“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 6: Social Media and the Internet
Story 05: Streaming Services
Key Lesson Vocabulary & Expressions: Look over and review before proceeding.
- Enthusiast
- Indulge
- Binge-watch
- Go-to
- Unique content
- Advantages
- Downsides
- Addiction
- Subscription fees
- Revolutionized
Read or Listen to the following passage:
As a Netflix enthusiast, I love to indulge in my favorite show whenever I have some free time. I typically watch a few episodes each week, but if I’m really invested in a series, I might binge-watch several episodes in one sitting. I find it convenient to be able to watch my favorite shows whenever and wherever I want, whether it’s on my laptop, phone, or TV.
While Netflix is my go-to streaming service, I also use other platforms like Hulu and Amazon Prime Video. Each service has its own unique content and features, and I appreciate being able to switch between them depending on what I’m in the mood for.
One of the biggest advantages of streaming services is the sheer amount of content that’s available at your fingertips. From classic movies to new releases to original series, there’s something for everyone. However, there are also some downsides, such as the potential for addiction and the cost of subscription fees.
Overall, I believe that streaming services have revolutionized the way we consume media, and I’m excited to see where the future of entertainment will take us.
Comprehension Questions:
- How often does the speaker watch my favorite show on Netflix?
- Does the speaker use other streaming sites besides Netflix?
- What are the benefits of streaming services?
- What are some downsides of streaming services?
- What is the speaker’s overall opinion of streaming services?
Conversations Starters:
- What are your favorite TV shows or movies to watch on streaming services?
- What streaming services do you currently use?
- Do you think that streaming services have had a positive or negative impact on the entertainment industry?
- What are some pros and cons of binge-watching TV shows?
- Do you prefer to watch TV shows as they are released or wait until the entire season is available to stream?
- What are some popular TV shows that you think are overrated?
- Have you ever discovered a new TV show or movie through a streaming service that you wouldn’t have watched otherwise?
- What is your opinion on the rising cost of subscription fees for streaming services?
- Do you think that streaming services are taking over traditional TV channels? Why or why not?
- How has the availability of streaming services changed the way you consume media?
