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REVIEW - How To Talk About Films

The document provides guidance on how to talk about films in a foreign language classroom. It outlines the key steps and structure to follow, including: (1) introducing the film by name and background details; (2) discussing the plot, visuals, and soundtrack in separate body paragraphs; and (3) concluding with an opinion on why the film should be recommended or not. Useful vocabulary related to movie elements and genres is also presented. The document aims to help students learn to discuss and analyze films in the target language.

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REVIEW - How To Talk About Films

The document provides guidance on how to talk about films in a foreign language classroom. It outlines the key steps and structure to follow, including: (1) introducing the film by name and background details; (2) discussing the plot, visuals, and soundtrack in separate body paragraphs; and (3) concluding with an opinion on why the film should be recommended or not. Useful vocabulary related to movie elements and genres is also presented. The document aims to help students learn to discuss and analyze films in the target language.

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How to talk

about films
Lengua extranjera y su didáctica II: Inglés

Teacher: Silvia Bravo


Structure: Steps that you have to follow

A INTRODUCTION:
-What is the name of the film?
-Background information: setting, main
character, director, year of release

B BODY PARAGRAPHS:
-One idea per paragraph.
-You can talk about the plot, how the film
begins, develops and ends.
-Other aspects: visual effects,
soundtrack…

C CONCLUSION:
-Include your opinion
-Why would you recommend this film?
VOCABULARY
Movie elements
Soundtrack
Special effects
Plot

Background info Genres


The film is set in… Action-packed
The film is directed by… Horror
The film is based on a real-life story Animation

Recommendations
Opinion I would highly / strongly
From my point of view, recommend this film because…
As a I see it, I would not recommend this
As far as I’m concerned, because…
Don’t miss it!
More samples
Let’s practise! :)
More useful phrases
The cast is excellent
-The plot revolves around
1 The dialogues are touching /
-The film touches upon the problem of…
hilarious / boring 4
-It takes place in…

-It has an unexpected twist The film is dull / boring /


2 -The starring role is played exciting / disappointing /
by... weak / excellent / true to life 5

-All in all, it is well worth-seeing It is bound to be a box-office hit


-This film is a must-see It’s a must!
3 -On the whole, I thoroughly It’s certainly at the top of my 6
recommend this film as it is a list of good movies
masterpiece
Speaking

What’s a film that you


1
like? Why?

And a film that you


2 dislike? Tell me why

What’s the last film that


3 you watched at the
cinema?

Are you excited about any


4 film releases?
Guess the movie: (click here to get to the link)
Can you guess the movie from the emojis?
Padlet

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