FILMS

CONVERSATION WORKSHOP
UPPER-INTERMEDIATE, WEEK 01 1
LISTEN AND GUESS
THE WORDS

FILMS

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HOW DO YOU CALL
A FILM TYPE?

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 MYSTERY THRILLER

SCIENCE-FICTION HORROR
Which of these film genres are
the most popular? Which are
ACTION COMEDY
the least popular? Make a list
and remember to justify your
opinion.
FANTASY DRAMA

WAR ADVENTURE

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 WHAT GENRE OF FILM
WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO
WATCH ON FRIDAY
EVENING?

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Which film genres do these
photos present? Which film
would you prefer to watch?

Think about the reasons why

you would enjoy it. Think also of
one thing about each of these
films which you are not so keen
on!

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Which film genres do these
photos present? Which film
would you prefer to watch?

Think about the reasons why

you would enjoy it. Think also of
one thing about each of these
films which you are not so keen
on!

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Which film genres do these
photos present? Which film
would you prefer to watch?

Think about the reasons why

you would enjoy it. Think also of
one thing about each of these
films which you are not so keen
on!

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Which film genres do these
photos present? Which film
would you prefer to watch?

Think about the reasons why

you would enjoy it. Think also of
one thing about each of these
films which you are not so keen
on!

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 HOW CAN YOU EXPRESS
YOUR OPINION? THINK
ABOUT THE MOST POPULAR
EXPRESSIONS.

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I (really) think…
I couldn’t agree more.
What’s your opinion on…?
Yeah, but…
I (truly) feel…
It seems to me that… Divide the following expressions
I disagree / don’t agree.
What are your thoughts on…? into four groups:
Me too.
I agree.
From my point of view / perspective... ASKING FOR OPINIONS
In my view…
Definitely. EXPRESSING OPINIONS
I (strongly) believe… AGREEING
I’m not sure I agree with you on…
I’m afraid I disagree. DISAGREEING
What do you think of…?
I’m sorry but I don’t agree.
How do you feel about…?
In my opinion…
So do I.
I see what you’re saying but…
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 People in the film industry are paid too much.

Filmmakers use controversial material in their films just to

make money.

The best films are made in Hollywood.

All the black and white classic films should be colourised.

The top paid actors are no more talented than thousands of

unknown actors.

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 Films can never be educational.

If an actor begins his/her career playing a villain in a popular

movie, it will ruin his/her chances of becoming a big star.

Too much violence in films makes people more likely to

commit actual violence.

Actors should be more concerned with their physical

appearance than the average people.

Stunt doubles should be paid more and respected more in

the film industry.

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1. What are the main differences between watching a film
at the cinema or at home? Which do you prefer?
2. How often do you go to the cinema? How often do you
watch a film from a streaming platform?
3. What makes a film an Oscar winner?
4. Which films that you have seen have the best Discuss the following questions.
soundtrack? Explain the words in bold.
5. Which films that you have seen have the best special
effects?
6. Why do you think some good films are not box-office
successes?
7. If a book has been made into a film, which do you prefer
to do first, see the film or read the book? Why?
8. Do you read a review before you go to see a film?
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9. Have you ever seen the same film more than once? If
yes, name it and say why.
10. What do you think of people who talk watching films at
a cinema?
11. What is the scariest film you have ever seen?
12. What's the funniest film you have ever seen? Discuss the following questions.
13. What's the most romantic film you have ever seen? Explain the words in bold.
What is the worst film you've ever seen?
14. What was the last film you saw? Was it good? Who did
you see it with?
15. What film star would you most like to meet?
16. Who is your favourite actor or actress?
17. Who's your favourite director?

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1. What films are mentioned in the video?

2. What special effects are used in these films?

3. What action scenes in those films require special effects? Watch a video about Hollywood
4. What do you think about movies with a lot of special effects? films and special effects and
answer the following questions:
5. Do you remember a movie with amazing special effects?

6. Do you think special effects are a must-have in popular films

now? Do you see them as something positive or negative?

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 COLOURISE COMMIT

VILLAIN CONCERN

Create sentences with the

following vocabulary.
BOX OFFICE SOUNDTRACK

STREAMING PLATFORM GENRE

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