TEACHER’S NOTES
ESL / EFL RESOURCES Talking about Films Lesson
Activity Type Introduction
Reading, writing, In this film and cinema lesson, students learn vocabulary related
listening and speaking to films and film genres and practice talking about movies.
activity
Procedure
Language Focus Give each student a copy of the lesson.
Film genres
Students begin by looking at film genres. Go through the first genre
Film vocabulary with the class and read the definition and example films. Ask the
students to think of other example films that belong to that genre
Adjectives and write them on the worksheet.
Then, have the students write their own definitions for the other
Aim types of film genre and example films belonging to each category.
To learn vocabulary
When the students have finished, go through the answers with the
related to films and film
class.
genres and to practice
talking about movies.
Next, students answer questions about their favourite film.
Ask the students to read each question and complete the gaps
Preparation
with their answers. Afterwards, have the students read out their
Make one copy of the sentences to the class.
lesson for each student.
After that, go through the adjectives to describe actors and actresses
with the class. Read the list of famous film actors and actresses and
Level have the class brainstorm other actors and actresses that can be
added to the list.
Intermediate (A2-B1)
Students then complete the sentences using the adjectives and
Time write about their favourite film actors and actresses.
60 minutes Following that, divide the students into groups of three or four.
Students then take it in turns to talk about films using the prompts
on the worksheet.
Students also role-play a conversation about choosing which film to
see at the cinema.
Finally, have the students present their role-plays to the class and
give feedback.
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TV AND FILMS
ESL / EFL RESOURCES Talking about Films Lesson
A. Define each film genre and write down example films belonging to each category.
Film Genre Definition Example Films
Follows a story of two people who fall Titanic
Romance in love. Usually involves the couple Pretty Woman
overcoming some problems or troubles. The Twilight Saga
Comedy
Horror
Sci-fi
Thriller
Animation
Action
War
Family
Crime
Drama
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TV AND FILMS
ESL / EFL RESOURCES Talking about Films Lesson
B. Answer these questions about your favourite film.
1. What's your favourite film?
My favourite film is .......................................................................................................
2. What kind of film is it?
It's a/an ......................................................................................................................
3. Who stars in it?
................................................................................................................... stars in it.
4. Where does it take place?
It takes place in/at/on ...................................................................................................
5. What's it about?
It's about ....................................................................................................................
6. Why do you like it?
I like it because ...........................................................................................................
C. Complete each gap with the name of a film actor or actress.
Here are some names to help you: Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Keira Knightly,
Angelina Jolie, Tom Cruise, Jim Carey, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Orlando Bloom, Adam Sandler,
Ralph Fiennes
1. ........................................... is hilarious.
2. ........................................... is overrated.
3. ........................................... is talented.
4. ........................................... is expressful.
5. ........................................... is boring.
6. ........................................... is sophisticated.
D. Who is your favourite film actor? Why?
..................................................................................................................................
E. Who is your favourite film actress? Why?
..................................................................................................................................
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F. Work in small groups. Use the prompts to practice talking about films.
1. Talk about the last movie you saw at the cinema.
What movie was it?
Who starred in it?
What was it about?
Did you enjoy it?
2. Describe a film genre you really like.
What film genre is it?
Why do you like this type of genre?
Give examples of films that belong to this genre.
3. Describe the worst film you have ever seen.
What was the film?
What was it about?
Who starred in it?
Why was it so bad?
4. Talk about a film that you watched with someone.
What was the film?
What was it about?
Where did you watch it?
Why did you and your friend(s) or family choose to see it?
Did you enjoy it?
5. Each choose a film you would like to watch at the cinema. Role-play a conversation
about choosing which film to see at the cinema. Answer these questions in your role-
play:
Which film does each group member want to watch and why?
Which film do you all decide to see at the cinema and why?
When and where are you going to watch the film?
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