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Films and series in English: vocabulary, dialogue and conversation questions

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Question of the day

According to the intro, why should you be careful when discussing a series?

  1. You might reveal how the story ends.
  2. Your friends might prefer a different genre.
  3. People might disagree about the main character.
Show the answer – Open the answer to the question of the day

Correct answer: You might reveal how the story ends.

You can find the answer in the English introduction.

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Transcript

Hi, I'm Theo, and this is a two-minute conversation starter. Today: films and series. We all have different ways to enjoy a good story. Some people love to binge-watch a whole season – Jump to the vocabulary entry for binge-watch a whole season in one weekend. Others prefer to take their time. A great series usually has a strong main character – Jump to the vocabulary entry for main character and a clever plot twist – Jump to the vocabulary entry for plot twist that nobody expects. But you have to be careful when you talk about it, because you don't want to spoil the ending – Jump to the vocabulary entry for spoil the ending for your friends! Action films often rely on amazing special effects – Jump to the vocabulary entry for special effects to keep us entertained. However, a simple comedy is still worth watching – Jump to the vocabulary entry for worth watching after a long day. What do you prefer to watch when you want to relax?

Vocabulary

binge-watch a whole season/ˌbɪndʒwɒtʃ ə həʊl ˈsiːzən/
Meaning: To watch all the episodes of one season in a short time.
Example: We might binge-watch a whole season of that comedy on Saturday.
main character/ˌmeɪn ˈkær.ək.tə/
Meaning: The most important person in a story.
Example: The main character in this film is a brilliant scientist.
plot twist/ˈplɒt twɪst/
Meaning: An unexpected change in the story of a film or book.
Example: The final episode had a massive plot twist.
spoil the ending/ˌspɔɪl ði ˈen.dɪŋ/
Meaning: To tell someone how a story finishes before they have seen it.
Example: Please do not spoil the ending because I have not seen the film yet.
special effects/ˌspeʃ.əl ɪˈfekts/
Meaning: Images or sounds in a film that are created by computers or tricks.
Example: The special effects in that science fiction film were incredible.
worth watching/ˌwɜːθ ˈwɒtʃ.ɪŋ/
Meaning: Good enough to spend time looking at.
Example: Is the new documentary on nature worth watching?

Dialogue

  1. SarahHave you seen the new science fiction series yet?
  2. MarkNot yet. Is it worth watching?
  3. SarahDefinitely! The special effects are fantastic.
  4. MarkI heard there is a crazy plot twist in the second episode.
  5. SarahYes, there is. Don't worry, I won't spoil the ending for you.
  6. MarkThanks. I think I'll binge-watch a whole season this weekend.

Questions for your conversation

Partner A

Easier: Do you prefer watching films at home? Why or why not?

Which series could you watch again and again?

More challenging: How has the rise of streaming platforms changed the way stories are told in modern series?

Partner B

Easier: Do you like films with a lot of action? Why or why not?

What makes a film or series boring for you?

More challenging: If you were to produce a series, what themes would you focus on to capture a global audience?

Partner A

Easier: Have you ever fallen asleep while watching a film? Why or why not?

Who is your favourite actor or actress, and why?

More challenging: To what extent do you think films and series influence cultural norms and social behaviour?

Useful phrases

  • I highly recommend this series.
  • The story was a bit confusing.
  • I couldn't stop watching it.
  • The acting was absolutely brilliant.
  • It is based on a true story.
  • Let's watch another episode.

Topic quiz

Five quick questions check vocabulary and listening comprehension.

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