Frank Mc Girr

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

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.

Frank Mc Girr
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channel4.comWhy thousands are still missing under the rubble in GazaWhatever the outcome of tomorrow's vote - it's unlikely to bring respite to the people of Gaza. The trauma of October 7th has left little space in the Israeli psyche to contemplate the tens of thousan...
Frank Mc Girr
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" In opening arguments, California’s lawyer compressed the theory into four words, noting Meta’s business model: - Hook users - Hold them - Harvest their data - Hide the harm" theconversation.com/changes-to-f...

theconversation.comChanges to Facebook and Instagram are key part of Meta’s $17B settlement with the states over harm to teensMeta’s settlement calls for several key design changes to protect teens, but how the states will verify and enforce the changes is a big question mark.
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The Guardian@theguardian.com

AI sell-off deepens as chip stocks slump in market retreat - business live

theguardian.comAI sell-off deepens as chip stocks slump in market retreat - business liveRolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news The rout in AI stocks also followed a report by the Information that China has begun mass production of homegrown deep ultraviolet, or DUV, chipmaking tools. Jing Jie Yu, an equity analyst at Morningstar, said: We believe the market was likely spooked by the progress of China’s chipmaking equipment capabilities, and was worried that this progress would threaten the competitive position of global chipmaking and chip equipment leaders. That said, we believe the sell-off today is largely a knee-jerk reaction and overdone. This meant that the S&P 500 (+0.02%) and Nasdaq (-0.16%) were little changed yesterday after an initial rally, whilst the Philly Semi Stock Exchange Index (-2.23%) fell further. The equity performance also wasn’t helped by new highs in real yields, though nominal 10yr Treasury yields (-2.8bps) came down as Brent crude fell -8.70% yesterday, in its largest decline since April. It is an additional -2.0% lower this morning, trading at $86.59/bbl, after being at $101 on Friday morning. S&P 500 (-0.22%) and Nasdaq (-0.74%) futures are lower this morning. 7am BST: Barclays half year results, Unilever half year results, GSK second quarter earnings, Games Workshop full year results Today: Tate & Lyle holds a general meeting in London for shareholders to vote on proposed acquisition by Ingredion Continue reading...
Frank Mc Girr
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Since Google revealed its plans for an AI search overhaul, visits to our "No AI" search page have tripled…and they’re still rising! Want to make it your default on Chrome or Firefox? Grab our No-AI extensions and banish AI-assisted answers, chat, and AI images. (1/3)

Frank Mc Girr
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Tonight's movie at The English Language Film Club 🎬 The story of a teenage journalist writing for Rolling Stone magazine in the early 1970s, touring with the fictitious rock band Stillwater, and writing his first cover story. #EnglishFilmClub #ESL #TESOL #ELT

Frank Mc Girr
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Tonight's movie at The English Language Film Club 🎬 A CIA agent orchestrates a risky mission to rescue six American diplomats from Tehran during the 1979 U.S. hostage crisis. #EnglishFilmClub #ESL #TESOL #ELT

Frank Mc Girr
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"The poor and middle-class pay taxes, the rich pay accountants, the very rich pay lawyers – and the ultra-rich pay politicians"

theguardian.comA catastrophic climate event is upon us. Here is why you’ve heard so little about it | George MonbiotScientists say a crucial Atlantic system is set to collapse. But the billionaire death cult that steers humanity’s destiny just doesn’t do existential crises, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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While we are transfixed by the antics of our supposed "leaders", a catastrophe of astonishing proportions has been creeping up on us. Climate scientists now believe it is more likely than not to happen, and soon. This week's column. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

theguardian.comA catastrophic climate event is upon us. Here is why you’ve heard so little about it | George MonbiotScientists say a crucial Atlantic system is set to collapse. But the billionaire death cult that steers humanity’s destiny just doesn’t do existential crises, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
Frank Mc Girr
@vhsteacher.com

Tonight's movie at The English Language Film Club 🎬 Private detective Philip Marlowe is hired by a wealthy family. Before the complex case is over, he's seen murder, blackmail--and what might be love. #EnglishFilmClub #ESL #TESOL #ELT

Frank Mc Girr
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Tonight's movie at The English Language Film Club 🎬 Two mismatched cousins reunite for a trip through Poland to honour their grandmother, as old tensions and family history surface along the way. #EnglishFilmClub #ESL #TESOL #ELT

Frank Mc Girr
@vhsteacher.com

Tonight's movie at The English Language Film Club 🎬 Two mismatched cousins reunite for a trip through Poland to honour their grandmother, as old tensions and family history surface along the way. #EnglishFilmClub #ESL #TESOL #ELT

Frank Mc Girr
@vhsteacher.com

Osterzopf is a traditional German braided sweet bread that is particularly popular during Easter.The dough is braided before baking, giving it a distinctive appearance, and is often glazed with an egg wash or a sugar mixture for added shine. Frohe Ostern 🐣

Frank Mc Girr
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This week's movie at The English Language Film Club 🎬 An American oil executive is sent to a remote Scottish village to buy it and the surrounding land for a refinery. While there, he finds himself unexpectedly charmed by the place he was meant to change #EnglishFilmClub #ESL #TESOL #ELT

Frank Mc Girr
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In the endless cycle of depressing news, here’s something positive about humans and the natural world: A cormorant sought help at a hospital in Germany, pecking at the ER door after a hook got stuck in its beak. Thanks to the fire brigade and staff it was treated and set free tinyurl.com/93rbmnd9

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@evilalien.bsky.social

This is absolutely worth the read. This is where Canada stands, with pragmatic partners and allies. engagementcanadapledge.substack.com/p/prime-mini...

engagementcanadapledge.substack.comPrime Minister Carney's historic address to the world today at Davos: a course-setting speech for CanadaWe share the PM's speech today about the world "as it is" and the conclusions he is drawing for Canada -- and for the world. No commentary from us. Purpose is an open discussion through Comments.

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Royal Irish Academy
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Last year, we made the decision to step away from X. The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour. In our view, X no longer aligns with these values

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Frank Mc Girr
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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...

ihworld.comIssue 55 - International House World OrganisationBrowse Issue 55 digital version from the IH Journal from International House.
Frank Mc Girr
@vhsteacher.com

The article explores the role of film in language learning, drawing on research (including work by Vanderplank and others on the value of subtitles). It shows how we can better support learners in advance of watching a movie — and why it’s time they were included in the language classroom.

Frank Mc Girr
@vhsteacher.com

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