ENGLISH FLASH GAMES for Learning Vocabulary Foxfire - questions for discussion Julia Roberts plays Mother Earth and Harrison Ford stars as the Ocean as Hollywood A-list 'speaks out for nature' | Environment Ecosystem services. You’ve nodded off already, haven’t you? But wake up! Here are some Hollywood A-listers making a decent attempt to move beyond the obscure jargon and reveal the existential nature of what the Earth provides for humanity. The Nature is Speaking initiative is organised by Conservation International with the tag-line: “Nature doesn’t need people. People need nature.” “I have been here 22,500 times longer than you. “I have fed species greater than you and I have starved species greater than you,” Mother Earth warns. Harrison Ford as the Ocean is the most ominous. Other star turns released so far include Kevin Spacey as a cruelly sarcastic Rainforest: “Humans are so smart, such big brains, opposable thumbs. Edward Norton is the Soil, the thin layer providing the world’s food. The final film released so far is Penélope Cruz as Water. The films are certainly doom-laden, which some believe can leave people feeling impotent.
How to Pass the FCE Exam How can film help you teach or learn English? What can film and video add to the learning experience? Kieran Donaghy Opens in a new tab or window., who won the British Council’s Teaching English blog award Opens in a new tab or window. for his post I want to learn English because… Opens in a new tab or window., explains why film is such a good resource, and recommends some useful websites. Language teachers have been using films in their classes for decades, and there are a number of reasons why film is an excellent teaching and learning tool. Learning from films is motivating and enjoyable Motivation is one of the most important factors in determining successful second-language acquisition. Film provides authentic and varied language Another benefit of using film is that it provides a source of authentic and varied language. Film gives a visual context The ‘visuality’ of film makes it an invaluable language teaching tool, enabling learners to understand more by interpreting the language in a full visual context. Lesson plans
EDUCATION FOR SOLIDARITY: The Butterfly Circus Activities Before watching the film ASK STUDENTS:* Some people get a butterfly tatooed. Do you know what symbolic meaning it may have? POSSIBLE ANSWER: The butterfly is a symbol of transformation or change, love and joy. Watch the film You can also find the film with subtitles in Spanish on YouTube if your students' level is not high enough to understand the film without them. After watching the filmDISCUSS THESE QUESTIONS IN TEAMS: Discussion Questions: How do you think Will felt when he was part of the sideshow in the first circus? Reflect: Will's life changed after he met Mr.
Adjective Clauses and Relative Pronouns Combine the two sentences. Change the underlined pronoun in the second sentence to a relative pronoun such as "that", "who", or "whose". Make sure your adjective clause immediately follows the noun it modifies, even if you have to break the main clause. After writing the sentences, listen to each correct sentence and repeat it after the speaker. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. For more information on relative pronouns and relative clauses, see the Owl Purdue Writing Lab. Extr@ – Learn English with videos A cool TV series, a funny sitcom, and an English course, all wrapped in one single package to make Extr@, the perfect way of learning natural English having fun.SEE THE OTHER EPISODES HERE !Do extr@ activities hereAnnie and Bridget share a flat. Their next-door neighbour Nick is a disorganized, humorous macho fellow. Subtitles Script
Downloadable lesson materials CrowdWish Level: B2/Upper Intermediate and up Skills: Speaking, reading and listening Language: idioms (dream come true, like magic, step in the right direction etc) and wish (including wish + would) ELT Resourceful – Crowdwish The lesson is about a new online service, CrowdWish, which invites people to post their wishes on their website. You’ve got to have a dream Level: B1/Intermediate and up Skills: Speaking and writing Language: reason and result linkers, adjectives of personality A free downloadable lesson, based around a Russian advertising video for shampoo. ELT Resourceful – You’ve got to have a dream Orangutan asks for help in sign language Skills: speaking and listening Language: environment vocabulary (e.g. deforestation, consumers, sustainable) ELT Resourceful – Orangutan asks for help in sign language The lesson starts with an activity to find out what students know about orangutans. Gratitude Skills: Reading, speaking, listening and writing ELT Resourceful-Gratitude A good deed To R.P.
Boy (2010) ESL without Photocopies Learning English Online or Taking English Lessons WELCOME ON THE ENGLISH PAGE Nos créations + beaucoup de liens vers d'autres sites matching exercise quizz Quizz : I need ... to ... what a ... ! classroom orders and sentences : 1 / 2 More and more polite (phrases de la classe avec les prépositions de lieu ) ( tout le vocabulaire de la classe en enigme ) Tout en images ….6è 5è 4è 3è (le voc des matières à apprendre en image et puis ….) (les exercices après toujours en image ! Tout en jeux …. 6è 5è 4è 3è Tout en définitions …. La maison Voc des objets Se présenter Les verbes irréguliers le prétérit Comparaison de supériorité Prépositions de lieu Rattrapage : si tu ne sais pas dire l’heure même en français ….. ( la même chose avec un peu d’anglais )
Using Silent Video in the EFL Classroom This video is the BOMB! It is captivating, absorbing, a story par excellence but also SILENT! Yes, silent films are great for getting students to produce language — and after all is said and done, that most often is the hardest thing to do, getting the students speaking and learning language by just communicating. That is our job, to get the students so absorbed in the communicative act that they forget they are learning. When we forget and are not consciously fixated on the language – we learn so much more! And silent , great silent movies do that so well. So here are a few suggestions on how to use these with students. Ways to use a silent video clip…. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. My favorite silent short videos. 1.. 2. 3. What’s your favorite “silent” video for teaching languages? PS> See Ana Maria Menezes’ post and suggestions for using Silent videos in the classroom!