ENGLISH EXTRA
Conversation Club

TV and Movies

Before Conversation Club

These are all words connected with television and movies. Can you add them to the correct
categories below? Do you know any other related words you can add?

twist drama soundtrack gripping

shocking science fiction uplifting predictable

over the top poignant documentary special effects

western current affairs action-packed comedy

horror channel plot trailer

Genres ​/​ʒɒnrəz/ Adjectives Other Related Words

At Conversation Club
1. How many hours of TV do you watch a week? Do you watch it every day? Do you
actually pay attention to it, or just have it on in the background?
2. Do you think you should restrict your TV viewing? Were you allowed watch as much TV
as you liked as a child? Do you think TV is harmful for children?
3. Do you watch the news? Do you find it depressing?
4. Do you have a favourite channel? What kind of programmes do you watch? Do you
watch educational programmes?
5. Do you watch reality TV shows? Are they entertaining or a waste of time?
6. Do you prefer the TV or the internet for news? Movies? Other things?
7. Have you ever watched foreign TV? If so, how does it compare to Spanish TV?
8. Do you watch programmes or movies in English? With or without subtitles? How much
do you understand? Do you prefer British, American, or other accents?
9. How often do you go to the cinema? Do you wish you could go more often?
10. What was the last movie you saw? Would you recommend it? Why?/Why not?
11. Do you have a favourite movie genre? Why do you prefer this genre? Do you also
watch other types of movie?
12. What is your favourite movie of all time? Why? How would you describe it?
13. Describe a movie you hate. Why do you hate it so much?
14. Do you prefer watching a movie in the cinema or at home? Why?
15. Do you watch old black and white movies? How do they differ from modern movies?
16. Do you like screen adaptations of books? Which is generally better?

After Conversation Club

Do you understand the phrases in ​bold​. Look them up if you don't. Do you say something
similar in your language?

1. I can't understand why people would rather sit and watch the ​idiot box​ at home than
get out and see the real world.
2. My teenage son spends his time ​glued to the screen​.
3. She's one of the biggest stars of the ​silver screen​.
4. I'm not feeling well today, but I can't give up now - ​the show must go on​.
5. It was full of suspense. I was ​on the edge of my seat​ for the whole movie!
6. I have no time to cook tonight, but thankfully I have some ​TV dinners​ in the freezer.