Stories on screen and on the page, and the ones that stay with us. 20 questions from A1 to C1, with follow-ups and role plays. Answer out loud in full sentences.
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A1Beginner
Do you like movies?Then: What kind of movies do you like?
Do you watch TV in the evening?
Do you like to read?Then: What do you like to read?
Who is your favorite actor?
Did you watch a movie last week?Then: Was it good?
A2Elementary
What was your favorite TV show when you were a child?Then: What was it about?
Do you prefer watching movies at home or in a movie theater?Then: What do you like about it?
Have you ever read a book and then seen the movie?Then: Which one was better?
How often do you watch shows in English?Then: Do you use subtitles?
B1Intermediate
What is a movie or book that has stayed with you for a long time?Then: Why do you think it affected you so much?
If you could step into the world of any story, which one would you choose?
Have you ever stopped watching a series halfway through?Then: What made you lose interest?
What would you recommend to someone who wants to improve their English with TV or books?
Do you think people used to read more before streaming services existed?
B2Upper intermediate
Is there a story you didn’t appreciate when you were younger but see differently now?
What are the pros and cons of releasing a whole series at once rather than one episode a week?
How do movies or shows from your country differ from big Hollywood productions?Then: Which do you prefer, and why?
C1Advanced
Should a book or a movie be judged separately from the behavior of the person who made it?
Recommendation algorithms decide much of what we watch and read. What might we be missing as a result?
Why do you think some stories are retold again and again across cultures and centuries?
Role plays
Work with a partner or a tutor. Read the situation together, then each person opens only their own card. Use the phrases to help you.
A2 Elementary
Choosing a movie to watch together
You and a friend have one free evening and want to watch a movie at home. You have very different tastes.
Card A: Friend A
You want something funny and light because you had a long week. You don’t like scary movies. Suggest two ideas.
Card B: Friend B
You want an exciting thriller. You also have to leave by 10 p.m., so the movie can’t be too long. Ask questions and agree on one movie.
Useful phrases
What do you feel like watching?
I’m not really in the mood for…
How about…?
How long is it?
I’ve heard it’s really good.
Okay, let’s watch…
B2 Upper intermediate
Choosing the next book for a club
You are both members of a small book club, and it is your turn to choose the next book together. You have very different ideas.
Card A: Member A
You want to read a long classic novel because the group has read only light books lately. Explain why it would be worth the effort.
Card B: Member B
You think many members are busy and might give up on a long book. You prefer something short and recent. Discuss the trade-offs and agree on one proposal for the group.