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In this lesson you will learn about Valentines Day. You will decide what you plan to do on Valentines Day on the survey below and leave a comment in the discussion section.

Focus: listening, reading, writing

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Hi. In the classroom today you will learn about Valentines Day.

This is a holiday which has been celebrated for hundreds of years in many different countries.

This is a very romantic day which has inspired numerous plays and movies.

West Side Story is a romantic movie.

West Side Story is a 1961 film and is an adaptation of the Broadway musical of the same name.

The musical was adapted from William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

The action was filmed largely in Los Angeles although the film's opening sequence was shot on the streets of New York City.

The film was released on October 18th, 1961.

It received praise from critics and the public and became the second highest grossing film of the year, domestically.

The film won ten Academy Awards in its eleven nominated categories as well as a special award including Best Picture.

The soundtrack album made more money than any other album before it.

The Phantom of the Opera is a romantic movie.

The Phantom of the Opera is a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

The musical focuses on a beautiful soprano who becomes the obsession of a mysterious, disfigured musical genius known as "The Phantom of the Opera".

The Phantom of the Opera opened in London's West End in 1986.

In 2008 the West End production surpassed its 9,000th performance.

It is the second longest-running West End musical in history and the longest running Broadway musical.

In 2004, the musical was made into a movie.

Going to the movies is considered to be a very romantic thing to do on Valentines Day.

What are you planning to do on Valentines Day?

Until next time.

Watch the movie trailer

West Side Story. The following video was a trailer (preview) for the movie. Try to understand as much of the movie trailer as possible. Use a dictionary to look up words you do not understand.

Watch the movie trailer

The Phantom of the Opera. The following video was a trailer (preview) for the movie. Try to understand as much of the movie trailer as possible. Use a dictionary to look up words you do not understand.

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What are you planning to do on Valentines Day?

Valentines Day is a holiday which has been celebrated for hundreds of years in many different countries. Everyone has a different way to celebrate this holiday. Decide what you plan to do on Valentines Day on the survey below and leave a comment in the discussion section.

Posting a comment is GOOD ENGLISH WRITING PRACTICE and the perfect way to express your thoughts. Be sure to include which country you're from in your comment.

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