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What makes a good authentic video clip? 

Some teachers of English make the mistake of recommending that their students watch television news or a full-length film or documentary in English. While that may work for some very advanced learners, most learners will feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of language input and quickly “tune out.” Thus, we need to be more selective when targeting authentic video input for learners of English. 

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  Duration: Over the past four years, having experimented with video segments of varying lengths, is that clips of 50 seconds to two minutes in length are optimal: short enough to allow the learner to focus on the content without getting lost or bored, but long enough to contain a context, a wide range of vocabulary, and non-verbal clues to help the learner negotiate meaning. 
  
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  Subject matter: It would seem to go without saying, but subject matter that stimulates the learner’s attention is also the best at creating the conditions for effective learning. Thus, the best subject matter ranges from entertainment content (current films, TV shows, or music videos), to current television news items of relevance to the learner, to short documentaries or factual video about subjects of interest (nature, sports, the environment, or hobbies). 
  
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