring George Clooney and Vera Farmiga for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.

A 72-page Extensive Viewing guide to the romantic comedy classic You've Got Mail starring Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Parker Posey and Dave Chappelle for English language students who want to learn English through watching films. The guide will help students improve their English vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking.