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Christmas Carol

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A Christmas Carol, www.EFLsuccess.com Story: This classic tale introduces us to one of Charles Dickens best-known characters, the Christmas-hating Ebenezer Scrooge. In nineteenth century England, the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future show Scrooge the poverty of his material wealth … Continue reading →

Posted in §-EFL Movie Study Guides | Tagged Christmas, class resource, Culture, Dickens, EFL, English learners, English teachers, ESL, film, ghosts, holiday, movie, Movie Guide

Finding Forrester

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Finding Forrester, www.EFLsuccess.com Story: Jamal, a 16-year-old black basketball star, befriends a shy, elderly man (Forrester, played by Sean Connery) who turns out to be a famous author. Jamal’s writing and athletic talent earns him a scholarship to an exclusive private … Continue reading →

Posted in §-EFL Movie Study Guides | Tagged basketball, class resource, Culture, EFL, English learners, English teachers, ESL, film, movie, Movie Guide, race, writer

Evan Almighty

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Evan Almighty, www.EFLsuccess.com Story: Evan Baxter has been elected to Congress and moves to the DC suburbs. Then God tells him to build a replica of Noah’s Ark (a huge ship, designed to save animals from a huge flood). Everyone thinks … Continue reading →

Posted in §-EFL Movie Study Guides | Tagged class resource, comedy, congress, Culture, EFL, English learners, English teachers, ESL, family, film, movie, Movie Guide, religion

Bend it Like Beckham

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Bend it Like Beckham, www.EFLsuccess.com Story: No one plays soccer like Beckham, and a young woman shouldn’t play soccer at all—at least, not according to two traditional moms in this British comedy. Our past and heritage certainly affect our future, so … Continue reading →

Posted in §-EFL Movie Study Guides | Tagged class resource, comedy, Culture, EFL, English learners, English teachers, ESL, family, film, mother, movie, Movie Guide, persistence, religion, romance, soccer, sports

Bend it Like Beckham (classic)

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Bend it Like Beckham, www.EFLsuccess.com Story: No one plays soccer like Beckham, and a young woman shouldn’t play soccer at all—at least, not according to two traditional moms in this British comedy. Our past and heritage certainly affect our future, so … Continue reading →

Posted in §-EFL Movie Study Guides | Tagged class resource, comedy, Culture, EFL, English learners, English teachers, ESL, family, film, mother, movie, Movie Guide, persistence, religion, romance, soccer, sports

Snoopy’s Christmas

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A Charlie Brown Christmas (Snoopy’s Christmas); www.EFLsuccess.com Story: In much of the world, you can easily see Snoopy on clothes, handbags, jewelry, and much more, but did you know that this family dog is part of a popular comic-strip family? … Continue reading →

Posted in §-EFL Movie Study Guides | Tagged Bible, cartoon, Christmas, class resource, Culture, English learners, English teachers, ESL, family film, film, holiday, movie, Movie Guide, vocabulary

Finding Nemo

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Finding Nemo, www.EFLsuccess.com Story: A “down under” undersea cartoon adventure. After tragedy makes Marlin (a clownfish) an overprotective father, his only surviving son (Nemo) rebels, and is captured off Australia’s Barrier Reef by a Sydney dentist. While Nemo and new fish-friends … Continue reading →

Posted in §-EFL Movie Study Guides | Tagged Australia, cartoon, class resource, comedy, Culture, Disney, EFL, English learners, English teachers, ESL, family, father, film, movie, Movie Guide, ocean, persistence, Pixar, son

God’s Not Dead

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 God’s Not Dead; www.EFLsuccess.com Story: Josh is a pre-law student at an American university. His philosophy professor asks all students to sign a paper saying “God is dead,” but Josh refuses to violate his conscience and submit, even though his stubborn … Continue reading →

Posted in §-EFL Movie Study Guides | Tagged America, class resource, college life, conviction, Culture, determination, EFL, English learners, English teachers, ESL, faith, film, movie, Movie Guide, students, truth

Secondhand Lions

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Secondhand Lions; www.EFLsuccess.com Story: Are old lions still dangerous? Two formerly-lion-like bachelors (Hub and Garth) end up taking care of a deserted nephew (Walter) and a “used” lion. Little by little the stories of their amazing lives (and endless supply of cash) … Continue reading →

Posted in §-EFL Movie Study Guides | Tagged adventure, America, class resource, comedy, Culture, EFL, English learners, English teachers, ESL, family, family film, film, history, movie, Movie Guide, romance, students, truth

Last Holiday

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Last Holiday, www.EFLsuccess.com Story: Georgia Byrd is a “typical” (though “plus-sized“) African-American saleswoman. She works hard, but isn’t appreciated. She loves a co-worker but is afraid to let it show. She’s a great cook, but won’t eat her delicious meals for fear … Continue reading →

Posted in §-EFL Movie Study Guides | Tagged America, class resource, comedy, Culture, EFL, English learners, English teachers, ESL, film, holiday, movie, Movie Guide

Fiddler on the Roof

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Fiddler on the Roof, www.EFLsuccess.com Story: How far can people bend their traditions to make room for love and progress? This international musical stage sensation tells the life-affirming story of a poor Jew (with five daughters!) whose love, pride and faith help … Continue reading →

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American Pop Culture

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American Pop Culture  (US and UK Pop Culture)–Summer 2014 Instructor: Mr. Michael Krigline, MA        Xiamen University,  Economics Dept This class ended July 2014; this page may disappear at any time. CURRENT STUDENTS: Watch this page during the semester. I’ll add … Continue reading →

Posted in §-For Class, §-Resources | Tagged America, class resource, Culture, EFL, ESL, 厦门大学

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