How to teach Communication skills in English

Age: 12+
Level: A2 (CEFR)

1. A myriad of blockbusters Group 3: Tran Huong, Nhat Linh, Ha My, Tra My

2. Class profile Communication skills in English Course 01 1h30 Duration 02 12-16 students Class size 03 12+ Age 04 CEFR A2 (Elementary level) English level 05

3. Lesson objectives - KNOWLEDGE Recall some words related to the topic “Movies” O bjective 01 Relate words or phrases to the suitable genre of films Objective 02

4. Lesson objectives - SKILLS Identify the main ideas and specific details in a listening audio about movies O bjective 03 Develop a 2-minute presentation about a film using target vocabulary related to the topic Movies Objective 04

5. Lesson objectives - ATTITUDES Engage actively in pair work and groupwork O bjective 05 Enrich their knowledge about different genres of films Objective 06

6. Assumed knowledge and experience Words to describe movie genres and feelings Familiar with pair work, group work and the use of Padlet 01 02

7. Anticipated problems Lack of vocabulary Hesitation to share Class and time management 01 02 Students Teacher

8. Teaching materials Power Point slides Handouts Plain A3 paper Pencils Crayons Watercolor markers 01 02

9. Teaching approach and techniques Communicative Language Teaching + Cooperative learning techniques + Films and videos for language teaching + Motivation techniques for learning + Learning English while drawing 01 02 Approach Techniques

10. A timeline always works fine Part 1 Preparation + Warm-up Part 2 Pre-listening + W h ile-listening Part 3 Film poster designing Part 4 Movie workshop

11. Preparation + Warm-up 01

12. Preparation before class Randomize students into different groups A film to watch: Its genre Its cast Its short synopsis 01 02 Random Name Generator Padlet

13. Step 2 Warm-up 40 seconds to write down the name of a film Step 1 Pick a film from the box, read aloud G uess who loves to watch that film, give brief explanation Step 3

14. Pre-listening + While-listening 02

15. While-listening Description Aim Fill-in exercise (Listening for gist and specific information) - Look at 5 posters of 5 films and guess their genres and plot. - Underline keywords and try to brainstorm some synonyms. - Listen and do the exercise. - Exchange their answers with their partners. - Compare their answers. - Listen and check their answers. - Use authentic materials (posters & audio) - Lower Ss’ inhibitions: Ss work in pairs before sharing their answer

16. While-listening Description Aim Short-answer exercise (Listening for specific information) - Put Ss into groups of 4. - Have Ss underline keywords in each question.  - Have Ss discuss and guess the answer. - Introduce the rule of the game “Who is quicker?” - Play the recording and pause after each question. - Check the answer with the whole class. - Record the score and announce the winner. - Create a community: Ss work in groups and help each other - Use technology in the form of a game - Enhance Ss’ motivation

17. Post-listening MOVIE POSTER DESIGNING 03

18. Post-listening Description Aim DIY Project “Movie poster designing” activity - Each group has 4 students. - Take a look at the posters again - Listen to the instruction carefully - Discuss and brainstorm the ideas for the group’s poster. - Design their own movie poster - Create a creative lesson: Students work together and design a movie poster using their imagination. They can brainstorm, write and decorate freely, which actively promote their creativity skills.

19. Post-listening MOVIE WORKSHOP 04

20. Post-listening Description Aim DIY Project “Movie workshop” activity Phase 1: In class round - Listen to the instruction carefully - Stand at the right place for their groups - Receive the banknote from teachers - Take turns introducing their groups’ movie posters - Take turns going around the class to listen to other groups’ presentations - Choose and give their banknote to the most impressive poster Phase 2: Out of class round - Take turns introducing their groups’ movie posters - Trying to attract visitors’ attention and persuade them to give the banknote. Winner announcement - The group receiving most money will be the winner - Receive gifts - Listen to the feedback - Create a creative atmosphere in class: Make each student feel like a customer as well as a salesman - Promote presentation skills: Students have to try make an attractive presentation in order to persuade their friends and class visitors. - Promote listening skills: Students try to listen to their friends’ speech and decide to choose the best poster.

21. Wrap-up Description Aim Wrap-up - Write the homework in the notebook - Listen to the lesson’s summary - Say goodbye - Reinforce the knowledge - Prepare for the next lesson

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