Comedy for ELT – Technology

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An old guy visits the local grocer’s (!) as his Blackberry is not working! What is the problem? What is the problem with his Apple? And what should he get his grandson as a present? One of the best sketches ever – with two of the all-time comedy greats (and the best way to finish a lesson on IT!) [You have probably seen this one – perhaps more than once! – but I had to have it in the ‘collection’!]  Level: B2 – C1  Topic: Technology

To see the SCRIPT, just click under the video where it says ‘Show More’.
To download a free handout (with ACTIVITIES, the KEY and the SCRIPT just click here).

Comedy for ELT – The Essay

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How do you mark students’ essays? You start by looking at the content – the ideas, right? Then come questions of organization / structure and finally we look at language – systematic errors, careless mistakes etc… In this fantastic clip which I believe should be compulsory viewing for all language teachers, the student (T. Suitor) has found himself in hot water as his progress has been ‘disappointing’… The Headmaster pulls no punches as he gives him a good talking to…  But what is it that infuriates him about Suitor’s writing? [If you like it, feel free to share it!]

To see the SCRIPT, just click under the video where it says ‘Show More’.
To download a free handout (with ACTIVITIES, the KEY and the SCRIPT just click here).

 

Comedy for ELT – Mistakes 1

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Never mind exams – whether we are talking about pronunciation, grammar or vocabulary, mistakes can be a question of life and death! Literally!! 🙂  In this little clip, a typical business presentation has just come to an end and the speaker has thought of a catchy acronym to round off his talk… Reading it out loud turns out to be a fatal mistake… A brilliant sketch – and an excellent introduction to an accuracy-focused lesson… Topic: Mistakes / Pronunciation / Business  Level: C1 – C2

To see the SCRIPT, just click under the video where it says ‘Show More’.
To download a free handout (with ACTIVITIES, the KEY and the SCRIPT just click here).

Comedy for ELT – Greatest Invention Yet!

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Many of what we think of as modern inventions have their origins in the Middle Ages… Here, Barbiarry (a great inventor of mostly useless things) goes to his Lordship in order to show him his latest amazing design… With love from me to all technology buffs – feel free to share!   

To see the SCRIPT, just click under the video where it says ‘Show More’.
To download a free handout (with ACTIVITIES, the KEY and the SCRIPT just click here).

Comedy for ELT – Men and Women 1

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What is strange about the term ‘Best Man’? Why do Men wear tuxedos at weddings? Why is Jerry Seinfeld convinced he will never be able to understand Women? What is it that is really going on inside a Man’s head? And (very importantly) why did Men take that little car with them when they went to the moon? Jerry Seinfeld’s stand-up material is exceptionally good for us teachers for three reasons: a) it is funny  b) he speaks very clearly and  c) his jokes are so clean you could use them in a sermon! 🙂   Topic: Men – Women / Relationships  Level: B2 – C1.

To see the SCRIPT, just click under the video where it says ‘Show More’.
To download a free handout (with ACTIVITIES, the KEY and the SCRIPT just click here).