Taxi Driver (1976) movie analysis and film criticism for ESL students to practice all the 4 language skills in an integrated manner based on the English Immersion Program Taxi Driver (1976) movie trailer Watch this video on YouTube Taxi Driver (1976) movie analysis “Taxi Driver” (1976), directed by Martin Scorsese, is a psychological drama that…
The Horse Whisperer (1998) movie analysis and film criticism for English students to practice the 4 language skills in an integrated manner based on the English Immersion Program The Horse Whisperer (1998) movie trailer Watch this video on YouTube The Horse Whisperer (1998) movie analysis The Horse Whisperer (1998), directed by Robert Redford, weaves a…
Lesion definition and meaning in context with images and visuals /ˈliː.ʒən/ (noun) Definition of lesion a wound or injury especially on the skin that could be infected, abrasion, contusion, sore, ulcer, scratch, bruise, cut, laceration, ulceration, trauma, abscess Video of lesion Watch this video on YouTube Lesion in context Skin lesions are any area of…
A Man Called Otto movie analysis and review in our film criticism course for advanced ESL students based on the English Immersion Program A Man Called Otto movie trailer Watch this video on YouTube A Man Called Otto movie analysis A Man Called Otto is a heartwarming story that explores the transformative power of human…
Trauma 601 Words You Need to Know /ˈtrɔː.mə/ (noun) Definition an extremely painful and long-lasting emotional experience which causes flashbacks and bitter memories into the future usually caused by devastating and appalling accidents, distressing experience, agony, panic, suffering, upset, upheaval, disturbance, anguish, torture, shock, heartbreak, distress, strain – a physical wound or injury, contusion, laceration,…
Catharsis 601 Words You Need to Know /kəˈθɑː.sɪs/ (noun) Definition the process of relieving and releasing strong emotions through art such as drama, theater or writing, purification of emotions through art and Greek tragedy, emotional release, cleansing, expurgation, liberation, purgation, relief, purging Example A catharsis is an emotional release. According to psychoanalytic theory, this emotional…
Detriment 1100 Words You Need Detriment 1100 Words You Need /ˈdet.rɪ.mənt/ (noun) Detriment definition damage or harm, disadvantage, loss, injury, impairment Example Part of the attraction of working for an SME is being more than just an employee number and being genuinely looked after by your employer. SMEs don’t take this role lightly either, especially…
A Horseman in the Sky A Horseman in the Sky by Ambrose Bierce Available in the public domain at: https://www.gutenberg.org/ I One sunny afternoon in the autumn of the year 1861 a soldier lay in a clump of laurel by the side of a road in western Virginia. He lay at full length upon his…
Plight 1100 Words You Need Plight 1100 Words You Need /plaɪt/ (noun & verb) Noun: a difficult and critical situation, uncomfortable condition, hardship, predicament, dilemma, trouble, difficulty Verb: make a vow, make a formal pledge, promise, swear, guarantee, give your word Drawing and essay competitions have been devised for children on the theme “My family”,…
IELTS Listening Practice | Post Traumatic Stress Disorder IELTS Listening Practice | Post Traumatic Stress Disorder About this activity This activity is labeled round table by Dr. Hariri, the creator and administrator of LELB Society. This activity is on the premise of Flipped Learning, according to which the students watch a video before the class, carry…