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Conversation Questions for learning English: Films and Cinema - Recipes For English

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ESL Conversation Questions - Films and Cinema. Improve your speaking and writing skills. Learn English. EFL, FCE, TOEIC 英語 aprender inglés

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Warm-up Questions:
What movies came out this year? What movies are out now? Which of them have you seen? How were they?

Discussion Questions:

1. What genres of movies do you like?

2. What's your favorite movie of all time? Why do you like it?

3. What's the worst movie you have ever seen?

4. Is going to the movies too expensive? How much are you willing to pay to see a movie at the cinema? Will you pay more to see a 3D, 4D, or IMAX movie?

5. Who is the most beautiful actress in the world? Who is the most handsome actor in the world?

6. Talk about someone that you think is very talented at acting.

7. Do you like animated movies? Or are they just for kids?

8. Do you enjoy movies from your own country or other countries more? From which other countries?

9. Do you try to watch films that win awards? Are awards good indicators of film quality?

1. What do you like to eat or drink while watching a film?

2. How long should a movie be? How long is too long?

3. Are sequels ever as good as the original? Give examples of good sequels if you can.

4. How do you choose which movie to watch? By the genre? The director? The main star?

5. Does watching movies in English help you learn English? Would you recommend this method to language students?

6. Can we learn about a culture from the movies that culture produces? What have you learned from foreign films?

7. Do you mind reading subtitles when you watch a foreign language film, or would you prefer it to be dubbed into your own language?

8. Films are rated for age-appropriateness. Are these ratings effective?

9. Are you looking forward to any upcoming movies? What film do you want to watch these days?

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ESL Discussion: What's your favorite movie genre? What's your favorite movie of all time? How long should a movie be?

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A Part of Conversation Questions for the ESL Classroom.

What is your all-time favorite movie?

What is your favorite movie?

Are there any kinds of movies you dislike?

If so, what kinds?

Why do you dislike them?

Do you like to watch horror movies?

Do you prefer fiction or nonfiction books? How about movies?

Do you usually watch movies at home or at a movie theater?

Have you ever seen the same movie more than once?
If yes, name it (or them).

Have you ever seen ___? (Insert the name of a movie.)

How often do you go to movies?

How often do you rent videos?

If a book has been made into a movie, which do you prefer to do first, see the movie or read the book? Why?

What do you think of people who talk during movies at a movie theater?

What is the best movie you have ever seen?

Who was in it?

Why did you like it?

Who was the director?

What is the scariest movies you have ever seen?

What's the funniest?

What's the most romantic?

What is the worst movie you've ever seen?

What was the last movie you saw?

Was it good?

Who did you see it with?

What's the best movie you've ever seen?

Which do you like better, action movies or comedy movies?

What movie star would you most like to meet?

Who is your favorite actor or actress?

What do you think of reality shows?

Do you think that films can be educational?

Is there a movie you could watch over and over again?

Who's your favorite director?

See any good movies lately?

How much does it cost to see a movie in your country?

Do you usually rent DVD's or videos when you rent movies?

What's one of your favorite movies?

What kind of movie is it?

Who's in it?

Who directed it?

Why do you like it?

When did it come out?

Where was it filmed?

How many times have you seen it?

Would you recommend it? Why?

Do you think movies have been developing technology or technology has been developing movies?

What is the most horrible movie you have ever seen?

What kind of movie do you like?

How much do you spend to buy DVD movies?

Are addicted to watching movies?

Do you like to see a movie many times?

Would you like to be an actor/actress? Why or why not?

Do you think action movies are bad for children?

Which do you prefer, to watch movies or to read books?

How much money do you spend when you go to movies?

What do you prefer, animated movies or real movies?

What is your favorite movie soundtrack?

Do you think historical movies are educational?

Do you like documentaries?

Who is your favorite movie hero?

What do you think about comic books movies?

Can you remember the name of the first movie you saw that made you cry?

What is your favorite classical movie?

Which do you prefer, comedy movies or horror movies?

Have you ever watched a movie twice that you disliked?

Do you ever download bootleg movies?

In your country what common courtesies apply when watching a movie at the cinema?

Have you ever seen a movie in another country? Describe the experience.

What movie ratings are enforced in your country?

What does it mean if a movie "bombs"?

Are movie trailers common at the cinema in your country?

Do you like foreign films that are dubbed in your mother tongue or do you like watching the film in its original form?

What kind of movie would you like to star in? Why?

Do you think there should be more movies made in your country?

What is something that you have never seen happen in a movie?

What things happen too often in movies?

What is the name of a boring movie you have seen. Is there a way to make it better?

How would you make a really bad movie?

Which movie star do you think should die today?

Which movie star should live forever?

Which two movie stars would you like to have for your parents?

If a movie star wanted to marry you, would you divorce your spouse?

If you could be a movie bad guy, which one would you be?

Have you ever thought about what super powers you would like to have?

Which famous person would you like to have for a best friend?

How often would you go to the movie theater if you always had free tickets?

Which movie has the best story ? Tell me about it.

Which horror movie is the scariest? Why?

If they made a movie about your life, what kind of movie would it be?

Which actor or actress would be you in a movie about your life?

Do you want your children to be actors or actresses?

How would your life change if you could do TV commercials?

How would you like to clean house for a celebrity?

Would you let a movie crew film in your house?

Would you like to be a movie extra?

Do you think there is too much nudity in movies, or not enough?

Do you think there is too much violence in movies? Does it affect children?

Do you think a movie has to be expensive to make to become a blockbuster? Why?

Why do some people become famous and others don't?

Would you rather be in a movie, or be given $500.000?

Would you like to be in a television drama?

What kind of character would you like to play in a television drama?

Would you be willing to be on a TV show in only your underwear

What's the scariest movie you've ever seen?

If someone were to make a movie about your life, what would you

want included? Include AT LEAST three points !

When there's a new movie on and you are interested in it, do you usually go to the cinema to watch it or wait and see it on DVD?

What do you think about eating during movies at a movie theater?

What are the different types/genres of films you can watch?

Which ones do you like?

What kinds of books do you usually read?

Do you usually eat something while you are watching a film at the cinema?

Do you think that films should be more educational?

Do you prefer classic films or westerns?

Have you got a favorite?

Have you ever fallen asleep in the middle of a film? Why?

Do you remember which one it was?

Do you choose a film for the plot/story or the actors?

Do you usually choose which films to watch?

What is the longest film you've ever seen? How many hours was it?

Do you like animated films?

Have you seen any of the "Lord of the Rings" or "Harry Potter" films? Did you enjoy them?

Do you prefer watching films in their original version or in your mother language?

If you decide to rent a movie, how do you choose one?

Who chooses the programs the family watches together?

Who holds the remote in your family?

If two people want to watch different programs at the same time, how do you settle the problemShould you read the book before you see the movie?

Should some kinds of movies not be made?

Should children under the age of 10 be allowed to see horror movies?

What common courtesies apply when watching a movie at the cinema?

What kind of movie would you like to star in? Why?

Do you think there should be more movies made in your country?

What is something that you have never seen happen in a movie?

What things happen too often in movies?

Think of a boring movie you've seen. Is there a way to make it

better?

How would you make a really bad movie?

Which movie star do you think should die today?

Which movie star should live forever?

Which two movie stars would you like to have for parents?

If a movie star wanted to marry you, would you divorce your spouse?

If you could be a movie bad guy, which one would you be?

Have you ever thought about what super powers you'd like to have?

Which famous person would you like to have for a best friend?

How often would you go to the movie theater if you always had free tickets?

Which movie has the best story? Tell me about it.

Which horror movie is the scariest? Why?

Would you be willing to leave your country forever if you could be famous?

What are some problems that famous people have?

Would it be a problem if your sweetheart became famous but you didn't?

If they made a movie about your life, what kind of movie would it be?

Which actor or actress would be you in a movie about your life?

Do you want your children to be actors or actresses?

How would your life change if you could do TV commercials?

Would you like to clean house for a celebrity?

Would you let a movie crew film in your house?

What kind or style of music would it be weird for your parents to listen to? Why?

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A list of questions you can use to generate conversations in the ESL/EFL classroom.

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STUDENT A's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student B.)

(1)

What do you think of when you hear the word 'movie'?

(2)

Would you like to work in the movie industry?

(3)

Why are movies called movies?

(4)

Which movie would you like to live in?

(5)

What's the best movie you've ever seen?

(6)

Do you prefer watching movies at the cinema or on TV?

(7)

Who is the biggest movie hero ever and the biggest ever bad guy?

(8)

Which country makes the best movies?

(9)

Who are your favourite movie stars (and why)?

(10)

What's the worst movie you've ever seen?

STUDENT B's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student A.)

(2)

Do you think movies make people more violent?

(3)

What movie genre do you like best?

(4)

Which actor would you want to play you in a movie about you? Why?

(5)

Would you like a job as a movie critic?

(6)

What things make a great movie a great movie?

(7)

Tell me about the first time you went to the movie theater?

(8)

If you could make a movie, what would it be about?

(9)

Do you prefer to watch a good movie, a good documentary or a good game of sport?

(10)

Who do you like watching movies with best?

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ESL Conversation Lesson Questions: Free classroom handouts. English lesson on MOVIES. Use for debates, discussions, speaking, conversations, independent learning and more.

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The Oscars this year were a big victory for the movie "Oppenheimer," directed by Christopher Nolan. It won seven awards, including best picture, best actor, and best director.

The film tells the story of the man who created the atomic bomb.

Cillian Murphy, who played the lead role, won the best actor award. This was his first Oscar win and the first time someone from Ireland has won in this category. Robert Downey Jr. won the best supporting actor award. This was also his first Oscar win.

Christopher Nolan won his first best director Oscar for this film.

Emma Stone won the best actress award for the comedy "Poor Things." This is her second Oscar award. The movie also won awards for production design, hairstyling and makeup, and costume design.

The movie "The Zone of Interest," directed by Jonathan Glazer, won the award for best international feature. This is the first time a British film has won in this category. The movie also won an award for sound.

Da'Vine Joy Randolph won the best supporting actress Oscar for her role in the drama "The Holdovers."

The movie "Barbie" had eight nominations, but won just one award for best original song, performed by Billie Eilish. Ryan Gosling also performed his nominated song "I'm Just Ken" at the ceremony.

The documentary "20 Days in Mauripol," about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, won the award for best documentary. This is the first time a movie from Ukraine has won an Oscar.

Japanese cinema also did well. "The Boy and the Heron" won best animated feature and "Godzilla Minus One" won best visual effects.

Vocabulary

Oscar - A special gold trophy given at the Academy Awards for movies; * 'The Oscars' is another name for the Academy Awards

Victory - win; success; achievement; triumph

Direct - to lead; to be in charge; to command; to give orders;

Award - A prize given for doing something well; 🥇🏆

Include - to contain; incorporate; to be part of; to have something smaller as a part of it; come with

Picture (motion picture) - movie; film

Actor - A person who pretends to be someone else in a play or movie (often used for men)

Director - a person in charge of making a movie or a play; the boss of a movie or play production

Film - movie; motion picture

Atomic bomb - A very powerful bomb that uses nuclear energy

Play - to act as; to be a character in a show or movie

Lead - The main role in a play or movie

Role - the character that an actor or actress plays in a movie or a play

Category - a type, or a group of things having some features that are the same

Supporting actor/actress - not the main actor in a movie or show; someone who plays a smaller role in a movie or play, but is still important to the story;

Actress - A female actor; A person who pretends to be someone else in a play or movie (used for women)

Production design - The look and feel of a movie's set; Making the sets and backgrounds look real for a movie

Hairstyling - The way an actor's hair is styled or looks for a movie; Fixing someone's hair to look a certain way for a movie

Makeup - Cosmetics and makeup design used on actors for a movie; to change someone's face or appearance for a movie

Costume - the clothing that actors and actresses wear in a movie, play or TV show; clothing people wear for fun

Costume design - The clothes actors wear in a movie;

Feature - A full-length movie, not a short one

Nomination - the act of officially suggesting someone or something for a job, position, or prize; the first step in the process of giving someone an award or choosing them for a job

Original - Something that is the first of its kind; not a copy or remake

Perform - to entertain people by dancing, singing, acting, or playing music

Ceremony - A formal event, especially one celebrating a special occasion

Documentary - A movie that tells about real people and events;

Invasion - the action of attacking and entering another country or area

Cinema - Another word for movies or the movie industry;

Animated - A movie made with drawings, not real people

Visual effects - Special tricks and techniques used to make unreal things seem real in movies

Quiz

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Discussion Questions

In your opinion, does winning an Oscar change an actor's or director's career? How?

What impact do you think an Oscar win has on a country's film industry?

Why do you think "Oppenheimer" won so many awards?

Is it important for movies to be historically accurate, even if they are not documentaries? Why or why not?

Original Story

Fill-in-the-Blank Listening Practice

The Oscars this ______ were a big victory for the movie "Oppenheimer," directed ______ Christopher Nolan. It won seven awards, including best ______, best actor, and best director.

The film tells the story of the ______ who created the atomic bomb.

Cillian Murphy, ______ played the lead role, won the best actor award. This was his ______ Oscar win and the first time someone from ______ has won in this category. Robert Downey Jr. won the best ______ actor award. This was also his first Oscar ______.

Christopher Nolan won his first ______ director Oscar for this film.

Emma Stone won the best ______ award for the comedy "Poor Things." This is her second Oscar ______. The movie also won awards for ______ design, hairstyling and makeup, and costume ______.

The movie "The Zone of Interest," directed by ______ Glazer, won the award for best international feature. This is the ______ time a British film has won in this category. The movie ______ won an award for sound.

Da'Vine Joy Randolph won the best ______ actress Oscar for her role in the ______ "The Holdovers."

The movie "Barbie" had ______ nominations, but won just one award for best original ______, performed by Billie Eilish. Ryan Gosling also ______ his nominated song "I'm Just Ken" at the ceremony.

The ______ "20 Days in Mauripol," about the Russian invasion of ______, won the award for best documentary. This is the first time a movie ______ Ukraine has won an Oscar.

Japanese cinema also did ______. "The Boy and the Heron" won best animated ______ and "Godzilla Minus One" won best visual ______.

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