Love Movies? ESL Students Will Too!

Ever feel like your ESL students are just…bored? I get it. Textbooks can be dry, and getting them to *actually* talk can feel like pulling teeth. But movies? Everyone has an opinion! That's why I created this lesson focused on discussing film genres – to tap into their existing interests and get them chatting.

What's inside this film genres ESL lesson?

This isn't just another worksheet. It’s a complete, ready-to-go lesson designed to get your A2-B1 level students talking about movies. Here’s what you'll find:

• Genre exploration: A clear, simple introduction to common film genres.
• Vocabulary building: Key words and phrases for describing films.
• Video activity: An engaging video to spark discussion and comprehension.
• Gap-fill exercises: To reinforce vocabulary and grammar in context.
• Nomination activities: Students nominate their favorite films and genres, justifying their choices.

How to use this lesson in your ESL classroom:

Here are a few ideas to make this lesson a blockbuster:

1. "Genre Speed Dating": Before the lesson, have students write down a film genre on a piece of paper. In class, they mingle and quickly try to convince each other why their genre is the best. Set a timer for 2 minutes per "date".
2. "Desert Island Films": After the lesson, pose this question: "You're stranded on a desert island and can only bring three films. Which ones do you choose and why?" This promotes deeper critical thinking and justification.
3. "Movie Recommendation Challenge": Pair students up. Each student recommends a film to their partner, explaining why they think they'd enjoy it. The partner has to ask clarifying questions. This encourages active listening and targeted questioning skills.

This lesson is designed to be flexible and adaptable. Feel free to pick and choose the activities that best suit your students' needs and interests. It's perfect for teens and adults!

Ready to save yourself an hour of prep? Grab the free Film Genres PDF right here and let me know how your students like it!