Level: B2-C1 - Upper Intermediate/Advanced

Time: 90 minutes

In this video based lesson, students will watch Mexican actor Gabriel García Bernal on an American chat show, discussing his intense preparation for a film role as a ‘luchador’. They’ll improve their listening skills, but also have plenty of opportunities to discuss their own lives.

They’ll then go onto expand their knowledge of exercise collocations and discuss their fitness habits. Finally - have you ever wondered how Tom Hanks prepared for the film Castaway? Students will complete a discussion task about 5 more famous actors who went the extra mile for a role.