To realize the unique benefits of movies in second language acquisition and to address content-related concerns and unique challenges of many ESL learners to define themselves in the English language and culture, it is necessary to select proper movies suitable for language acquisition and appropriate for ESL learners, which may require a systematic approach to incorporate and work in tandem with theories and studies in related fields.

Considering theoretical and practical aspects of movie selection for ESL learning and teaching, this book provides—

1. A systematic approach to movie selection: criteria, methodology and practical guidance;
2. A movie guide for ESL learners and teachers: concise introductions to a collection of movies suitable for ESL learning and teaching.

The book takes the reader step by step from selection criteria through gathering candidate movies, conducting research and the decision-making process. Considering practical difficulties of selecting proper English-language movies for ESL learning and teaching, the book introduces a collection of proper movies suitable for ESL acquisition, from which ESL learners and teachers may select and identify movies best fitted for specific ESL objectives.