Language Learning Centre – Online Conversation Club 10/11

Today’s students were again beginner to intermediate. It was my second time leading the Conversation Club with Matthew. Our topic was “All About Movies.” We started with a poll on whether or not the students watch movies as a fun way to introduce the topic. I tried to think about points to talk about ahead of time to use throughout the lesson for more conversation topics. I had to call on students a lot this time, so I think some of the questions on the slides might not be engaging enough. We mostly used ideas from previous slides and added some ideas of our own for this one but starting from next time we’ll be making our own slides.

I asked for movies they have seen and got many good responses. I also tried to put in follow-up questions such as when someone replied that they watch movies from their country, I asked if they prefer them to Hollywood movies? The topic on favourite movie snacks was fun but seemed to be too brief. I noted to extend these topics next time by tagging another fun activity with it. The breakout room was the best part with the most engagement for me. We were able to discuss at length about “If you were to make a movie, what would your movie be called?” “Who would be your lead actor?” and “What genre of movie is it?” I encouraged the students a lot and we had fun talking about our favourite series on Netflix as well.  It would be a great idea to continue including one breakout room activity for all future conversation clubs.  

We ran out of time for the last part so I tried to fit in the last activity quickly because I really liked the topic. I provided three tips for learning English through movies and asked them which of them they think is useful, except I stumbled over my words a bit being so time conscious. I really wanted to end on time as I know the students mostly have other classes to go to afterwards.  Next time I will move a favourite section to the front so we don’t run out of time for it.