Frank Mc Girr
@vhsteacher.com
ELT | Movies should be the central component on all language courses. http://vhsteacher.com #esl #efl #tesol
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Frank Mc Girr
@vhsteacher.com
· Nov 22
Hello, Bluesky! Glad to be here!.Here’s my first post—or is it a “skeet”? 😊
I use feature-length movies with adult learners to make language learning more immersive, engaging, and effective.
I focus on how films—both as language tools and as works of art—can transform classrooms.
I use feature-length movies with adult learners to make language learning more immersive, engaging, and effective.
I focus on how films—both as language tools and as works of art—can transform classrooms.
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Hello #linguists I use feature films to help students acquire English. I’m looking for fact-based evidence that quantifies the role of listening in SLA -research that supports the claim that listening can account for 40-70% of input. 🙏
@celiagr.bsky.social
@ciol-linguists.bsky.social
@celiagr.bsky.social
@ciol-linguists.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Hello #linguists I use feature films to help students acquire English. I’m looking for fact-based evidence that quantifies the role of listening in SLA -research that supports the claim that listening can account for 40-70% of input. 🙏
@celiagr.bsky.social
@ciol-linguists.bsky.social
@celiagr.bsky.social
@ciol-linguists.bsky.social
Hello #linguists I use feature films to help students acquire English. I’m looking for fact-based evidence that quantifies the role of listening in SLA -research that supports the claim that listening can account for 40-70% of input. 🙏
@celiagr.bsky.social
@ciol-linguists.bsky.social
@celiagr.bsky.social
@ciol-linguists.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Hello #linguists I use feature films to help students acquire English. I’m looking for fact-based evidence that quantifies the role of listening in SLA -research that supports the claim that listening can account for 40-70% of input. 🙏
@celiagr.bsky.social
@ciol-linguists.bsky.social
@celiagr.bsky.social
@ciol-linguists.bsky.social
Pasta with salmon and broccoli in a rich gorgonzola sauce.
October 22, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Pasta with salmon and broccoli in a rich gorgonzola sauce.
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🎬 Delighted to share my article, “Running an English Language Film Club,” has just been published.
A huge thank you to @cwalkerwriter.bsky.social, for his steady and insightful guidance throughout the writing process
#IHWorld #InternationalHouse #FilmInEducation #ELT
ihworld.com/ih-journal/i...
A huge thank you to @cwalkerwriter.bsky.social, for his steady and insightful guidance throughout the writing process
#IHWorld #InternationalHouse #FilmInEducation #ELT
ihworld.com/ih-journal/i...
Issue 55 - International House World Organisation
Browse Issue 55 digital version from the IH Journal from International House.
ihworld.com
October 16, 2025 at 4:55 PM
🎬 Delighted to share my article, “Running an English Language Film Club,” has just been published.
A huge thank you to @cwalkerwriter.bsky.social, for his steady and insightful guidance throughout the writing process
#IHWorld #InternationalHouse #FilmInEducation #ELT
ihworld.com/ih-journal/i...
A huge thank you to @cwalkerwriter.bsky.social, for his steady and insightful guidance throughout the writing process
#IHWorld #InternationalHouse #FilmInEducation #ELT
ihworld.com/ih-journal/i...
🎬 Delighted to share my article, “Running an English Language Film Club,” has just been published.
A huge thank you to @cwalkerwriter.bsky.social, for his steady and insightful guidance throughout the writing process
#IHWorld #InternationalHouse #FilmInEducation #ELT
ihworld.com/ih-journal/i...
A huge thank you to @cwalkerwriter.bsky.social, for his steady and insightful guidance throughout the writing process
#IHWorld #InternationalHouse #FilmInEducation #ELT
ihworld.com/ih-journal/i...
Issue 55 - International House World Organisation
Browse Issue 55 digital version from the IH Journal from International House.
ihworld.com
October 16, 2025 at 4:55 PM
🎬 Delighted to share my article, “Running an English Language Film Club,” has just been published.
A huge thank you to @cwalkerwriter.bsky.social, for his steady and insightful guidance throughout the writing process
#IHWorld #InternationalHouse #FilmInEducation #ELT
ihworld.com/ih-journal/i...
A huge thank you to @cwalkerwriter.bsky.social, for his steady and insightful guidance throughout the writing process
#IHWorld #InternationalHouse #FilmInEducation #ELT
ihworld.com/ih-journal/i...
This week's movie at The English Language Film Club 🎬
Set at the peak of McCarthyism, the movie highlights the importance of standing up to liars and bullies,and serves as a reminder of the crucial role journalists/news organisations play in healthy democracies.
#EnglishFilmClub #ESL #TESOL #ELT
Set at the peak of McCarthyism, the movie highlights the importance of standing up to liars and bullies,and serves as a reminder of the crucial role journalists/news organisations play in healthy democracies.
#EnglishFilmClub #ESL #TESOL #ELT
September 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
This week's movie at The English Language Film Club 🎬
Set at the peak of McCarthyism, the movie highlights the importance of standing up to liars and bullies,and serves as a reminder of the crucial role journalists/news organisations play in healthy democracies.
#EnglishFilmClub #ESL #TESOL #ELT
Set at the peak of McCarthyism, the movie highlights the importance of standing up to liars and bullies,and serves as a reminder of the crucial role journalists/news organisations play in healthy democracies.
#EnglishFilmClub #ESL #TESOL #ELT
I’m always moved by Robert Redford’s heartfelt narration of Norman Maclean’s "A River Runs Through It", especially the final fly-fishing scene:
“Now, nearly all those I loved and did not understand in my youth are dead, even Jessie. But I still reach out to them.
“Now, nearly all those I loved and did not understand in my youth are dead, even Jessie. But I still reach out to them.
September 16, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I’m always moved by Robert Redford’s heartfelt narration of Norman Maclean’s "A River Runs Through It", especially the final fly-fishing scene:
“Now, nearly all those I loved and did not understand in my youth are dead, even Jessie. But I still reach out to them.
“Now, nearly all those I loved and did not understand in my youth are dead, even Jessie. But I still reach out to them.
Cancer drug Revlimid is one of the bestselling pharmaceutical products of all time, with total sales of over $100 billion.
It’s also extraordinarily expensive, costing nearly $1,000 for each pill, even though that pill costs just 25 cents to make.
(Published May 2025)
It’s also extraordinarily expensive, costing nearly $1,000 for each pill, even though that pill costs just 25 cents to make.
(Published May 2025)
The Price of Remission: This Cancer Drug Saves Lives — but Costs a Fortune. I Wanted to Know Why.
When I was diagnosed with cancer, I set out to understand why a single pill of Revlimid cost the same as a new iPhone. I’ve covered high drug prices as a reporter for years. What I discovered shocked ...
www.propublica.org
September 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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September 2, 2025 at 10:45 AM
The German police brutally assault an Irish woman protesting against Israel's genocide.
The German state is a disgrace.
It committed genocide against the Jewish people - far from its only genocide.
It forced Palestinians to pay the price, viciously silencing anyone who objects
The German state is a disgrace.
It committed genocide against the Jewish people - far from its only genocide.
It forced Palestinians to pay the price, viciously silencing anyone who objects
August 31, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Reposted by Frank Mc Girr
Extraordinary piece from @simonerzim.bsky.social - searching, tough, honest and with all the receipts. Please share it with anyone you think is ready for a reckoning. The genocide is not only ongoing but accelerating and expanding, this is urgent.
A new wave of liberal Zionist criticism of the Israeli government rings hollow without accountability for the genocide,
@simonerzim.bsky.social writes. In this piece, she explores what real teshuva would look like within the Jewish world.
@simonerzim.bsky.social writes. In this piece, she explores what real teshuva would look like within the Jewish world.
Rhetoric Without Reckoning
A new wave of liberal Zionist criticism of the Israeli government rings hollow without accountability for the genocide.
jewishcurrents.org
August 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Extraordinary piece from @simonerzim.bsky.social - searching, tough, honest and with all the receipts. Please share it with anyone you think is ready for a reckoning. The genocide is not only ongoing but accelerating and expanding, this is urgent.
In August's print edition of Vogue, an advert features a blonde model showing off a striped maxi dress and a floral playsuit. It is the first time an AI-generated person has featured in the magazine.
@scottsantens.com
www.bbc.com/news/article...
@scottsantens.com
www.bbc.com/news/article...
What Guess's AI model in Vogue means for beauty standards
The first AI-generated model to appear in the pages of Vogue is seen in an advert for Guess.
www.bbc.com
July 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
In August's print edition of Vogue, an advert features a blonde model showing off a striped maxi dress and a floral playsuit. It is the first time an AI-generated person has featured in the magazine.
@scottsantens.com
www.bbc.com/news/article...
@scottsantens.com
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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“maybe [the police] had something better to do. Maybe they’ve seen sense and decided that the Human Rights Act, which enables us to speak freely, is more important than the Terrorism Act, which forbids us from speaking freely.” - @georgemonbiot.bsky.social
Sign up - wedonotcomply.org
Sign up - wedonotcomply.org
July 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
“maybe [the police] had something better to do. Maybe they’ve seen sense and decided that the Human Rights Act, which enables us to speak freely, is more important than the Terrorism Act, which forbids us from speaking freely.” - @georgemonbiot.bsky.social
Sign up - wedonotcomply.org
Sign up - wedonotcomply.org
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Award-winning author and journalist, @georgemonbiot.bsky.social was today joined by 8 fellow Lift The Ban sign-holders and around 200 members of the public in support of the de-proscription of direct action group Palestine Action.
Join us on August 9th:
wedonotcomply.org
Join us on August 9th:
wedonotcomply.org
July 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Award-winning author and journalist, @georgemonbiot.bsky.social was today joined by 8 fellow Lift The Ban sign-holders and around 200 members of the public in support of the de-proscription of direct action group Palestine Action.
Join us on August 9th:
wedonotcomply.org
Join us on August 9th:
wedonotcomply.org
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⏳Final week to sign up to the Green Party.
🗳️ Vote for Bold Leadership on August 1st.
🗳️ Vote for Bold Leadership on August 1st.
July 23, 2025 at 6:46 AM
⏳Final week to sign up to the Green Party.
🗳️ Vote for Bold Leadership on August 1st.
🗳️ Vote for Bold Leadership on August 1st.
Reposted by Frank Mc Girr
I have to choose 11 more movies to show this coming Autumn/Winter term. Last before Christmas will be "It’s a Wonderful Life"
Suggestions?
Suggestions?
July 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I have to choose 11 more movies to show this coming Autumn/Winter term. Last before Christmas will be "It’s a Wonderful Life"
Suggestions?
Suggestions?
Anyone for tennis?
If Adam Dorr is correct, robots and artificial intelligence will dominate the global economy within twenty years and put virtually the entire human race out of a job @scottsantens.com
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
If Adam Dorr is correct, robots and artificial intelligence will dominate the global economy within twenty years and put virtually the entire human race out of a job @scottsantens.com
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Futurist Adam Dorr on how robots will take our jobs: ‘We don’t have long to get ready – it’s going to be tumultuous’
Researcher says tech could replace nearly all human labour within 20 years and societies urgently need to prepare
www.theguardian.com
July 9, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Anyone for tennis?
If Adam Dorr is correct, robots and artificial intelligence will dominate the global economy within twenty years and put virtually the entire human race out of a job @scottsantens.com
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
If Adam Dorr is correct, robots and artificial intelligence will dominate the global economy within twenty years and put virtually the entire human race out of a job @scottsantens.com
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Temperatures are predicted to higher on Thursday and Friday
June 30, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Temperatures are predicted to higher on Thursday and Friday
In a world obsessed all things digital, it’s refreshing to see real artistry at work. Watch this beautiful 18 min video of my friend, a talented artist crafting Irish inspired jewellery in gold and silver. True craftsmanship deserves our support.
@scottsantens.com
youtu.be/GeaPKA1ZtTo
@scottsantens.com
youtu.be/GeaPKA1ZtTo
Droplets
YouTube video by Distinctly Donegal, Jewelry by Finula Coughlan
youtu.be
June 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
In a world obsessed all things digital, it’s refreshing to see real artistry at work. Watch this beautiful 18 min video of my friend, a talented artist crafting Irish inspired jewellery in gold and silver. True craftsmanship deserves our support.
@scottsantens.com
youtu.be/GeaPKA1ZtTo
@scottsantens.com
youtu.be/GeaPKA1ZtTo
Reposted by Frank Mc Girr
Private prison plantations, ICE slavers and Republican kickbacks.
June 12, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Private prison plantations, ICE slavers and Republican kickbacks.
Consider reading and sharing this urgent call, linked below in Hebrew, Arabic and English.
May 23, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Ever tried learning English through baking oily cakes? This week we paired "First Cow" with food and friendship 🧵
see video at end
#EnglishFilmClub #ESL #FilmEd
see video at end
#EnglishFilmClub #ESL #FilmEd
May 9, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Ever tried learning English through baking oily cakes? This week we paired "First Cow" with food and friendship 🧵
see video at end
#EnglishFilmClub #ESL #FilmEd
see video at end
#EnglishFilmClub #ESL #FilmEd
“When you’re ready for your child to stop being a child, give them a smartphone,” —Matthew Tavender, the head teacher of Cunningham Hill junior school in St Albans
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
‘The crux of all evil’: what happened to the first city that tried to ban smartphones for under-14s?
It’s a year since teachers in St Albans asked parents not to give younger children smartphones. How successful have they been? What do the kids think about it? And has it made the adults think about t...
www.theguardian.com
May 7, 2025 at 10:23 AM
“When you’re ready for your child to stop being a child, give them a smartphone,” —Matthew Tavender, the head teacher of Cunningham Hill junior school in St Albans
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...