Movie
Learn about movies! Today, we’ll talk about different genres, favorite films, and useful phrases for discussing movies with friends.
Part 1
Warm-up
Answer the questions
What did we discuss in the last lesson?
Do you like watching movies?
Which movie do you like the most?
Part 2
Useful phrases
Teacher guides the student the phrases for opinions
Sharing personal views on a movie
- In my opinion…
- I think that…
- I believe that…
- I feel that…
- From my point of view…
- It seems to me that…
Example:
- In my opinion, ‘Frozen’ is a fun movie with great songs to sing along to.
- I think that, ‘Spider-Man’ is really exciting and full of cool action.
- I believe that, ‘Finding Nemo’ is very funny and good for kids.
- I feel that, ‘The Lion King’ is a bit sad but also has happy moments.
- From my point of view, ‘Cars’ is cool, especially if you like fast races.
- It seems to me that ‘Up’ is touching and can make both kids and adults cry.
Teacher guides the student the phrases for recommendations
Suggesting a movie based on genre preferences, recent hit (trend), particular mood,…
- I recommend…
- I suggest…
- You should watch…
- If you like…, you’ll love…
- It’s worth watching…
- Don’t miss…
Example:
- I recommend ‘Toy Story’ if you like fun adventure movies.
- I suggest ‘The Greatest Showman’ for great music and dancing.
- You should watch ‘Coco’; it’s a new hit and very colorful.
- If you like action, you’ll love ‘Black Panther’; it’s so cool.
- It’s worth watching ‘Inside Out’ when you feel happy or sad.
- Don’t miss ‘Wonder’; it’s a beautiful story about being kind.
Part 3
Vocabulary
Read the word, its’ meaning, and the examples
Then make up your own sentences using the word.
Student can skip the words they already know.
plot
/plɑːt/
the story of a book, film, play, etc.
She enjoys movies with a complex plot.
The plots of his books are basically all the same.
subtitle
/ˈsʌbˌtaɪ.təl/
Text on screen translating or transcribing dialogue in movies.
We turned on subtitles to understand the foreign film.
Some people prefer subtitles even in English-speaking movies.
character
/ˈker.ək.tər/
A person or role represented in a movie or story.
The main character in the film faced many challenges.
She played a supporting character in the movie.
director
/dɪˈrek.tər/
a person who is in charge of a film or play and tells the actors how to play their parts
The director won an award for best movie.
He always wanted to work as a film director.
actor
/ˈæk.tər/
A male who performs a role in a movie, play, or television.
The actor prepared for his role for months.
He is a famous actor known for dramatic roles.
actress
/ˈæk.trəs/
A female who performs a role in a movie, play, or television.
The young actress made her debut in a feature film.
She's the highest-paid actress in Hollywood.
cast
/kæst/
the actors/actresses in a film, play, or show
She was excited to join the cast of the play.
The play's cast of characters is on the second page of the programme.
effect
/ɪˈfekt/
The visual or sound elements created to enhance a movie.
The special effects in the movie were impressive.
They used effects to make the setting realistic.
play (a role)
/pleɪ/
To perform as a character in a movie, play, or show.
He will play the lead role in the upcoming movie.
They're playing roles in a historical drama.
Make up your own sentences using the words.
Part 4
Dialogue Practice
Practice the conversation with teacher
Two friends, Alex and Sam, are sitting on a park bench discussing movies.
Alex
Hey Sam, did you watch that funny movie directed by Taika Waititi?
No, I haven’t, Alex. What’s the story?
Sam
Alex
It’s very funny! The plot is about a kid on a wild adventure. The effects are super cool, too.
Sounds fun! Who’s the main actor?
Sam
Alex
The main character is played by this kid actor, Julian Dennison. He’s really good.
I’m curious about the rest of the cast now.
Sam
Alex
There are some well-known actors and actresses in it. They all play really unique and funny roles.
Nice. But I sometimes miss jokes because I’m slow with English. Does it have subtitles?
Sam
Alex
Yes, there are subtitles. I suggest you use them so you won’t miss out on the laughs.
That’s thoughtful. I think I’ll give it a watch. You always pick out the best movies.
Sam
Alex
Trust me, it’s worth watching. You’ll be laughing the whole time!
You’ve sold me on it. Let’s watch it together!
Sam
Alex
For sure! Let’s plan for Friday night.
Check your understanding
What kind of movie did Alex watch that was directed by Taika Waititi?
Why is Sam concerned about watching the movie?
What did Alex suggest to Sam to help understand the jokes in the movie?
Sample answer
- A funny adventure movie.
- Sam is slow with English.
- To use subtitles.
Part 5
Speaking Practice
Imagine you’ve recently watched a movie and you want to discuss it with a friend.
Write down what you would say, using the phrases provided below.
Be sure to include details about the plot, your opinions on the characters, the acting, and whether you would recommend the movie to others. (2-3 mins for preparation) and then talk.
Phrases for opinions:
- In my opinion…
- I think that…
- I believe that…
- I feel that…
- From my point of view…
- It seems to me that…
Phrases for recommendations:
- I recommend…
- I suggest…
- You should watch…
- If you like…, you’ll love…
- It’s worth watching…
- Don’t miss…
Guide:
- Choose a movie you have seen.
- Describe the movie’s plot briefly.
- Share your opinion about the main character or any other character.
- Comment on the quality of the acting.
- Give your overall impression of the film.
- Make a recommendation to a friend about watching the movie.
Now, student make their own phrases
Example
- The movie I watched is called 'The Adventure Park'.
- It's about a group of friends who find a magical amusement park in the forest.
- I think the main character, Max, is very brave and funny.
- In my opinion, the actors played their roles very well, especially the actress who played Zoe.
- I feel that the movie was exciting and had a lot of funny moments.
- If you like stories about friendship and magic, then you'll love 'The Adventure Park'. It's worth watching on a weekend.
Part 6
Discussion
Let’s use the vocabulary you’ve learned during the lesson and talk about the following topics/questions freely!
Teacher helps student expand and correct the answers
Do you like to watch movies at home or in the cinema?
What’s more important: a good story or big effects?
Can you tell me about a movie with good actors?
Why are movies from other countries good to watch?
Have you seen a movie that was better than the book?
What kind of movies do you enjoy? (entertaining, romantic, comedic, dramatic, …)
Who is your favorite director?
Have you ever not liked a popular movie?
How important is music in a movie to you?
Review
Let’s review the lesson with teacher
9 new words in this lesson
Useful phrases for opinions & recomendations
Speaking practice
See you next lesson
Homework
Do homework
Please rewrite the paragraph from Part 5 and send it to the teacher for grammar checking.
Afterward, practice speaking it out loud and record your speech. Then, send the recording to the teacher to check your pronunciation
