Film (speaking skill)

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Film

What was the last movie or TV series that you saw?

What was the last movie or TV series that you saw?

What was it about and what did you think of it?

The following comment was recently posted online:

'Phones have become computers, computers have

become TVs, and TVs have become ornaments.'

What do you think this means and do you agree?

Which genres do you like watching most?

Strong likes
I really like...
I'm really into...
It was really good / absolutely brilliant.
Partial likes
I quite like...
It wasn't bad.
Dislikes
I'm not really into / keen on...
I don't really like...
I really don't like...
It wasn't very good/ It was really bad/ It was absolutely terrible.

costume or period drama

war film

cartoon

thriller

romantic film

horror film

fantasy film

science-fiction film

Present a film to the class:

1. It's called...
2. It's a .... movie (genre)
3. It's about...
4. The main character is...
5. ____________ (actor) plays ______________ (role)
6. It's set...
7. It came out...
8. It's based on...
9. Basically, what happens is...
10. The best bit is / was...
11. The ending is...
12. What I like about it is...
13. One thing that I didn't like / wasn't so good is...
14. I'd really / I wouldn't really recommend it.

Speaking: question practice

Work in groups of three or four.
One person should think of a movie or TV series.
Don't tell the other members of the group the name - they have to guess.

They should ask yes/no questions.