One of the most accessible ways to teach is using realia, or real-life language samples, in the form of advertisements, websites, music or film. Using film is particularly useful, not only because students enjoy the medium, but it allows them to practice listening comprehension and spoken-language skills. Part of teaching film involves teaching the vocabulary, whether it's using the moving pictures themselves or leading discussions about films.

Make a lesson plan and decide on its focus: For example, is it for conversation fluency, listening comprehension or vocabulary building? Consider the level of the students, goal of the lesson and possible problems with the film vocabulary, such as slang or pronunciation (see additional resources below).

Organize materials for your film-related vocabulary. There are many resources for films, ranging from offline printable worksheets to Powerpoint presentations and interactive websites (see additional resources below). Prepare and test the materials to ensure they work and to gauge the length of time you'll need.

Have fillers or activities on hand in case the lesson slows down or you have extra time you need to fill (see additional resources below). Games such as 20 questions can be modified to consist of film vocabulary, either by general topic or specific films.

Introduce film as a conversation topic. It could be brainstorming film genres, jobs in film or a discussion of favorite films in small groups. Counsel or help with any difficult film-industry vocabulary, such as gaffer and spaghetti western.

Follow your lesson plan but don't be too strict with it. Allow slower classes more time and more advanced classes the chance to cover extra ground. Note any problems students have with film vocabulary, like pronunciation or usage.

Conclude the lesson with a group feedback or revision and assign homework that follows up on the film vocabulary, such as defining film terms or writing an essay on a favorite or least favorite film.