Learn English with Film
Our English language courses combine
online learning
with
classroom discussions
What We Believe
We believe that language acquisition is a natural process and, like our mother tongue, the key to fluency is time,
regular exposure to authentic language, and a great deal of practise.
Our Courses
The English Language Film Club
The principal aim on all our courses is to help students advance from simple direct forms of communication (B1), to speaking fluently and spontaneously on a wide variety of topics without much obvious searching for expressions. (C1)
Two Components
Our method combines online homestudy with classroom activities, enabling stundens to engage in both passive and active learning. Homework provides students with exposure to natural language, authentic reading, comprehensive listening exercises and, crucially, time to complete each task.
A significant benefit of providing learning material in advance is that classrooms can easily be repurposed. With information transferal no longer the chief aim, rooms can be prioritised as a group space for active learning—whether it’s 90 minutes of conversation practice or 100–140 minutes of watching and discussing a film.
Engaging Content
We make beautiful lessons that require engagement because students learn best when they are active participants in their own learning.
Recognising that people want to talk about things that actually matter to them, we offer thoughtful lessons on diverse subjects like family, travel, smartphones, books, love, et cetera.
On our English language courses, students are exposed to the widest possible range of authentic voices, dialects and opinions. Homework packages comprise extensive reading, listening/watching,vocabulary, comprehension and discussion questions.
The English Language Film Club
Home Study and Classroom
Immersive English
Home Study and Classroom
Workshops
The course material used on vhsteacher.com recognises the need to combine two critical elements involved in acquiring a second language; Input and Output.
Input: (online) Individual Exposure to English (2/3 hours per week)
Each week students complete comprehensive learning exercises– reading, writing, hearing/watching, vocabulary, and comprehension question – on the dedicated website vhsteacher.com.
Output: (Classroom) Talking and Watching English
The role of the teacher/mentor is to ensure that each student is using the available time for engaging in meaningful communication.
Contact us for more details
Please feel free to contact us for more details on The English Language Film Club, Immersive English, Online Conversation Course and our Workshops.