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The Splendid Speaking Course

Volume 2 Unit 6
Non-verbal communication

Unit 24: Culture

Task: Presentation (1-2 minutes)
Topic vocabulary
The film is adapted from
(book name)
An adaptation of (book name)
Award winning
A classic
A (romantic) comedy
A tearjerker
A black comedy
A (psychological) thriller
An action/disaster movie
Science fiction
Set in (time or place)
A powerful story of
The film deals with
The film looks at
The film tells the story of
Superb casting
The character is played by
The leading man/woman
Superb performances from
A gripping film
A moving story
Special effects
An exceptional masterpiece
To have a cult following
A blockbuster
To do well at the box office
To receive critical acclaim

1. Introduction: You are a member of the college film society and have
received the following message:

Weve got a new group of students interested

in joining the film society this year. I was
hoping some of our older members would be
prepared to give a short presentation on one
of their favourite films. You could include a
short summary of the plot and the theme and
then why you particularly like it.
2. Planning: Spend 1 minute making notes. Use a mind map if it helps, or
just think about the following points:
The name of the film, the genre and central characters
The plot and theme
Why you particularly like it

3. Task focus: Think about your body language when delivering your talk.
If youre sitting while speaking, sit upright with hands resting on your lap or on
the table.
If youre standing, find a posture that feels comfortable.
Maintain eye contact with your audience. Dont stare but catch peoples eye
frequently.

4. Language: Tick any of the vocabulary on the left you want to use in your
talk.

Task: Role Play (30-45 minutes)

L i s t e n t o I o an a f r o m
Romania talking on a
similar subject. See the
Ma y a r c h i v e s
( I n t e r vi e w 2 4 ) a t :
s p l e n d i d- s p e a k i n g . c o m

Work in groups. Each group should come up with the plot of a new soap
opera. Decide on the main characters, perhaps using photographs from
magazines to represent each one. Agree on a synopsis of the first episode
and end on a cliffhanger, an exciting, unresolved situation that will
encourage viewers to want to see the next episode.
When youve finished, present your soap opera to other groups and finally
vote on the one which the class thinks should go into production.