The Story
Romeo & Juliet is probably one of the greatest love stories ever written. Our version includes all the main characters and faithfully follows the original storyline. But it is much, much… MUCH funnier!
Learners in their teens and beyond will all enjoy a dynamic and motivating immersion in English with this cheeky, 21st century tribute to Shakespeare’s classic saga of family fights,
faithful friends and, yes… first love! This fun-packed video is designed to be enjoyed by teen and adult learners alike – whatever their level!
The Videos
This FUNTASTIC, learner-friendly comedy lasts approximately 60 minutes, but is cleverly divided into six episodes. Just like a mini miniseries!
Carefully graded language is combined with clear gestures and many moments of interaction. This unique language-learning experience allows viewers to engage verbally, physically and emotionally with the story from start to finish.
The Activities
Each episode comes with hours of relevant class/home study activities.
These great, easy-to-use activities help learners consolidate their knowledge, expand their vocabulary and use grammar in real-life contexts, whilst practising their speaking, listening reading, and writing skills.
All activities are student-centred and based on current popular EFL teaching methodologies. We also include helpful tips and alternative tasks to further facilitate learning at different stages of ability.The activities are task-based, making them suitable for a wide range of levels. They also aim to foment greater learner autonomy by practising 21st century skills such as collaboration, communication, critical thinking, problem solving and digital literacy. Many activities also include a drama component to help learners have fun and gain more confidence with speaking and to improve pronunciation.
Can I preview the videos and activities?
Yes! Here’s Episode 1 of What’s Up, Romeo? with the material and activities from the episode: