Talking Movies

I have got a great pre-advanced class. I only get to see them once a week on a Friday for three hours. Sadly for them next week is parents day so they'll be missing their class. As I'm obviously a very conscientious teacher and know that whilst being away from the classroom, even the best of students will lose touch with the language. For that reason, rather than just setting a whole bunch of homework from the book and past papers I decided to set a movie review as homework.

Whilst having a chat with my DOS, Chris,  we came up with a nice little idea. Rather than just setting them on their way to write about any old film we came up with a lesson plan to really engage our students in the lesson process.

1.Speaking part three with grabactivity

2. Select two movies each, discuss in pairs, down to one.

3. Each pair puts their idea forward. Class decides on final from the four or five selected.

4. Students decided which film to watch.

5. Find real reviews of the film online for them to read at home.


In the next class.


1. In pairs then as a class. Discuss the film.

2. Talk about the language used in the reviews they read as homework.

3. Create a plan.

4. Work in pairs to write review or do a circular writing.

5. Homework. Write your own review.


Right then. I'm off to class. Have a delightful weekend one and all.

'til the next time

H