Video activities
Here you will find a collection of video activities – they consist of 2-3 minute videos followed by the script and some comprehension check questions. They are designed for students and teachers alike; you can use them in class or students can use them for private study.
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| Lesson title | Description | Date published |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Sandy hits Cuba after Haiti and Barbados | Level: Intermediate. Made my Giselle. A news report describing the effects of hurricane Sandy. Some tricky vocabulary but with a nice, slow, clear delivery. |
December 5, 2012 |
| 4 year old girl’s family sued over pink playhouse | Level: Intermediate. Made by Stephanie. A news report discussing the absurdity of suing over a pink playhouse |
November 16, 2012 |
| Property problems in the south of Spain | Level: Intermediate. Made by Patricia, a recent graduate. Short video followed by a discussion of the property market and the experience of expats in the south of Spain. |
July 9, 2012 |
| School pupil forges note with highlighter and gets off school | Level: Intermediate. Courtesy of one of our TEFL students! A recent news clip explaining how a 5 year old was able to dismiss himself from school by writing his own note. |
June 30, 2012 |
| Disney to help Scottish tourism | Level: Advanced. Slightly longer video than usual but with lots of interesting vocabulary, followed by a discussion on Disney and the tourism industry. |
June 30, 2012 |
| London Olympics: Siege City | Level: Advanced. Unbelievable news about the level of security that is going to be present at the 2012 London Olympics. Controversial, guaranteed conversation starter in class! |
May 2, 2012 |
| Life Inside Prison | Level: Intermediate. A clip taken from Louis Theroux’s documentary on Miami’s mega prison. Followed by discussion questions on prisons and the lives of prisoners. |
April 14, 2012 |
| Wal-Mart: The high cost of low price | Level: Intermediate / Business. The trailer from a documentary about Wal-mart, explaining the knock-on effects such low prices have. Followed by discussion questions. |
March 27, 2012 |
| Avoid supermarket rip-offs | Level: upper-intermediate. A video highlighting all the common tricks supermarkets use to make you spend more time and money in the shop. It should spark a decent discussion in the classroom! |
March 19, 2012 |
| Louis Theroux on female bodybuilders | Level: Intermediate. A short clip taken from Louis Theroux’s documentary about body building. This focuses on the female part and leads into a more general discussion about beauty. |
March 12, 2012 |
| Spencer Tunick: Group Nudity | Level: Intermediate. This short clip will surely provoke some conversation and mixed opinions from your students! |
March 4, 2012 |
| How to buy a house | Level: Advanced. Video taken from howdini.com. Some easy-intermediate language delivered in a very fast-speaking, strong American accent. Good luck! |
March 4, 2012 |
| Spain wins battle for shipwreck treasure | Level: Upper-Intermediate. A news clip explaining the recent result of the legal battle for the shipwreck treasure and what is going to happen to it. |
February 26, 2012 |
| Swedish Man Survives | Level: Intermediate. A short news clip explaining how a Swedish man got trapped in his car for 2 months, followed by comprehension and discussion questions. |
February 21, 2012 |
| Travel Safety Tips | Level: Intermediate. A video clip of a man explaining how to stay safe when travelling abroad. Excellent for discussing with your students. |
February 21, 2012 |
| ETA Ceasefire | Level: Advanced. A short news clip discussing the recent ETA ceasefire in Spain |
February 21, 2012 |
| Shawshank Redemption “Cadena Perpetua” | Level: Intermediate. A short clip taken from the film, where Morgan Freeman explains how he has been rehabilitated. A favourite with the students and highlights some American English. |
February 21, 2012 |
| How to fit in on your first day at work | Level: Upper-intermediate. A video giving tips on how to fit in on your first day of work. Excellent for discussing in class with adults. |
February 21, 2012 |