{"id":5607,"date":"2023-12-19T04:27:28","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T04:27:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/?p=5607"},"modified":"2023-12-06T04:29:37","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T04:29:37","slug":"christmas-movies-to-recommend-to-students-for-the-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/curiosity\/christmas-movies-to-recommend-to-students-for-the-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Movies to Recommend to Students for the Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/curiosity\/christmas-movies-to-recommend-to-students-for-the-holiday-season\/#Family_Christmas_movies\" >Family Christmas movies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/curiosity\/christmas-movies-to-recommend-to-students-for-the-holiday-season\/#How_the_Grinch_Stole_Christmas_1966_2000\" >How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966, 2000)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/curiosity\/christmas-movies-to-recommend-to-students-for-the-holiday-season\/#Jingle_All_the_Way_1996\" >Jingle All the Way (1996)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/curiosity\/christmas-movies-to-recommend-to-students-for-the-holiday-season\/#Comedy_Christmas_movies\" >Comedy Christmas movies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/curiosity\/christmas-movies-to-recommend-to-students-for-the-holiday-season\/#A_Christmas_Story_1983\" >A Christmas Story (1983)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/curiosity\/christmas-movies-to-recommend-to-students-for-the-holiday-season\/#Elf_2003\" >Elf (2003)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/curiosity\/christmas-movies-to-recommend-to-students-for-the-holiday-season\/#Romantic_Christmas_movies\" >Romantic Christmas movies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/curiosity\/christmas-movies-to-recommend-to-students-for-the-holiday-season\/#The_Holiday_2006\" >The Holiday (2006)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/curiosity\/christmas-movies-to-recommend-to-students-for-the-holiday-season\/#Just_Friends_2005\" >Just Friends (2005)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/curiosity\/christmas-movies-to-recommend-to-students-for-the-holiday-season\/#ActionAdventure_Christmas_movies\" >Action\/Adventure Christmas movies?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/curiosity\/christmas-movies-to-recommend-to-students-for-the-holiday-season\/#Die_Hard_1988\" >Die Hard (1988)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/curiosity\/christmas-movies-to-recommend-to-students-for-the-holiday-season\/#The_Guardians_of_the_Galaxy_Holiday_Special_2022\" >The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/curiosity\/christmas-movies-to-recommend-to-students-for-the-holiday-season\/#Horror_Christmas_movies\" >Horror Christmas movies??<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/curiosity\/christmas-movies-to-recommend-to-students-for-the-holiday-season\/#Krampus_2015\" >Krampus (2015)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/curiosity\/christmas-movies-to-recommend-to-students-for-the-holiday-season\/#Anna_and_the_Apocalypse_2017\" >Anna and the Apocalypse (2017)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/curiosity\/christmas-movies-to-recommend-to-students-for-the-holiday-season\/#Discussion_questions\" >Discussion questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/curiosity\/christmas-movies-to-recommend-to-students-for-the-holiday-season\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>There\u2019s a good chance Christmas and the year-end holiday season will come up as a conversation topic during your lessons as the weather turns colder. Why not take advantage of the season and recommend your students some seasonal English-language movies?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to getting into the holiday spirit, students will have an opportunity to improve their listening skills, learn some unique words and expressions, and learn more about Christmas culture in the west (which, as you'll see below, is sometimes good and sometimes bad!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what type of films your students enjoy, there is sure to be a genre or title here that will grab their attention. Ask about their tastes, then make a recommendation. After they\u2019ve watched it, consider discussing it during a free conversation lesson.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family_Christmas_movies\"><\/span><strong>Family Christmas movies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_Grinch_Stole_Christmas_1966_2000\"><\/span><strong><em>How the Grinch Stole Christmas!<\/em> (1966, 2000)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-responsive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How the Grinch Stole Christmas Official Trailer #1 - Clint Howard Movie (2000) HD\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DD0m9t4WHEQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on a book by Dr. Seuss, this classic story is about a green monster who does everything he can to ruin Christmas for the children of the town of Whoville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1966 movie is an animated film with narration by classic movie icon Boris Karloff, while the remake from 2000 is live-action and stars Jim Carrey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jingle_All_the_Way_1996\"><\/span><strong><em>Jingle All the Way<\/em> (1996)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-responsive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jingle All the Way (1996) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jhJYMEzQA-Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Though he is most famous for action movies with guns and explosions, Arnold Schwarzenegger has starred in many types of films. This time, he plays a desperate father trying to get the year\u2019s hottest toy for his son as a Christmas gift. He has a lot of competition, however\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comedy_Christmas_movies\"><\/span><strong>Comedy Christmas movies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Christmas_Story_1983\"><\/span><strong><em>A Christmas Story<\/em> (1983)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-responsive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A Christmas Story (1983) Official Trailer #1 - Family Comedy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cfjEZ88NHBw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This movie is also about a special gift; in this case, the main character Ralphie has a BB gun at the top of his wishlist. On his quest to get it for Christmas, he experiences many crazy holiday situations with his quirky family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While perhaps not as famous as some of the other titles on this list, <em>A Christmas Story<\/em> is still a holiday classic to many movie fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elf_2003\"><\/span><strong><em>Elf<\/em> (2003)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-responsive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Elf | 4K Trailer | Warner Bros. Entertainment\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/14o38xfHlXc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The main character of <em>Elf<\/em> is larger than most elves you\u2019ve seen in storybooks and films. Played by comedian Will Ferrell, he goes from the North Pole to New York City in order to find his true father. Released in 2003, <em>Elf<\/em> quickly became a holiday season favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Romantic_Christmas_movies\"><\/span><strong>Romantic Christmas movies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Holiday_2006\"><\/span><strong><em>The Holiday<\/em> (2006)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-responsive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"THE HOLIDAY [2006] - Official Trailer (HD)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wk9caHO3pW0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Holiday<\/em> is about a pair of women who swap homes (and countries) during the Christmas season. While on their respective trips, they each meet one special person who changes their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This film may be especially interesting for students who would like to see examples of the differences between the US and the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Just_Friends_2005\"><\/span><strong><em>Just Friends<\/em> (2005)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-responsive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Just Friends (2005) Official Trailer - Ryan Reynolds, Anna Faris Comedy HD\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vIBBVzy5UoQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This romantic comedy is about a man who is in love with his best friend from high school. The two meet again years later during the Christmas season, but things are not the same as they were before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ActionAdventure_Christmas_movies\"><\/span><strong>Action\/Adventure Christmas movies?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Die_Hard_1988\"><\/span><strong><em>Die Hard<\/em> (1988)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-responsive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Die Hard (1988) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jaJuwKCmJbY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea that this classic action film is considered a \u201cChristmas movie\u201d is often joked about. However, the holiday season does feature often in this story of a tired New York cop who must fight against terrorists occupying an office building in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Guardians_of_the_Galaxy_Holiday_Special_2022\"><\/span><strong><em>The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special<\/em> (2022)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-responsive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Marvel Studios\u2019 Special Presentation: The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special | Official Trailer\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OYhFFQl4fLs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This short film (42 minutes) is actually half action and half comedy. Two members of a strange crew of outer space \u201cheroes\u201d go to Earth in order to find the perfect Christmas gift for their depressed captain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The title and concept of this movie was inspired by the infamous <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Star_Wars_Holiday_Special\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Star Wars Holiday Special<\/em><\/a> from 1978.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Horror_Christmas_movies\"><\/span><strong>Horror Christmas movies??<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Krampus_2015\"><\/span><strong><em>Krampus<\/em> (2015)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-responsive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Krampus - Official Trailer (HD)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h6cVyoMH4QE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This film, which also includes comedic elements, is the story of a holiday monster from European folklore. Watching this movie will give students a chance to learn a bit about Christmas customs and beliefs that they have probably not been exposed to before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anna_and_the_Apocalypse_2017\"><\/span><strong><em>Anna and the Apocalypse<\/em> (2017)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-responsive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE Official Trailer (2018)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dfWIfwKJ7vA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you or your students ever seen a Christmas-themed horror movie that's also a comedy and <em>also<\/em> a musical? If you haven't, here's your chance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discussion_questions\"><\/span><strong>Discussion questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/UW7P7gdj5hZu7xwUN5QAM3OCS920lpTeRD8lcRutUXQgWys-Bxpf5B72DONd2hhAN5O5ZdAq0QJP6p4atcVzeRM6tsji2GDF0J-ZSusoIy6OJsUHjQdG4LCC3AvYlldFGXYd-O_MqbxQq1xqloeRYLE\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow up a viewing with some of these questions to encourage a thoughtful conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What did you think of the movie?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why did you like or not like it?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who was your favorite character?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you think it did a good job of capturing the spirit of Christmas?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If someone who didn't know about Christmas watched this movie, do you think they would get a good idea of it?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How does it compare to your favorite holiday movie?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-up\"><\/span><strong>Wrap-up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Movies offer opportunities to gain not only words and expressions, but also insight into the cultures that produce them. That means that they can be doubly valuable to English students looking for alternative study methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to recommend something from this list for your movie-loving students this holiday season. And if they happen to already know these films, ask them what Christmas-related movie recommendations they have for <em>you<\/em>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s a good chance Christmas and the year-end holiday season will come up as a conversation topic during your lessons as the weather turns colder. 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