Topic: TV & Cinema
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Flipped Lesson 60 min
The film genre I can’t stand is…
General LifestyleTalk about films with this lesson! Students learn vocabulary for discussing films, explore a video about sci-fi and share their opinions and preferences. They also recommend something new for people to watch.
Standard Lesson 60 min
The quirky side of you
GeneralWith this lesson, students talk about quirky behaviours! They watch a video of celebrities sharing their unusual habits, practise vocabulary to describe behaviour and share their opinions and experiences. Students also discuss famous characters’ quirkiness.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Feel your feelings
GeneralTalk about emotions with this lesson! Students learn and practise emotion adjectives, watch a film trailer and discuss tweets about the film Inside Out 2. They also discuss emotions triggered by different experiences.
Standard Lesson 60 min
All about acting
General GrammarExplore different perspectives on acting with this lesson! Students practise phrases related to acting, watch videos with famous actors and share their opinions. They also plan and present their vision for a film and practise cleft sentences for emphasis.
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min
Mockumentaries and other comedy series
GeneralWith this lesson, students discuss mockumentaries like The Office! They also explore other comedy series and learn some descriptive vocabulary. They discuss opinions on famous comedy series and look at proposals for other potential programmes.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Shakespeare: the be-all and end-all?
GeneralExplore the world of Shakespeare with this lesson! Students discuss Shakespeare’s phrases, his best-known work, as well as themes and famous quotes. They watch a video and discuss Shakespeare’s relevance and influence in modern-day society.
Standard Lesson 75 min
Financial crimes
General Global IssuesIn this lesson, students practise vocabulary related to financial crimes and watch a video about money laundering. They also discuss real cases of financial fraud, read a film synopsis and talk about their personal opinions.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
It’s the cheesiest time of the year!
GeneralThis lesson not only enhances language skills but also encourages students to think about cultural aspects of the holiday season while having fun getting in the Christmas spirit. Have a laugh together talking about cheesy Christmas films and activities!
Standard Lesson 60 min
The future of the film industry
General TechnologyIn this lesson about the film industry, students talk about the changes that the industry might undergo in the near future. They also learn phrases related to films, watch a news report and read two short texts.
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Dissecting TV shows
General LifestyleIn this speaking lesson about TV shows, students do a variety of speaking activities and watch two trailers.
Standard Lesson 90 min
Why do we like horror films?
GeneralIn this lesson, students learn vocabulary useful when talking about fear or relief, watch a video about horror films, and describe situations in which they felt uneasy or scared.
Standard Lesson 90 min
Question Time – Let’s have a panel show!
GeneralIn this lesson, students read two short texts about a TV series, The Crown and a panel show, Question Time, learn useful language for agreeing and disagreeing, and have a panel show.
Standard Lesson 45 min
Have yourself a merry little Christmas!
GeneralThanks to this Christmas lesson plan, students discuss Christmas preparations, watch some TV commercials and write their own Christmas wishes.
Standard Lesson 60 min
Colour psychology – idioms
General LifestyleThis lesson plan for adults only looks into the world of colours and how they are used in the movie industry. Students will also learn different colour idioms.
