“Conversation Starter Lesson Series: Intermediate” is designed for intermediate-level ESL learners who want to improve their fluency and confidence in speaking English.
Each lesson includes an engaging reading material with audio, vocabulary and expressions, comprehension questions, and discussion questions to be used for one to one class, group class, or self-study for both online and offline classes.
Unit 3: Entertainment
Story 01: Movies and TV Shows
Key Lesson Vocabulary & Expressions: Look over and review before proceeding.
- Fast-paced
- Thrilling
- Stunts
- Come out on top
- Impossible situation
- Escape from reality
- Special effects
- Choreography
- Cinematography
- Sequences
Read or Listen to the following passage:
I have always been a fan of action movies, ever since I was a kid. There’s just something about the fast-paced action and thrilling stunts that really gets my heart racing. I love the way the hero always manages to come out on top, no matter how impossible the situation seems.
I think part of the reason I enjoy action movies so much is that they allow me to escape from reality for a little while. When I’m watching an action movie, I can forget about my own problems and worries and lose myself in the excitement of the story. It’s like taking a mini-vacation from my own life.
Of course, I also appreciate the artistry that goes into making a good action movie. The special effects, choreography, and cinematography are all top-notch, and it’s always fun to see how they bring the action sequences to life on screen.
All in all, there’s just something about action movies that really speaks to me. They’re thrilling, exciting, and a great way to unwind after a long day.
Comprehension Questions:
- What is the narrator’s opinion of action movies?
- Why does the narrator enjoy action movies?
- How do action movies help the narrator escape from reality?
- What does the narrator appreciate about the artistry of action movies?
- What words would the narrator use to describe action movies?
Conversations Starters:
- What are some of your favorite movies or TV shows, and why do you enjoy them?
- Do you prefer watching movies or TV shows? Why?
- How do you usually decide what to watch?
- What is the most memorable movie or TV show you’ve ever seen?
- Have you ever binge-watched a TV show? What was it, and what was your experience like?
- Do you like watching movies or TV shows in their original language, or do you prefer dubbed or subtitled versions?
- Have you ever been disappointed by a movie or TV show that you were really excited to watch? What happened?
- Do you think movies and TV shows have the power to influence society or change people’s attitudes? Give an example.
- What do you think of the current state of the movie and TV industry? Are there any trends or changes you would like to see?
- Do you have any favorite actors or actresses, and why do you admire them?
