| username |
time |
status |
| Marisa_C |
9:00 PM |
Ok are you ready to talk about how you can make the most of films/movies in and out of class? #eltchat about to begin !!!! Join uS! |
| Shaunwilden |
9:00 PM |
Evening All #eltchat |
| mkofab |
9:01 PM |
RT @Wiktor_K: #eltchat Hello everyone - so good to have seen you (briefly) at IATEFL and congrats on the ELTon! > Idem! |
| SueAnnan |
9:01 PM |
My trainees have been doing great things with film trailer clips with voice overs this week. Blind st. in class#ELTchat |
| naomishema |
9:01 PM |
Hi #eltchat! I understand you are on daylight savings time - its an hour earlier for me. hurrah! |
| Marisa_C |
9:01 PM |
@steve_muir @mkofab #eltchat@SueAnnan #eltchat #eltchat hello there |
| Wiktor_K |
9:01 PM |
#eltchat Hello everyone - so good to have seen you (briefly) at IATEFL and congrats on the ELTon! |
| inglishteacher |
9:01 PM |
Tweet and Ye Shall Find http://t.co/YkacBpIQ #ELTchat #ELTbites #IATEFL |
| steve_muir |
9:01 PM |
Hello #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:02 PM |
RT @SueAnnan: My trainees have been doing great things with film trailer clips with voice overs this week. Blind st. in class#ELTchat |
| inglishteacher |
9:02 PM |
Rome wasn't built in a day, or was it? Further musings on IATEFL 2012 and social media http://t.co/PxH8DkJT #ELTchat #IATEFL #ELTbites |
| sandymillin |
9:02 PM |
Yay! Finally made it to an #eltchat which I suggested :) Looking forward to this one! |
| steve_muir |
9:02 PM |
“@Wiktor_K: #eltchat Hello everyone - so good to have seen you (briefly) at IATEFL and congrats on the ELTon!” > congrats from me too |
| Marisa_C |
9:02 PM |
@Wiktor_K Hya! Did I see you at iatefl your photo doesnt ring a bell :-D #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:02 PM |
RT @SueAnnan: My trainees have been doing great things with film trailer clips with voice overs this week. Blind st. in class#ELTchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:03 PM |
@hartle hi sharon! welcome #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:03 PM |
For those just joining the topic is How can we use make the most of films/movies inside and outside the classroom? #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:03 PM |
@Wiktor_K ngggg loads of people i didn't talk a lot with - not good #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:03 PM |
#eltchat hi everyne, recovered from Iatefl?? |
| Wiktor_K |
9:03 PM |
@Marisa_C Yeah, I was probably less Warhol-esque in Glasgow, and we didn't get to speak a lot :) #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:04 PM |
RT @hartle: #eltchat hi everyne, recovered from Iatefl?? > barely - backlog of work has me staggering!!!! |
| rliberni |
9:04 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: For those just joining the topic is How can we use make the most of films/movies inside and outside the classroom? #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:04 PM |
@hartle hi there all back, to normal =whatever that is ! #eltchat |
| naomishema |
9:05 PM |
The Power of Words is a powerful & short , great message . scroll down 2 find link & 4 levels wkshts 4 it. http://t.co/klyrs7rq #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:05 PM |
I get IELTS stds to watch movies as a way of being exposed to English & relaxation - need to give guidelines though #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:05 PM |
Ideas about films and videos and stuff please? #eltchat - we could begin with why use them or cut to the heart - HOW!!!!! |
| SueAnnan |
9:05 PM |
I love using pingu to train Intonation#ELTchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:05 PM |
RT @sandymillin: How many of you actually use films/movies with your students? I always want to but rarely do! #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:05 PM |
How many of you actually use films/movies with your students? I always want to but rarely do! #eltchat |
| inglishteacher |
9:05 PM |
IATEFL and french pancakes give me the crepes http://t.co/ONbbFzvs #IATEFL #ELTchat #IATEFL |
| sandymillin |
9:06 PM |
@teacherphili Hi Phil! That's it now...there's no escape :) #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:06 PM |
@teacherphili #ELTchat it's becoming an addiction with you! |
| rliberni |
9:06 PM |
RT @sandymillin: I tell my students to watch with subtitles in English as this helps improve reading, listening, noticing grammar and more #eltchat |
| naomishema |
9:06 PM |
RT @sandymillin: I tell my students to watch with subtitles in English as this helps improve reading, listening, noticing grammar and more #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:06 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @hartle: #eltchat hi everyne, recovered from Iatefl?? > barely - backlog of work... Me too, but it Was gd, wasn't it? |
| inglishteacher |
9:06 PM |
IATrEFLections - Blog Post Challenge http://t.co/T1LXjWGO #ELTchat #ELTbites #IATEFL |
| sandymillin |
9:06 PM |
I tell my students to watch with subtitles in English as this helps improve reading, listening, noticing grammar and more #eltchat |
| teacherphili |
9:06 PM |
my second #eltchat of the day. not bad for a newbie! films, eh? |
| SueAnnan |
9:06 PM |
Have to be careful that film doesn't become a babysitter #ELTchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:06 PM |
@sandymillin When i had intensive class (ie sts everyday) we used I used to use them #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:07 PM |
RT @nmkrobinson: Can't stay for #eltchat today, but two essential follows on the topic of film are @steve_muir and @kierandonaghy. > indeed! |
| teacherphili |
9:07 PM |
are we talking about using existing films or creating our own with sts? coz i've got some experience with the latter... #ELTchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:07 PM |
Time Management for Teachers – #ELTchat Summary 29/02/2012: The full title of this #ELTchat was... http://t.co/Fyw6VyJn #eltchat #edchat |
| FlyontheCWall |
9:07 PM |
RT @sandymillin: I tell my students to watch with subtitles in English as this helps improve reading, listening, noticing grammar and more #eltchat |
| Wiktor_K |
9:07 PM |
Whenever I use films /video in class,there's always that sinking feeling of "should've done more with it" - does #eltchat know the solution? |
| theteacherjames |
9:07 PM |
RT @sandymillin: I tell my students to watch with subtitles in English as this helps improve reading, listening, noticing grammar and more #eltchat |
| nmkrobinson |
9:07 PM |
Can't stay for #eltchat today, but two essential follows on the topic of film are @steve_muir and @kierandonaghy. |
| rliberni |
9:07 PM |
@sandymillin me too I always include a movie night in my courses #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:07 PM |
@teacherphili Impressive! #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:08 PM |
RT @nmkrobinson: Can't stay for #eltchat today, but two essential follows on the topic of film are @steve_muir and @kierandonaghy. |
| theteacherjames |
9:08 PM |
RT @teacherphili: are we talking about using existing films or creating our own with sts? >> there's a different angle! #ELTchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:08 PM |
@teacherphili For starters we are talking about using - getting the ss to make them is dessert :-) #ELTchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:08 PM |
@teacherphili I think there is room for the later #eltchat |
| SueAnnan |
9:08 PM |
I think there has to be clear guidelines. Something to do before, during and after watching #ELTchat |
| naomishema |
9:08 PM |
I use scenes from movies to work on READING COMPREHENSION. doesn't matter what lang the movie is in, the issue is the task #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:08 PM |
RT @Wiktor_K: Whenever I use films /video in class,there's always that sinking feeling of "should've done more with it" - does #eltchat know the solution? |
| hartle |
9:09 PM |
RT @naomishema: "The Power of Words" is a powerful & short , great message . scroll down 2 find link & 4 levels wkshts 4 it. http://t.co/klyrs7rq #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:09 PM |
RT @Wiktor_K: that sinking feeling of "should've done more with it" - does #eltchat know the solution?<nope, but I recognise the situation! |
| rliberni |
9:09 PM |
RT @SueAnnan: I think there has to be clear guidelines. Something to do before, during and after watching #ELTchat |
| rliberni |
9:09 PM |
@mkofab they often get the idea that is all they need - so sthng structured - picking out 6 good phrases to use in spking test #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:10 PM |
Well the Q is how do u use them - do u use similar techniques as for listening or any additional ones? #ELTchat |
| sandymillin |
9:10 PM |
As they're in England, a lot of my students watch films every night. Their listening improves a lot, but cud I give more guidance? #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:10 PM |
#eltchat I use short clips of film for all kinds of things. Today used Fawlty Towers frim YouTube on communication. Stds love it |
| Shaunwilden |
9:10 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: We should always try to find materials that sts find interesting, & as most people like film, why not use it? #eltchat |
| naomishema |
9:10 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: We should always try to find materials that sts find interesting, & as most people like film, why not use it? #eltchat |
| SueAnnan |
9:10 PM |
I use clips to start off discussions in both GE and BE #ELTchat |
| rliberni |
9:10 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: We should always try to find materials that sts find interesting, & as most people like film, why not use it? #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:10 PM |
We should always try to find materials that sts find interesting, & as most people like film, why not use it? #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:11 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Well the Q is how do u use them - do u use similar techniques as for listening or any additional ones? #ELTchat |
| oubaidah2 |
9:11 PM |
RT @sandymillin: I tell my students to watch with subtitles in English as this helps improve reading, listening, noticing grammar and more #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:11 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: most people like film, why not use it? #eltchat<that fell flat a month ago when I had a SS who wasn't intrsted at all! |
| muranava |
9:11 PM |
the closer the film extract is to behaviour rather than language per se the more successful using film in ELT can be? #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:11 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @theteacherjames agreed and using bit s of films etc is very useful for context setting #eltchat |
| Wiktor_K |
9:11 PM |
@theteacherjames Here's the thing: most of my students come from cultures which are quite strict on film, and what's allowed #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:11 PM |
@theteacherjames agreed and using bit s of films etc is very useful for context setting #eltchat |
| SophiaMav |
9:12 PM |
Hi all! I get my adult students to choose a series and watch at least 3 episodes/w. "Friends" is among the most popular #eltchat |
| reasons4 |
9:12 PM |
“@sandymillin: RT @theteacherjames: #eltchat< I had a SS who wasn't intrsted at all!” >i'm not a big film fan, struggle 2 suspend disbelief |
| theteacherjames |
9:12 PM |
@Shaunwilden Yes, we can show clips, or we don't have to actually show films at all but just use the subject. #eltchat |
| SueAnnan |
9:12 PM |
Can turn the sound off and get sts to do the voiceover #ELTchat |
| sandymillin |
9:12 PM |
@Wiktor_K at #iatefl I saw a session by a Kuwaiti woman about using film in class - she uses kids' animations as normally safe #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:12 PM |
@muranava Nice point - the fewer the words in the film/clip, the more language the Ss produce? #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:13 PM |
@Marisa_C Overstream is excellent #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:13 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: @Shaunwilden Yes, we can show clips, or we don't have to actually show films at all but just use the subject. #eltchat |
| naomishema |
9:13 PM |
I use scenes from films 2 practice LOTS & HOTS. From asking wh Q's 2 inferring and predicting. of course we do it all in writing. #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:13 PM |
@Wiktor_K So could you base it on the films that they find interesting / acceptable? #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:13 PM |
Use overstream to get them to write new dialogue for film scenes a la @lclanfield - have you seen his famous clips? #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:13 PM |
RT @teacherphili: #ELTchat my 1st experience after passing my CELTA (Mar '09) was a 2 week film project - I got my Lower-Int sts to make a film - 'Epidemic' |
| Wiktor_K |
9:13 PM |
@sandymillin Yes! Saw that too! (Bahrajn, I think?) #eltchat |
| teacherphili |
9:13 PM |
#ELTchat my 1st experience after passing my CELTA (Mar '09) was a 2 week film project - I got my Lower-Int sts to make a film - 'Epidemic' |
| Shaunwilden |
9:13 PM |
@Marisa_C @muranava So i guess the artist will become an elt fave when it come out on dvd #eltchat :-) |
| jemjemgardner |
9:14 PM |
RT @inglishteacher: Rome wasn't built in a day, or was it? Further musings on IATEFL 2012 and social media http://t.co/PxH8DkJT #ELTchat #IATEFL #ELTbites |
| teacherphili |
9:14 PM |
#ELTchat the whole process involved plenty of writing, speaking and collaborative activities... we ended up with a 10 min zombie movie!! |
| jemjemgardner |
9:14 PM |
RT @inglishteacher: IATEFL and french pancakes give me the crepes http://t.co/ONbbFzvs #IATEFL #ELTchat #IATEFL |
| jemjemgardner |
9:14 PM |
RT @inglishteacher: IATrEFLections - Blog Post Challenge http://t.co/T1LXjWGO #ELTchat #ELTbites #IATEFL |
| theteacherjames |
9:14 PM |
@reasons4 @sandymillin That's why I wouldn't just do a movie module without checking first. Always dangerous to assume ss taste! #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:14 PM |
you can also use audacity and have ss do voiceovers for clips #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:15 PM |
RT @naomishema: I use scenes from films 2 practice LOTS & HOTS. From asking wh Q's 2 inferring and predicting. of course we do it all in writing. #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:15 PM |
@Shaunwilden Ahhhh thank YOU I was just asking a Q about that link!!!!! #eltchat |
| SophiaMav |
9:15 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: you can also use audacity and have ss do voiceovers for clips #eltchat |
| SueAnnan |
9:15 PM |
good for body language too #ELTchat |
| rliberni |
9:15 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Use overstream to get them to write new dialogue for film scenes a la @lclanfield - have you seen his famous clips? #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:15 PM |
@Marisa_C or http://t.co/c2ftm7qt if you wont to make bollywood movies :-) #eltchat |
| leoselivan |
9:15 PM |
hello everyone #eltchat - I didn't realise we 're on now - cause we haven't changed the clocks - it's 10.15pm here |
| Marisa_C |
9:15 PM |
What was the name of that great site with scenes from movies from India where you could write ur own dialog pls? anyone remember? #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:15 PM |
@Wiktor_K Maybe - can't remember! #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:15 PM |
@theteacherjames short clips good for intensive listening and pulling out language to practise too too #eltchat |
| touqo |
9:16 PM |
How do you feel about dubbing vs. subtitles, from education point of view? #eltchat |
| SheetalZA |
9:16 PM |
@SueAnnan: Can turn the sound off and get sts to do the voiceover #ELTchat >I like this! Have you done it? If so, which levels? |
| naomishema |
9:16 PM |
Great site for short videos ESL Videos http://t.co/Fsdx0jBk #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:16 PM |
Prefer to use short films with little or no dialogue. Prefer the language work to come from their reaction. #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:16 PM |
#eltchat great video site I was looking at today, for work on pronunciation and vocab in context. http://t.co/HpEotpiy |
| SueAnnan |
9:16 PM |
http://t.co/88RoeqB3 uses clips well with ideas for lessons too #ELTchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:16 PM |
What do you do by way of pre-viewing activities to motivate and stimulate curiosity? #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:16 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: you can also use audacity and have ss do voiceovers for clips #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:16 PM |
@Marisa_C great minds and all :-) #eltchat |
| Wiktor_K |
9:16 PM |
For translator training,I asked ss to translate dialogues from films-then make them short & snappy to fit in the scene- might work? #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:17 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Use overstream to get them to write new dialogue for film scenes a la @lclanfield - have you seen his famous clips? #eltchat |
| naomishema |
9:17 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: Blogged about my favourite silent movies to use here: http://t.co/teca5ckU #eltchat |
| Wiktor_K |
9:17 PM |
@Shaunwilden @Marisa_C Oh boy, loving this one :D #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:17 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: Blogged about my favourite silent movies to use here: http://t.co/WNE0ZxxP #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:17 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @Marisa_C or http://t.co/c2ftm7qt if you wont to make bollywood movies :-) #eltchat |
| naomishema |
9:17 PM |
RT @touqo: How do you feel about dubbing vs. subtitles, from education point of view? #eltchat . subtitles better for learning! |
| theteacherjames |
9:17 PM |
Blogged about my favourite silent movies to use here: http://t.co/teca5ckU #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:17 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: @Shaunwilden Yes, we can show clips, or we don't have to actually show films at all but just use the subject. #eltchat |
| SueAnnan |
9:17 PM |
@SheetalZA preint and up #ELTchat |
| rliberni |
9:18 PM |
RT @hartle: #eltchat great video site I was looking at today, for work on pronunciation and vocab in context. http://t.co/HpEotpiy |
| SheetalZA |
9:18 PM |
@SueAnnan I'd like to try it with "Forrest Gump" with my PreInts - we're reading the book at the mo. Can watch film after #eltchat |
| steve_muir |
9:18 PM |
“@theteacherjames: Blogged about my favourite silent movies to use here: http://t.co/Hqez2mS7 #eltchat” great post! |
| Shaunwilden |
9:18 PM |
@touqo well there is a lot you can do with both dub and subtitling in terms of contrasting language #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:18 PM |
RT @SueAnnan: http://t.co/88RoeqB3 uses clips well with ideas for lessons too #ELTchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:18 PM |
@naomishema I don't like dubbing really - subtitles can be covered - but ss watching on their own not a bad idea #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:18 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: What do you do by way of pre-viewing activities to motivate and stimulate curiosity? #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:18 PM |
@naomishema that Power of Words video is great, I've seen it before, and it sends shivers up yr spine :-) #eltchat |
| SueAnnan |
9:18 PM |
have you tried moviesegmentsto assessgrammargoals? #ELTchat |
| rliberni |
9:18 PM |
RT @Wiktor_K: For translator training,I asked ss to translate dialogues from films-then make them short & snappy to fit in the scene- might work? #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:19 PM |
One activ which I also use for plays - give brief character descriptions and some lines to decide who said #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:19 PM |
4 great film blogs: http://t.co/eOKLbOkb http://t.co/ustqBgmK http://t.co/AeE1DpXL http://t.co/NtVecsaS #eltchat plans, grmr, warmups, plans |
| naomishema |
9:19 PM |
@hartle #eltchat - the students at ALL levels really responded well to The Power of Words! |
| rliberni |
9:19 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: Prefer to use short films with little or no dialogue. Prefer the language work to come from their reaction. #eltchat |
| SueAnnan |
9:19 PM |
@SheetalZA yes but you need to do it in small bites #eltchat |
| Wiktor_K |
9:19 PM |
@Marisa_C For pre-viewing, getting hold of a trailer is usu nice- ask ss to predict plot / events, and if they'd like to watch #eltchat |
| antoniaclare |
9:19 PM |
Great thing about films is that they're stories, like books, so gr8 contexts for doing lang work - role-play, storytelling, review #eltchat |
| antoniaclare |
9:20 PM |
RT @sandymillin: great film blogs: http://t.co/Yuio9NGQ http://t.co/l5VcpSQ5 http://t.co/6vMdoKeb http://t.co/ydg5UguO #eltchat Seconded |
| Shaunwilden |
9:20 PM |
@touqo well like anything it depends on what u want to do, oh and a class all with the same l1 #eltchat |
| teacherphili |
9:20 PM |
#ELTchat looking forward to the transcript of this one.. so many ideas coming up @Shaunwilden @Marisa_C |
| Marisa_C |
9:20 PM |
RT @antoniaclare: If you go to http://t.co/VskxPstm you can find key words - turninto a wordle for prediction before watching #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:20 PM |
@steve_muir Cheers! #eltchat |
| naomishema |
9:20 PM |
RT @antoniaclare: If you go to http://t.co/2gxATtfH you can find key words and make these into a wordle for prediction before watching #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:20 PM |
RT @naomishema: Great site for short videos ESL Videos http://t.co/Fsdx0jBk #eltchat |
| antoniaclare |
9:20 PM |
If you go to http://t.co/2gxATtfH you can find key words and make these into a wordle for prediction before watching #eltchat |
| naomishema |
9:20 PM |
RT @SueAnnan: have you tried moviesegmentsto assessgrammargoals? #ELTchat > Yes! GOOD! |
| SueAnnan |
9:20 PM |
give three possible outcomes to a scene and get them to predict the correct one #ELTchat |
| leboixta |
9:20 PM |
RT @sandymillin: I tell my students to watch with subtitles in English as this helps improve reading, listening, noticing grammar and more #eltchat |
| touqo |
9:20 PM |
@Shaunwilden so a combination would often be the winning choice? #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:20 PM |
RT @Wiktor_K: @Marisa_C For pre-viewing, get hold of a trailer is usu nice- ask ss to predict plot/events,+if they'd like to watch #eltchat |
| louisealix68 |
9:21 PM |
have used film of 2 cats miaowing (1 minute). Get students to invent, practise, act out dialogue. Hilarious! #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:21 PM |
RT @sandymillin: RT @SueAnnan: give three possible outcomes to a scene and get them to predict the correct one #ELTchat <like that! |
| rliberni |
9:21 PM |
RT @SueAnnan: have you tried moviesegmentsto assessgrammargoals? #ELTchat |
| SheetalZA |
9:21 PM |
@theteacherjames: Blogged about my favourite silent movies to use here: http://t.co/VybJo7Ga #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:21 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: Blogged about my favourite silent movies to use here: http://t.co/teca5ckU #eltchat |
| SueAnnan |
9:21 PM |
@Shaunwilden yes I don't often have a monolingual group #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:21 PM |
RT @SueAnnan: give three possible outcomes to a scene and get them to predict the correct one #ELTchat <like that! |
| rliberni |
9:21 PM |
@touqo to create or watch? #eltchat |
| naomishema |
9:21 PM |
Using Internationally-Known Words – Beware the Cultural Interference Factor http://t.co/ntOrjCUS >Tales from 3 countries, more? #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:22 PM |
@hartle ... and their relationships #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:22 PM |
RT @touqo: How do you feel...? #eltchat fe subtitles... Did gr8t activity with advanced stds correcting Google subtitles on clip |
| Marisa_C |
9:22 PM |
show scene - give word/phrase list/ ss create dialogue then watch #eltchat |
| antoniaclare |
9:22 PM |
Look at pic of the characters and predict what they are like before you watch #eltchat |
| SueAnnan |
9:22 PM |
of course englishcentral uses film clips to improve speaking #ELTchat |
| rliberni |
9:22 PM |
RT @hartle: @naomishema that Power of Words video is great, I've seen it before, and it sends shivers up yr spine :-) #eltchat |
| steve_muir |
9:22 PM |
“@Marisa_C: One activ which I also use for plays - give brief character descriptions and some lines to decide who said #eltchat” > nice idea |
| SueAnnan |
9:23 PM |
RT @antoniaclare: Tell sts the story (with a few mistakes) - sts watch and find the differences #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:23 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: @DaveDodgson is this a relevant tweet? #ELTchat |
| antoniaclare |
9:23 PM |
Tell sts the story (with a few mistakes) - sts watch and find the differences #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:23 PM |
@DaveDodgson is this a relevant tweet? #ELTchat |
| louisealix68 |
9:23 PM |
@hartle #eltchat research (Mitterer+McQueen) proven L2 subtitles help comprehension. |
| DaveDodgson |
9:23 PM |
By @dalecoulter Emi’s IATEFL Wonderland http://t.co/OmE70Sck #ELTchat |
| SueAnnan |
9:23 PM |
What's going to happen next? #ELTchat |
| rliberni |
9:23 PM |
RT @antoniaclare: Great thing about films is that they're stories, like books, so gr8 contexts for doing lang work - role-play, storytelling, review #eltchat |
| SheetalZA |
9:23 PM |
@SueAnnan absolutely, will have to be very selective about scenes etc. #eltchat thanks for tip! |
| leoselivan |
9:23 PM |
RT @naomishema: Using Internationally-Known Words – Beware the Cultural Interference Factor http://t.co/ntOrjCUS >Tales from 3 countries, more? #eltchat |
| SueAnnan |
9:24 PM |
Even the news is useful, but has to be used judiciously #ELTchat |
| touqo |
9:24 PM |
1 or more sts with cameras somewhere live-streaming, rest of the class watching and reacting to what they see somehow. Any sense? #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:24 PM |
@SheetalZA possible yes! #eltchat |
| steve_muir |
9:24 PM |
@leoselivan good thanks. this my first #eltchat, tweeting from my new iPad, and keep getting lost! |
| Wiktor_K |
9:24 PM |
Also,for ultra-intensive listening+reading practice:kinetic typography http://t.co/ZChGk0Xv - #eltchat beware,this sample's from"Fight Club" |
| hartle |
9:24 PM |
#ELTchat film takes U into another world: slices of life, full length projects, discussions from scenes or descriptions and speculation etc. |
| SheetalZA |
9:24 PM |
@Marisa_C: show scene - give word/phrase list/ ss create dialogue then watch #eltchat & depending on class/level, role play after? |
| naomishema |
9:24 PM |
The beauty of film is that U can find something acceptable to ALMOST every population. if not, don't use. #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:24 PM |
Anyone used the Oxford Resource Books for Teachers: Film book for ideas? http://t.co/Tx5CwG37 #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:24 PM |
RT @antoniaclare: Tell sts the story (with a few mistakes) - sts watch and find the differences #eltchat > yes done this great |
| rliberni |
9:25 PM |
RT @antoniaclare: If you go to http://t.co/2gxATtfH you can find key words and make these into a wordle for prediction before watching #eltchat |
| naomishema |
9:25 PM |
@steve_muir patience! it takes time to learn to deal with the pace of and #eltchat! |
| naomishema |
9:26 PM |
No need to use entire films - one scene can be very useful and meaningful #eltchat we have short lessons here |
| muranava |
9:26 PM |
@sandymillin is that oxford book on film any good? #eltchat |
| antoniaclare |
9:26 PM |
RT @leoselivan: @steve_muir I use whole films a lot but we watch them together in small portions #eltchat me too |
| Marisa_C |
9:26 PM |
@NikkiFortova jigsaw watch is a gd idea if not too cumbersome to organise #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:26 PM |
Novels /stories followed by movie versions interesting too. Ss read Of Mice & Men, drew the characters, then watched film, compared #eltchat |
| leoselivan |
9:26 PM |
@steve_muir I use whole films a lot but we watch them together in small portions #eltchat |
| mkofab |
9:26 PM |
RT @naomishema: @steve_muir patience! it takes time to learn to deal with the pace of #eltchat!>|& don't check out all the sites like Ido:) |
| sandymillin |
9:26 PM |
@SueAnnan @chiasuan has a great lesson based on 1-minute headlines from BBC http://t.co/tbaMMXsQ My SS found it challenging but gd #ELTchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:26 PM |
RT @NikkiFortova: #eltchat how about jigsaw watching? Small groups, each watch different segments on their laptops, retell their segments to others & order. |
| Marisa_C |
9:26 PM |
@SheetalZA #eltchat Or do opposite - e.g. in Notting Hill the brownie scene is tell us abt ur awful life to win brownie- #eltchat wouldn't |
| NikkiFortova |
9:26 PM |
#eltchat how about jigsaw watching? Small groups, each watch different segments on their laptops, retell their segments to others & order. |
| Shaunwilden |
9:26 PM |
@touqo that sounds interesting, how would we get language into it? #eltchat |
| leoselivan |
9:26 PM |
RT @steve_muir I occasionally use whole films in class. Ss can do that at home and discuss/do presentations about them in class #eltchat |
| touqo |
9:26 PM |
@rliberni both, actually. Dubbing might be fun for students to create. #eltchat |
| SueAnnan |
9:26 PM |
Authentic film is great, but often way too long. Made for ELT stuff can be dull and expensive #ELTchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:27 PM |
@Marisa_C @NikkiFortova I once did a jigsaw by rerecording the film in a different order - lot of work but hours of lesson fun:-) #eltchat |
| SueAnnan |
9:27 PM |
What is the copyright situation on using films in class? #ELTChat |
| Marisa_C |
9:27 PM |
@theteacherjames I did that with the Go-Between - wrote a workbook for FCE prep for that then Ss watched film #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:27 PM |
RT @antoniaclare: RT @sandymillin: great film blogs: http://t.co/Yuio9NGQ http://t.co/l5VcpSQ5 http://t.co/6vMdoKeb http://t.co/ydg5UguO #eltchat Seconded |
| SueAnnan |
9:27 PM |
@leoselivan absolutely #eltchat |
| Oksan_ocakturk |
9:27 PM |
RT @sandymillin: 4 great film blogs: http://t.co/eOKLbOkb http://t.co/ustqBgmK http://t.co/AeE1DpXL http://t.co/NtVecsaS #eltchat plans, grmr, warmups, plans |
| leoselivan |
9:27 PM |
@SueAnnan so you split it into shorter 10 min segments and watch a bit every lesson #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:27 PM |
@Marisa_C love the idea of read book watch film or vice versa #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:27 PM |
@muranava not sure - that's why I was asking. other books in the series are useful #eltchat |
| SueAnnan |
9:27 PM |
@sandymillin Yes I've got something similar based on news as listening #ELTchat |
| louisealix68 |
9:27 PM |
I like 2 use adverts - predict what about. Then see if correct. See how 2 improve it. #eltchat |
| dalecoulter |
9:27 PM |
I use Tom and Jerry cartoons lots, ask students to make the dialogue #eltchat |
| leoselivan |
9:28 PM |
@antoniaclare @steve_muir let's share - what films have u used? I have the whole collection #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:28 PM |
@touqo Nice idea :-) #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:28 PM |
RT @NikkiFortova: #eltchat how about jigsaw watching? Small groups, each watch different segments on their laptops, retell their segments to others & order. |
| SueAnnan |
9:28 PM |
I really love Mr Bean, or Pingu #ELTchat |
| sandymillin |
9:28 PM |
RT @SueAnnan: What is the copyright situation on using films in class? #ELTChat < good question |
| Marisa_C |
9:28 PM |
@Wiktor_K nice idea #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:28 PM |
@touqo yes i think both are great depends on what you want to achieve #eltchat |
| touqo |
9:28 PM |
RT @dalecoulter: I use Tom and Jerry cartoons lots, ask students to make the dialogue #eltchat |
| Wiktor_K |
9:28 PM |
@NikkiFortova To make jigsaw reading more meaningful, I used "how-to" videos & made groups teach each other stuff they'd watched #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:28 PM |
@louisealix68 I'll be doing a month of adverts for April starting next week on #infiniteeltideas :) http://t.co/vwvgRoQ5 #eltchat |
| naomishema |
9:28 PM |
RT @louisealix68: I like 2 use adverts -...t. #eltchat Beware adverts as promoting products the kids now want to buy! |
| vickyloras |
9:28 PM |
@theteacherjames Super idea!!! #eltchat |
| reasons4 |
9:28 PM |
“@Marisa_C: @NikkiFortova jigsaw watch is a gd idea if not too cumbersome to organise #eltchat” well not everythng good can be easy. |
| leoselivan |
9:28 PM |
@steve_muir welcome to the club! I've tried elt-chatting with an Android Tablet - what a waste of time! back to PC #eltchat |
| touqo |
9:28 PM |
@Shaunwilden say get the rest of the class to narrate what they see, in the language they are supposed to learn. #eltchat |
| englishteach8 |
9:28 PM |
RT @english247: Learn English With Songs - Online lessons and exercises (updated) http://t.co/sLtlsFpi http://t.co/dAetxVY5 #esl #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:29 PM |
RT @sandymillin: @SueAnnan @chiasuan has a great lesson based on 1-minute headlines from BBC http://t.co/qJX2P3yT #ELTchat yes, tht ws gd |
| reasons4 |
9:29 PM |
#eltchat so many of these film ideas a reliant on the studnets not having seen the film before. What if they have? |
| naomishema |
9:29 PM |
RT @SueAnnan: I really love Mr Bean, or Pingu #ELTchat > oh Pingu was wonderful with my own boys! brings back memories! |
| sandymillin |
9:29 PM |
@naomishema there are some good 'story' adverts on YouTube - look for 'cats have thumbs' about Cravendale milk :) #eltchat |
| vickyloras |
9:29 PM |
Good question RT @SueAnnan What is the copyright situation on using films in class? #ELTChat //I suppose it depends on the country |
| louisealix68 |
9:29 PM |
RT @sandymillin: @louisealix68 I'll be doing a month of adverts for April starting next week on #infiniteeltideas :) http://t.co/vwvgRoQ5 #eltchat |
| teacherphili |
9:29 PM |
#eltchat Still think that for a short-term (say, 2 weeks) task-based course of multinational learners, a film project is great. |
| SueAnnan |
9:30 PM |
RT @steve_muir: @SueAnnan Where I work the official policy is it's ok via Tv but not via projector #ELTchat |
| SheetalZA |
9:30 PM |
@SueAnnan Mr Bean is fantastic! Used it a lot (via YouTube) when I taught in Korea. Animated version also works well with YL's #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:30 PM |
RT @louisealix68: I like 2 use adverts - predict what about. Then see if correct. See how 2 improve it. #eltchat gd idea |
| NikkiFortova |
9:30 PM |
@Shaunwilden you recorded a film in a different order? How? #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:30 PM |
@Marisa_C can be surprising for them, really interesting to see their reactions #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:30 PM |
RT @antoniaclare: Take a few things that are said in the clip, write them up and ask sts to try and work out the story #eltchat |
| phil3wade |
9:30 PM |
@vickyloras @SueAnnan Claudio uploads from DVDs and says a short clip is fine #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:30 PM |
@leoselivan I use Nottinghill , scenes from my big fat greek wedding, Mr Bean making the sandwich is great too :-D #eltchat |
| naomishema |
9:31 PM |
I recognize that there are different kinds of adverts. teach teens & am really sensitive to consumer peer pressure for brand names #eltchat |
| SueAnnan |
9:31 PM |
@Marisa_C Yes. We have probs here sometimes with copyright #ELTchat |
| rliberni |
9:31 PM |
RT @sandymillin: Anyone used the Oxford Resource Books for Teachers: Film book for ideas? http://t.co/Tx5CwG37 #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:31 PM |
@vickyloras Thanks! #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:31 PM |
@SueAnnan That's why I like short films with no dialogue, no distracting language & very quick! Good quality too. #ELTchat |
| eannegrenoble |
9:31 PM |
RT @Wiktor_K: @NikkiFortova To make jigsaw reading more meaningful, I used "how-to" videos & made groups teach each other stuff they'd watched #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:31 PM |
@SueAnnan really? I hadn't thought that would be an issue #ELTchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:31 PM |
@reasons4 depends on what you do with it doesnt it? Specific vocab etc #eltchat |
| naomishema |
9:32 PM |
Having a computer in class has made using films so much easier - used to be a problem to have access to dvd! #eltchat |
| NikkiFortova |
9:32 PM |
@Wiktor_K "how to" videos sound like a great idea. You could even get the Ss to make their own. #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:32 PM |
Getting ss to make own commercials can be great fun too #eltchat - based on video commercials |
| Shaunwilden |
9:32 PM |
@NikkiFortova Would be easier now , cos of editing suites on computers #eltchat |
| leoselivan |
9:32 PM |
@Marisa_C I should try My Big Fat ...- good idea tnx! I've developed whole courses around Erin Brocovich and About a Boy. Can share #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:32 PM |
@NikkiFortova Very complicated one dvd player one recorder and lotf of stop starting and fastforwarding #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:33 PM |
Oh and Bridget Jone's diary esp the New Year's resolutions for teaching the future are a blast! #eltchat Ss love that |
| mattledding |
9:33 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Getting ss to make own commercials can be great fun too #eltchat - based on video commercials |
| SueAnnan |
9:33 PM |
@rliberni yes. good idea #eltchat |
| naomishema |
9:33 PM |
Short films are also good for "flipped class" style work - they watch the film outside of the class! #eltchat |
| mltmpk |
9:33 PM |
“@Marisa_C: RT @theteacherjames: Blogged about my favourite silent movies to use here: http://t.co/uwNfUVze #eltchat” |
| teacherphili |
9:33 PM |
@Marisa_C only just saw this... got lost in the mix. will hang on. #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:33 PM |
@SueAnnan could split up the film and do a kind of jigsaw ex w/story #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:33 PM |
@leoselivan may be in the #eltchat wiki we could share some handouts on a page if ppl willing |
| SueAnnan |
9:33 PM |
My blind student has been more comfortable with film clips this week because the voice overs are clear and he feels included #ELTchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:33 PM |
@sandymillin @muranava if it's the same one I've used, it's very good. #eltchat |
| reasons4 |
9:34 PM |
@NikkiFortova @Shaunwilden can be done quite easily on the windows version of imovie (putting parts of film in different order) #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:34 PM |
@reasons4 if SS have seen it before, get them to give a summary/intro to the film. often haven't seen it in English #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:34 PM |
#ELTchat i did Miss Potter as full length project. Go to wiki page and scroll to bottom 4 worksheets http://t.co/cLa4cNKT |
| rliberni |
9:34 PM |
RT @sandymillin: @SueAnnan @chiasuan has a great lesson based on 1-minute headlines from BBC http://t.co/tbaMMXsQ My SS found it challenging but gd #ELTchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:34 PM |
@Shaunwilden i'm boss aren't I? you said so yourself .....:-D #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:34 PM |
@NikkiFortova can show you how #eltchat |
| SueAnnan |
9:34 PM |
Supersize me is great for teens too #ELTchat |
| mltmpk |
9:34 PM |
“@sandymillin: 4 great film blogs: http://t.co/3tik6Pju http://t.co/llzVKUcA http://t.co/AvRvnZ9S http://t.co/jbhJrKnG #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:34 PM |
@Marisa_C if you say so :-) #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:34 PM |
RT @Wiktor_K: @NikkiFortova To make jigsaw reading more meaningful, I used "how-to" videos & made groups teach each other stuff they'd watched #eltchat |
| leoselivan |
9:34 PM |
@elawassell @antoniaclare @steve_muir not a big fan of Friends ... #eltchat they talk too fast :) #eltchat |
| NikkiFortova |
9:34 PM |
@Shaunwilden gosh know nothing about that but it sounds like a fun idea if not too fiddly. Thanks :-) #eltchat |
| naomishema |
9:35 PM |
RT @leoselivan: @steve_muir @marisa_c never heard of Waking Ned - will chk it out #eltchat > delightful film! |
| chiasuan |
9:35 PM |
I wrote this some time ago abt an ex Italian bf learnin English thru watchin drama series.Hope this is useful. http://t.co/X5EWseUI #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:35 PM |
@theteacherjames I agree this is a great use #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:35 PM |
@reasons4 @NikkiFortova Yes i agree #eltchat |
| leoselivan |
9:35 PM |
@steve_muir @marisa_c never heard of Waking Ned - will chk it out #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:35 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: Novels /stories followed by movie versions interesting too. Ss read Of Mice & Men, drew the characters, then watched film, compared #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:35 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Getting ss to make own commercials can be great fun too #eltchat - based on video commercials |
| Marisa_C |
9:36 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: remember the topic also asked about how to use movies outside of class #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:36 PM |
@Shaunwilden i just did #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:36 PM |
remember the topic also asked about how to use movies outside of class #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:36 PM |
@naomishema I agree with using ads. It has to be a critical activity or I'm just inadvertently selling stuff. #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:36 PM |
You tube is so rich in movie clips - I generally tend to use a movie clip as grand pre-viewing for whole film to be watched at home #eltchat |
| roseacea |
9:36 PM |
MT @WritingTechDocs: 10 great technologies for #language teachers. http://t.co/uhK0ANoF by @Russell1955 #eltchat |
| reasons4 |
9:36 PM |
RT @sandymillin: @reasons4 if SS have seen it before, get them to give a summary/intro to the film. often haven't seen it in English #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:36 PM |
RT @naomishema: Short films are also good for "flipped class" style work - they watch the film outside of the class! #eltchat absolutely :-) |
| steve_muir |
9:36 PM |
“@SueAnnan: Supersize me is great for teens too #ELTchat” Yes! |
| SueAnnan |
9:36 PM |
Have to bow out now . sorry. Still got lots of marking for tomorrow and don't want to pull an all-nighter again :-) #ELTChat |
| mkofab |
9:37 PM |
Anyone used movies with your business English students?#eltchat |
| naomishema |
9:37 PM |
RT @sandymillin: Do you ever encourage a group of students to watch same film at home? #eltchat Guess logistics could be tough... |
| sandymillin |
9:37 PM |
Do you ever encourage a group of students to watch same film at home? #eltchat Guess logistics could be tough... |
| Marisa_C |
9:37 PM |
Movie Challenge!!!! Just like Class reader challenge - give out a list of possible films to watch or clips u ve picked #eltchat |
| naomishema |
9:37 PM |
RT @dalecoulter: @Shaunwilden I give my classes the task of watching a film per week and we discuss them in class. I watch one too, in Italian #eltchat |
| antoniaclare |
9:37 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: You tube is so rich in movie clips - I tend to use a movie clip as pre-viewing for whole film 2b watched at home #eltchat |
| dalecoulter |
9:37 PM |
@Shaunwilden I give my classes the task of watching a film per week and we discuss them in class. I watch one too, in Italian #eltchat |
| naomishema |
9:37 PM |
@Shaunwilden me too! Flipped classroom, homework...#eltchat |
| createch1 |
9:37 PM |
@Shaunwilden I also would like to watch a movie with sts but find myself using scenes to focus on grammar, pron or listening.#eltchat |
| Yohimar |
9:37 PM |
Gr8, love those movies! @Marisa_C: Oh and Bridget Jone's diary esp the New Year's resolutions for teaching the future are a blast! #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:37 PM |
@roseacea please only tweet things relevant to the topic during #eltchat time |
| Wiktor_K |
9:38 PM |
@chiasuan Aye, useful and quite familiar actually :) #eltchat |
| Wiktor_K |
9:38 PM |
@chiasuan Aye, useful and quite familiar actually :) #eltchat |
| antoniaclare |
9:38 PM |
@Marisa_C Or put up movie trailers on linoit and ask sts to watch the trailer(home) and say whether or not they wld watch the film #eltchat |
| antoniaclare |
9:38 PM |
@Marisa_C Or put up movie trailers on linoit and ask sts to watch the trailer(home) and say whether or not they wld watch the film #eltchat |
| reasons4 |
9:38 PM |
“@dalecoulter: @Shaunwilden #eltchat” do they have to watch it in English or is the discussion in class what is important? |
| reasons4 |
9:38 PM |
“@dalecoulter: @Shaunwilden #eltchat” do they have to watch it in English or is the discussion in class what is important? |
| sandymillin |
9:38 PM |
Anyone go to the #IATEFL presentation about using movies for pronunciation? Missed it, but intrigued. #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:38 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Movie Challenge!!!! Just like Class reader challenge - give out a list of possible films to watch or clips u ve picked #eltchat |
| NikkiFortova |
9:38 PM |
@Shaunwilden @reasons4 can one of yous two include that in a workshop? T'would be useful to know how to do #eltchat |
| dalecoulter |
9:38 PM |
@Shaunwilden 80% do, because we get a lot of interesting discussion in class about it. With some classes, they don't. #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:38 PM |
RT @mkofab: Anyone used movies with your business English students?#eltchat > Yes!!!!! Definitely! They love them! |
| theteacherjames |
9:38 PM |
RT @chiasuan: I wrote this some time ago abt an ex Italian bf learnin English thru watchin drama series.Hope this is useful. http://t.co/X5EWseUI #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:38 PM |
RT @chiasuan: I wrote http://t.co/CgMsbssD #eltchat. Really useful :-) |
| mltmpk |
9:38 PM |
@Marisa_C it saves time #elt #ELTchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:38 PM |
@dalecoulter And do they do it? #eltchat |
| dalecoulter |
9:39 PM |
@reasons4 @Shaunwilden they watch it in English. The discussion gives them feedback on it and we exchange film recommendations #eltchat |
| dalecoulter |
9:39 PM |
@reasons4 @Shaunwilden they watch it in English. The discussion gives them feedback on it and we exchange film recommendations #eltchat |
| naomishema |
9:39 PM |
@reasons4 the followup doesn't have be a discussion, can be answering written q's. then doesn't matter the lang of film. #eltchat |
| naomishema |
9:39 PM |
@reasons4 the followup doesn't have be a discussion, can be answering written q's. then doesn't matter the lang of film. #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:39 PM |
@Marisa_C me too we do this with the Brontes & it's a gr8 experience (go to museum too) all integrates #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:39 PM |
@Marisa_C me too we do this with the Brontes & it's a gr8 experience (go to museum too) all integrates #eltchat |
| muranava |
9:39 PM |
@mkofab re biz stuentds and film yes i have you can read about that here http://t.co/A9nCCHXY #eltchat |
| muranava |
9:39 PM |
@mkofab re biz stuentds and film yes i have you can read about that here http://t.co/A9nCCHXY #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:39 PM |
RT @antoniaclare: Or movie trailers on linoit and ask sts to watch the trailer(home) and say whether or not they wld watch the film #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:39 PM |
RT @antoniaclare: Or movie trailers on linoit and ask sts to watch the trailer(home) and say whether or not they wld watch the film #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:39 PM |
RT @mkofab: Anyone used movies with your business English students?#eltchat No, but I guess things like 9-5 would work well |
| sandymillin |
9:39 PM |
RT @mkofab: Anyone used movies with your business English students?#eltchat No, but I guess things like 9-5 would work well |
| antoniaclare |
9:40 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: @antoniaclare Actually lino it or wallwisher a really nice idea to lay out a movie challenge :-) #eltchat Agreed |
| Wiktor_K |
9:40 PM |
OK:last 1.Translator trainees were given a "warm-up" b4 cabin translation: watch a movie clip & try to speak as fast as actors :) #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:40 PM |
RT @antoniaclare: Write a movie review http://t.co/fuwKHbJn #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:40 PM |
1 of the (few) good things my lang. teacher did was have a small film library from which we could borrow dvd's. Extensive watching? #eltchat |
| antoniaclare |
9:40 PM |
Write a movie review http://t.co/iWAEJ18X #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:40 PM |
@antoniaclare Actually lino it or wallwisher a really nice idea to lay out a movie challenge :-) #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:40 PM |
RT @SueAnnan: What is the copyright situation on using films in class? #ELTChat |
| mkofab |
9:40 PM |
RT @muranava: @mkofab re biz stuentds and film yes i have you can read about that here http://t.co/OS4cdof7 #eltchat > Thanks! |
| rliberni |
9:40 PM |
RT @SueAnnan: What is the copyright situation on using films in class? #ELTChat |
| reasons4 |
9:41 PM |
“@dalecoulter: @Shaunwilden in English. #eltchat fair enough I used to get my sts to watch cz soaps in cz then discuss in eng in class. |
| antoniaclare |
9:41 PM |
RT @dalecoulter: the important thing is nurturing an interest in watching films in English and increase their exposure to Eng #eltchat |
| leoselivan |
9:41 PM |
RT @chiasuan: I wrote this some time ago abt an ex Italian bf learnin English thru watchin drama series.Hope this is useful. http://t.co/X5EWseUI #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:41 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: @antoniaclare Actually lino it or wallwisher a really nice idea to lay out a movie challenge :-) #eltchat |
| mltmpk |
9:41 PM |
“@antoniaclare: Write a movie review http://t.co/l7lUR0rN #eltchat” |
| Shaunwilden |
9:41 PM |
@Marisa_C @antoniaclare speaking of trailers there are ipad apps that'll turn pictures into film trailers, fun #eltchat http://t.co/x6azF27L |
| rliberni |
9:41 PM |
RT @sandymillin: @louisealix68 I'll be doing a month of adverts for April starting next week on #infiniteeltideas :) http://t.co/vwvgRoQ5 #eltchat |
| hartle |
9:41 PM |
#eltchat gave my class Kahn video to watch and then comment on. Comments under clip with ideas for self correction http://t.co/4PwIdGhq |
| Marisa_C |
9:41 PM |
cue cards and all #eltchat |
| DinaDobrou |
9:41 PM |
Here a bit late but I got a good excuse! Will stay quiet and follow the rest of #ELTchat :) |
| dalecoulter |
9:41 PM |
@reasons4 @Shaunwilden the important thing is nurturing an interest in watching films in English and increase their exposure to Eng #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:41 PM |
@mkofab No, but it's an interesting idea... #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:41 PM |
@antoniaclare or record a movie review for broadcasting #eltchat |
| leoselivan |
9:41 PM |
@Marisa_C @mkofab there is a great deleted scene from Pretty Woman - all about mergers and takeovers #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:41 PM |
@SueAnnan schools usually have a license for TV but films not sure #eltchat |
| jemjemgardner |
9:42 PM |
@aletheok & @bealer81 did! RT @sandymillin Anyone go to the #IATEFL pres on using movies for pron? Missed it, but intrigued. #eltchat |
| mkofab |
9:42 PM |
RT @antoniaclare: RT @dalecoulter: the important thing is nurturing an interest in watching films in English and increase their exposure to Eng #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:42 PM |
RT @Wiktor_K: @SueAnnan Ah,there's someone asking about the elephant in the room :) If you're in the UK, this helps: http://t.co/QZVrgI6U #eltchat |
| vickyloras |
9:42 PM |
RT @chiasuan: I wrote this some time ago abt an ex Italian bf learnin English thru watchin drama series.Hope this is useful. http://t.co/X5EWseUI #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:42 PM |
RT @muranava: @mkofab re biz stuentds and film yes i have you can read about that here http://t.co/A9nCCHXY #eltchat |
| leoselivan |
9:43 PM |
RT @rliberni: RT @SueAnnan: What is the copyright situation on using films in class? #ELTChat <> it's a minefield... |
| naomishema |
9:43 PM |
Movies are not just about exposure to Eng. Very useful for working on isolated skills in an interesting manner (instead of a text) #eltchat |
| SaeedMobarak |
9:43 PM |
Abu Omar youtube channel is one of the ways we can use movie outside classroom to teach English http://t.co/thM418ps #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:43 PM |
RT @dalecoulter: @reasons4 @Shaunwilden the important thing is nurturing an interest in watching films in English and increase their exposure to Eng #eltchat |
| antoniaclare |
9:44 PM |
Films can be great for looking at socio-cultural elements too #eltchat |
| createch1 |
9:44 PM |
My fav activity is using http://t.co/mMRCm8Jv to create fake subtitles #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:44 PM |
@hartle @rliberni @SueAnnan it does break copyright to show in class, we had issues with setting up a filmclub #ELTChat |
| rliberni |
9:44 PM |
RT @hartle: RT @louisealix68: I like 2 use adverts - predict what about. Then see if correct. See how 2 improve it. #eltchat gd idea |
| hartle |
9:45 PM |
Sorry all, have to go to prepare for tomorrow :-(( maybe I'll do video clips. Great chat as ever, thnx #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:45 PM |
Idea for cultural awareness - outline context have Ss act out in own language then watch in L2 - discuss #eltchat |
| reasons4 |
9:45 PM |
“@dalecoulter: @Shaunwilden nurturing an interest in watching films in English and increase their exposure to Eng #eltchat” fair point |
| mkofab |
9:45 PM |
RT @antoniaclare: Films can be great for looking at socio-cultural elements too #eltchat> I agree - class issues etc |
| antoniaclare |
9:45 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: @antoniaclare I got my students to write movie reviews & post them to IMDB e.g: http://t.co/chrisw4M #eltchat Nice |
| steve_muir |
9:45 PM |
“@antoniaclare: Films can be great for looking at socio-cultural elements too #eltchat” agreed |
| Marisa_C |
9:45 PM |
RT @antoniaclare: Films can be great for looking at socio-cultural elements too #eltchat > yes very true |
| theteacherjames |
9:45 PM |
@antoniaclare I got my students to write movie reviews & post them to IMDB e.g: http://t.co/XJlEjV9L #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:46 PM |
@Shaunwilden @antoniaclare Thanks, it seemed to work as a 'real life stimulus'. #ELTChat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:46 PM |
@theteacherjames @antoniaclare thats a real nice idea and give authenticity to the task #ELTChat |
| Marisa_C |
9:47 PM |
RT @Wiktor_K: Re: copyright: here's a list of perfectly legit films http://t.co/v9o8iFn2 - #eltchat |
| Wiktor_K |
9:47 PM |
Re: copyright: here's a list of perfectly legit films http://t.co/nxHun1pj - #eltchat |
| mattledding |
9:47 PM |
RT @createch1: My fav activity is using http://t.co/mMRCm8Jv to create fake subtitles #eltchat |
| muranava |
9:48 PM |
MT @Wiktor_K: Re: list of perfectly legit films http://t.co/v1cKvmyM - nice list used Good Copy Bad Copy a lot before #eltchat |
| kierandonaghy |
9:48 PM |
Showing whole films in 1 session, can't be justified, there's cognitive overload. Much better to show over a series of lessons. #eltchat |
| leoselivan |
9:48 PM |
RT @naomishema Movies re not just about exposure to Eng. Very useful 4 working on isolated skills in an interesting manner #eltchat > agree! |
| YmnPearl |
9:48 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Idea for cultural awareness - outline context have Ss act out in own language then watch in L2 - discuss #eltchat |
| steve_muir |
9:48 PM |
“@theteacherjames: @Shaunwilden @antoniaclare Thanks, it seemed to work as a 'real life stimulus'. #ELTChat” >I like that imdb idea |
| steve_muir |
9:49 PM |
@Marisa_C I'll do it if you want. My first #eltchat and first summary on the same day :-) |
| Marisa_C |
9:49 PM |
@kierandonaghy fully agree - would never show whole film in one sitting - only a couple of snippets #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:49 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Last 10 mins or so - who is going to do this Faaaaaabulous summary - before you all walk into the sunset? #eltchat |
| SheetalZA |
9:49 PM |
@Marisa_C Been encouraging my #esl Ss to watch local S.African films - good for previously mentioned elements (socio-cultural etc) #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:49 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: Getting ss to make own commercials can be great fun too #eltchat - based on video commercials |
| Shaunwilden |
9:50 PM |
RT @kierandonaghy: I think 10 minutes should be the maximum length for a clip, always have pre, while and post-watching activities. #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:50 PM |
@steve_muir @Shaunwilden @antoniaclare Cheers Steve. They don't have to be advanced either. My sts were pre-ints. #ELTChat |
| kierandonaghy |
9:50 PM |
I think 10 minutes should be the maximum length for a clip, always have pre, while and post-watching activities. #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:50 PM |
@steve_muir @Marisa_C wow now that an enthusiastic newbie :-) #ELTChat |
| teacherphili |
9:50 PM |
For short-term projects 2 get students 2 work collaboratively esp heterogenous classes.. writing, creating own short film = great. #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:50 PM |
@steve_muir I would love you to do this summary - fantastic! #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:50 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: 1 of the (few) good things my lang. teacher did was have a small film library from which we could borrow dvd's. Extensive watching? #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
9:51 PM |
@YmnPearl or give them some mixed topics or events to sort out then watch works too #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:51 PM |
RT @mltmpk: “@antoniaclare: Write a movie review http://t.co/l7lUR0rN #eltchat” |
| rliberni |
9:51 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @Marisa_C @antoniaclare speaking of trailers there are ipad apps that'll turn pictures into film trailers, fun #eltchat http://t.co/x6azF27L |
| theteacherjames |
9:51 PM |
@kierandonaghy Or show short films. prefer this myself. #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:51 PM |
Does anyone have specific scenes from specific films which have worked well with their students? #eltchat |
| YmnPearl |
9:51 PM |
@Marisa_C before watching, give ss some headlines which help them to focus on the main ideas #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:51 PM |
RT @hartle: #eltchat gave my class Kahn video to watch and then comment on. Comments under clip with ideas for self correction http://t.co/4PwIdGhq |
| mkofab |
9:52 PM |
RT @teacherphili: I have a number of actual examples from past film projects + other videos here: http://t.co/p4YYyoqm #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:52 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: RT @antoniaclare: Films can be great for looking at socio-cultural elements too #eltchat > yes very true |
| Marisa_C |
9:52 PM |
@muranava not really but no reason why they wouldn't be useful - google searches would help here too #eltchat |
| teacherphili |
9:52 PM |
I have a number of actual examples from past film projects + other videos here: http://t.co/p4YYyoqm #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:52 PM |
RT @createch1: My fav activity is using http://t.co/mMRCm8Jv to create fake subtitles #eltchat |
| mkofab |
9:52 PM |
@theteacherjames I have two boxes of DVDs they can borrow (English films or English related topics) Lots of interest from students! #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:52 PM |
@theteacherjames @kierandonaghy How do you find out about the short films you feature? Every time I google, just get rubbish #eltchat |
| YmnPearl |
9:53 PM |
@kierandonaghy you mean Eng lessons! #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:53 PM |
@theteacherjames @sandymillin @kierandonaghy You mean someone hasnt started a wiki of film etc that can be used?!! #ELTChat |
| mattledding |
9:53 PM |
@createch1 http://t.co/7ggTtl4d was exercise demo. Ss have to look at physical communication & make dialogue. |
| SaeedMobarak |
9:53 PM |
Also Why we dont make our students make movies by themselves. They act by making conversation between themselves inEnglish #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:53 PM |
@sandymillin @kierandonaghy I collect them over time from non-EFL sources. I have some creative friends who share on Facebook etc. #eltchat |
| naomishema |
9:53 PM |
#eltchat Now that more SS have videos in the cell phones easier to create mini clips #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:53 PM |
@steve_muir @marisa_c No probs we have advice on line will direct you to it after #ELTChat |
| Wiktor_K |
9:53 PM |
@sandymillin Love Actually. The monologue and first few minutes. Ss cry like little babies. RE-SULT. #eltchat :D No, seriously, it's great. |
| leoselivan |
9:54 PM |
@steve_muir but you;re a short clip expert (like me :) #eltchat cc @Marisa_C |
| Marisa_C |
9:54 PM |
RT @leoselivan: RT @kierandonaghy 10 minutes should be the max length for a clip, always have pre, while post-watching activities #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:54 PM |
@DinaDobrou a teacher at secondary school showed us the Carpe Diem scene from Dead Poets' - one of my all time faves #ELTchat |
| sandymillin |
9:54 PM |
RT @steve_muir: @sandymillin The first night dinner scene in Meet the Parents is one of my favourites #eltchat Don't forget the hashtag ;) |
| leoselivan |
9:54 PM |
RT @kierandonaghy 10 minutes should be the maximum length for a clip, always have pre, while and post-watching activities. #eltchat <agree! |
| sandymillin |
9:55 PM |
@antoniaclare used the Hustle clip from Speakout Int with all the activities from book - students were really involved :) #eltchat |
| mkofab |
9:55 PM |
@sandymillin Scene from "Brassed Off". Pete Posthewaithe speech after winning music contest.Moving.I use it when teaching culture #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:55 PM |
RT @naomishema: #eltchat - SPECIAL REQUEST Please remember that I'm the T who needs short films with NO words so am most grateful for all links! |
| theteacherjames |
9:55 PM |
I also used to run a movie club for sts. It was how I discovered their lack of critical thinking skills. hard to get opinions. #eltchat |
| antoniaclare |
9:55 PM |
We managed to get quite a few film clips for Speakout (sample here http://t.co/ns06ga6K ), but copyright is a big issue #eltchat |
| DinaDobrou |
9:56 PM |
May I share this, if not already mentioned? http://t.co/CiGpsptR #ELTchat (Movie scripts) |
| antoniaclare |
9:56 PM |
@sandymillin Excellent - I was thinking of using that for a training session - thanks #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:56 PM |
RT @mkofab: @sandymillin Scene from "Brassed Off". Pete Posthewaithe speech after winning music contest.Moving.I use it when teaching culture #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:56 PM |
@Shaunwilden @sandymillin @kierandonaghy I'm collecting them on my blog! #ELTChat |
| antoniaclare |
9:57 PM |
RT @kierandonaghy: @theteacherjames I use mainly short films > short films work as they have beginning, middle +end=satisfying #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:57 PM |
RT @naomishema: Larry Ferlazzom just posted a collection of videos about books http://t.co/t3MUy2ea #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:57 PM |
@kierandonaghy I'll have a look! #eltchat |
| leoselivan |
9:57 PM |
RT @kierandonaghy's fav films in class: 4 weddings & a Funeral, My Fair Lady, Vertigo, Amer Beauty, Fargo &To Kill a Mockingbird #eltchat |
| naomishema |
9:57 PM |
Larry Ferlazzom just posted a collection of videos about books http://t.co/t3MUy2ea #eltchat |
| DinaDobrou |
9:57 PM |
And this: http://t.co/LgD6HzHn (synopsis of movies) #ELTchat |
| teacherphili |
9:57 PM |
@mkofab @sandymillin did you leave the swearing in? #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
9:57 PM |
@antoniaclare Is that the elton nominated speakout ;-) #ELTChat |
| theteacherjames |
9:57 PM |
@sandymillin @kierandonaghy One tip: vimeo is much better than youtube for decent short films. #eltchat |
| rliberni |
9:57 PM |
RT @antoniaclare: We managed to get quite a few film clips for Speakout (sample here http://t.co/ns06ga6K ), but copyright is a big issue #eltchat |
| naomishema |
9:58 PM |
@kierandonaghy sounds like a wonderful class! #eltchat |
| Wiktor_K |
9:58 PM |
(Wrote about TV shows for languages earlier: http://t.co/gQFVTpGQ) Goodnight #ELTChat - see you next week! |
| DinaDobrou |
9:58 PM |
@sandymillin There is not one scene in that movie that cannot be used for educational purposes to trigger discussion. #eltchat |
| YmnPearl |
9:58 PM |
@theteacherjames I like the idea. But I don't get the idea of a movie club! what do u mean exactly? #eltchat |
| antoniaclare |
9:58 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: @antoniaclare Is that the elton nominated speakout ;-) #ELTChat haha - thanks Shaun ;) |
| mkofab |
9:58 PM |
RT @teacherphili: @mkofab @sandymillin did you leave the swearing in? #eltchat Yes, no censorship! :-) |
| harrisonmike |
9:58 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: @sandymillin @kierandonaghy One tip: vimeo is much better than youtube for decent short films. #eltchat |
| RBouzou |
9:58 PM |
RT @sandymillin: 4 great film blogs: http://t.co/eOKLbOkb http://t.co/ustqBgmK http://t.co/AeE1DpXL http://t.co/NtVecsaS #eltchat plans, grmr, warmups, plans |
| rliberni |
9:58 PM |
RT @antoniaclare: RT @kierandonaghy: @theteacherjames I use mainly short films > short films work as they have beginning, middle +end=satisfying #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
9:58 PM |
RT @teacherphili: did you leave the swearing in? #eltchat @mkofab used the scene. For me would depend- sometimes 'natural' Eng incs swearing |
| theteacherjames |
9:58 PM |
@antoniaclare @kierandonaghy Exactly, short and satisfying! #eltchat |
| naomishema |
9:58 PM |
RT @antoniaclare: RT @kierandonaghy: @theteacherjames I use mainly short films > short films work as they have beginning, middle +end=satisfying #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
9:59 PM |
@naomishema You could also try music videos with a strong narrative & no singing along. #eltchat |
| steve_muir |
9:59 PM |
“@antoniaclare: RT @Shaunwilden: @antoniaclare Is that the elton nominated speakout ;-) #ELTChat haha - thanks Shaun ;)” Congrats! |
| muranava |
9:59 PM |
a lot of very short 1min/2min films by amateurs on youtube, though will need to filter the drosss! #eltchat |
| teacherphili |
9:59 PM |
#eltchat ok, goodnight everyone. i know where to come if I'm bored or need stimulation on a Wed evening now. Thanks! |
| YmnPearl |
9:59 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: @YmnPearl or give them some mixed topics or events to sort out then watch works too #eltchat |
| antoniaclare |
9:59 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: @antoniaclare @kierandonaghy Exactly, short and satisfying! #eltchat >like a kit-kat |
| SIMONEVI |
10:00 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: I also used to run a movie club for sts. It was how I discovered their lack of critical thinking skills. hard to get opinions. #eltchat |
| antoniaclare |
10:00 PM |
RT @kierandonaghy: Vimeo is definitely the best place to find quality short film, great interface & reallly creative films. #eltchat |
| harrisonmike |
10:00 PM |
#eltchat you seen this from @ted and Billy Collins. They're all magic =) http://t.co/4o8aoiIZ |
| leoselivan |
10:00 PM |
a few recommended scenes before closing: Erin Brocokvich - very beginning - job interview, Love Actually - press conf w/ 2 leaders #eltchat |
| antoniaclare |
10:00 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: @sandymillin @kierandonaghy One tip: vimeo is much better than youtube for decent short films. #eltchat Vimeo is gr8 |
| rliberni |
10:00 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: @naomishema You could also try music videos with a strong narrative & no singing along. #eltchat |
| theteacherjames |
10:01 PM |
And my favourite movie to use with sts? Son of Rambow: http://t.co/01qBcuor #eltchat |
| Shaunwilden |
10:01 PM |
So that's another gone then, thanks all for joining #ELTChat see you next week |
| Marisa_C |
10:01 PM |
@harrisonmike #eltchat yes we haven't really mentioned TED talks |
| naomishema |
10:01 PM |
@theteacherjames Yes, music videos with a strong narrative do work, some kids can follow part of the music. not dialogue #eltchat |
| rliberni |
10:02 PM |
RT @Marisa_C: I hope ypu enjoyed this #eltchat as much as I did - loads and loads of ideas coming from all directions!!! Great stuff! |
| Marisa_C |
10:02 PM |
I hope ypu enjoyed this #eltchat as much as I did - loads and loads of ideas coming from all directions!!! Great stuff! |
| mkofab |
10:02 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: And my favourite movie to use with sts? Son of Rambow: http://t.co/oFERdCv3 #eltchat > I have to watch that one day! |
| leoselivan |
10:02 PM |
more scenes: As Good As it Gets: in a resto "there are Jews at my table", Storytelling: Mike and Consuelo - all scenes r great #eltchat |
| sandymillin |
10:02 PM |
RT @theteacherjames: And my favourite movie to use with sts? Son of Rambow: http://t.co/KECbx5XE #eltchat <love that film! |
| samshep |
10:02 PM |
I missed #ELTchat but should add the brilliant Shallow Grave is a favourite film of mine: conditionals etc. Then film in chunks. |
| YmnPearl |
10:02 PM |
@kierandonaghy Great! It helps Ss to think more and arrange their ideas. #eltchat |
| eannegrenoble |
10:02 PM |
GRRR ... on ipd #eltchat column is stuck at 23h10 Friday !!! Guess I need 2 reinstall twtdeck. Will have2 look fwd 2 summary |
| sandymillin |
10:02 PM |
@harrisonmike just remembered the post you did about 5 minutes to live, but can't find link #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
10:02 PM |
RT @Shaunwilden: So that's another gone then, thanks all for joining #ELTChat see you next week |
| harrisonmike |
10:03 PM |
@Marisa_C I meant the videos of Billy Collins poems more than ted as a whole #eltchat |
| chiasuan |
10:03 PM |
I used Moulin Rouge for the 'Materials and Resources' part of my DELTA. Materials being 'Musicals'. Thought sentence stress! #eltchat |
| Marisa_C |
10:03 PM |
Off to finish my marking - sorry to leave you all very quickly - keep talking! #eltchat |
| naomishema |
10:03 PM |
RT @sandymillin: Tonight was definitely an #eltchat as it's meant to be - stimulating, creative, idea-packed! Thanks everyone :) |
| sandymillin |
10:03 PM |
Tonight was definitely an #eltchat as it's meant to be - stimulating, creative, idea-packed! Thanks everyone :) |
| naomishema |
10:03 PM |
Good night all! Next week we'll be on daylight savings time too so it will be late again. However, I'll be on vacation!! #eltchat |
| steve_muir |
10:03 PM |
“@theteacherjames: And my favourite movie to use with sts? Son of Rambow: http://t.co/OHMSIh1L #eltchat” > great film |
| rliberni |
10:04 PM |
goodnight all :-) #eltchat |
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