I think that films are a valuable resource for the EFL classroom. Films enhance students' motivation and provide an enjoyable experience for students and teachers. It is time consuming to view a full-length film. More time needs to be allocated for post-viewing activities,and these activities need to be done on the day of viewing or at least the day after to maximize language output. Nevertheless, film is a great way to bring real world into the classroom.
Using T commercials is also a great idea. They contain authentic content. Besides, TV commercials are created in many different English speaking countries which makes it possible for students to have exposure to a variety of English accents, dialects. It is also a good way to practice listening skills. Moreover, students with low proficiency level will be comfortable watching them as well, because they will be able (if they do not understand something) grasp the main idea from the mimics or gestures.
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I agree that it is time-consuming to show students a full story of a film. Also, I think you made an important point on this with the timing of the post-viewing activities. Considering post-viewing, whole film approach could be even more time-consuming and can be unrealistic for practitioners.
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