Talk/Show Conversation Club

Communication problems and how to solve them

This EFL lesson is designed around a short film called Post-it Love by Si and Ad (Simon Atkinson and Adam Townley). Students will be able to talk about communication problems and how to solve them.

Adapted from: Donaghy, Kieran.(2012). Post-it love. Film English. Available at http://film-english.com/2012/03/24/post-it-love

Childhood memories

This session was taken and adapted from one of Film English lesson plans. It is designed around a short film by 19-year old filmmaker Bethany titled My Earliest Childhood Memory, and, the theme of childhood memories. Students describe their earliest childhood memory and listen to other students describe theirs, watch a short film and reconstruct the narration, and talk about other childhood memories.

Taken from: Donaghy, Kieran.(2016). My earliest childhood memory. Film English. Available at: http://film-english.com/2016/10/14/my-earliest-childhood-memory/

Household chores

This week speaking session is based on a lesson plan designed by Kieran Donaghy. His lesson is designed around a beautiful short film by Greg Gray and the theme of household chores. Students learn and practise vocabulary related to household chores, talk about household chores and watch a short film.

Taken from: Bain, Mark (2014). The notebook. Film English. Available at:http://film-english.com/2015/02/13/the-notebook/

Brands

Today, China is accused of counterfeiting most popular products around the world. Indeed, China has been the workshop of the world for years. And for years, most American and western firms have set up shop in China to take advantage of the enormous and cheap labor force.  In this speaking session, students discuss their perception towards some of the most famous brands around the world, how honest they are and how their advertising campaigns reflect on students’ opinion. 

Stereotypes

This EFL speaking session is designed around  an animated short film called Brain Divided and the theme of stereotypes. There are many differences between men and women, and most have become stereotypes. In this session, students discuss some of these differences and stereotypes. Students have fun finding out whether they believe in stereotypes or not.

Celebrations in Colombia

This EFL speaking session is designed around an animated short film about Day of the Dead celebration and the theme of celebrations in Colombia. Colombia is a country that likes to commemorate different situations. Students have the opportunity to discuss special dates in Colombia, listen to their partners describe what dates are special for them and how they celebrate them.

Personal Efficiency: Time on your Side

A common complaint I get from students is also a very common fallacy: "I did't have enough time", as if some of us had longer days than others. A more correct phrasing would be "I couldn’t find the time" or "I had other priorities". I myself am no stranger to such poor excuses, and I have uttered them more than I care to admit. Personal efficiency is tricky because sometimes we tend to see time as something external that is beyond our control, and therefore by its very nature unmanageable. But it is manageable. How do you get things done? What is your method?

Bucket lists

We all have a bucket list, a roster of things that we would like to do, places we would like to visit, artists we would like to hear and experiences we would like to have before we “kick the bucket”, that is, we die. What do you want to live and achieve before the final hour?

Hamilton (and other musical theater and film works)

Musicals! The combination of convincing acting, moving singing, an interesting plot and great music has been a Broadway staple so much so that both terms have become synonyms. Come join us this week to chat about this exceptional way to entertain ourselves while practicing English.

It is time to travel abroad! August 11th Talk/Show Session

Are you among those who plan to travel around the world? Are you eager to live an adventure abroad? Do you wish to discover what other cultures offer? Would you rather study your master’s degree overseas? Perhaps it is time to stop wondering at the idea of travelling abroad and actually start researching about the different options we are offered nowadays to make this dream come true.