[Mr. E English]

With my advanced classes I show 'Four Weddings and a Funeral'

It fits in well with a lesson on wedding vocabulary, e.g. bride, groom, reception, toast, bouquet, etc.

First I present the vocabulary and set some practice exercises.

Next we have some discussion on weddings - 'what was the last wedding you went to?' 'Have you ever been a bestman?' 'Have you ever been a bridesmaid?' etc.

Then we watch the first 20 minutes of the video. The listening exercise is pretty easy and the main aim is a change of classroom activity and focus. While watching the students tick off from the list of vocabulary already presented the items they see in the film.

For homework they can rent the video and watch it all if they want. So far none of them ever have!!