In this lesson we’re looking at talking about media in English.
We’ll look at how to talk about you favourite books, films and tv series. Have a look at the vocabulary and expressions below, and make sure you understand what they mean.
Have fun with the lesson, and don’t forget to try the quizzes.
– James.
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One / Ones
To refer to something a second time, you can use personal pronouns:
Have you seen it?
You can also use one or ones:
I love the Spiderman films, I’ve seen every one.
Oh! I’ve heard of that one!
James Bond films? I like the ones with Roger Moore.
Read the sentences below and decide what the underlined word refers to.
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I loved it! But my husband fell asleep during the first act.
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I didn't like the first one, but his latest one was a real page-turner!
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I hadn't played the first one, so I didn't understand the second one.
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Yes, can I have one with ham and mushrooms, but no cheese.
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Yeah, it was really exciting, especially that goal in the 90th minute!
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No, I haven't seen that one. Is that the one that stars Tom Cruise?
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Yes, do you do non-alcoholic ones?
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Honestly I think they're spoiled, rude and noisy!
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Talking about books
Here are some expressions you would use when you talk about books:
he was such a good writer
it’s such a page-turner
it’s difficult to put down
it’s so well written
I couldn’t get into it
Talking about series
Here are some you would use when you talk about the series’ you watch:
each episode ends on a cliffhanger
I binged the entire season
I can’t wait for the next season
no spoilers!
the ending was epic
Talking about films
Here are more expressions, this time talking about films that you’ve seen:
it’s a classic
I haven’t seen it yet
I was on the edge of my seat
it doesn’t translate well onto film
it’s a bit cheesy
Asking questions
Here are some questions you might ask when you’re conversing about media:
What’s it called?
Who wrote it?
Who directed it?
Who starred in it?
Who are the main characters?
Where does it take place?
What’s it about?
Why do you like it?
Match the answers to the questions about the films and books.
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The Godfather
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- Francis Ford Coppola
- New York
- An American-Italian crime family
- It's gripping and tense
- Marlon Brando and Al Pacino
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Who directed it?
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Where does it take place?
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What’s it about?
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Why do you like it?
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Who starred in it?
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Back to the Future
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- Back to the Future
- Marty McFly and Emmet "Doc" Brown
- A man and a boy that travel through time
- Hill Valley, California
- It's a classic!
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What’s it called?
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Who are the main characters?
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What’s it about?
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Where does it take place?
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Why do you like it?
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The Beach
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- Alex Garland
- A British backpacker's adventure in Thailand
- Richard and Daffy Duck
- Thailand
- It's a real page-turner
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Who wrote it?
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What’s it about?
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Who are the main characters?
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Where does it take place?
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Why do you like it?
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The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
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- The Fellowship of the Ring
- J.R.R Tolkien
- Frodo Baggins and Gandalf the Wizard
- A fantasy world called Middle Earth
- It's epic!
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What's it called?
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Who wrote it?
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Who are the main characters?
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Where does it take place?
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Why do you like it?
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- Yes, do you do non-alcoholic ones?
- Honestly I think they‘re spoiled, rude and noisy!
- I loved it! But my husband fell asleep during the first act.
- No, I haven’t seen that one. Is that the one that stars Tom Cruise?
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Would you like to order a cocktail?
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What do you think of Caroline's kids?
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Did you enjoy the play?
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Have you seen Edge of Tomorrow?
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Sort elements
- Yeah, it was really exciting, especially that goal in the 90th minute!
- I hadn’t played the first one, so I didn’t understand the second one.
- Yes, can I have one with ham and mushrooms, but no cheese.
- I didn’t like the first one, but his latest one was a real page-turner!
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Did you catch the match last night?
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You've played Resident Evil 2, haven't you? What did you think?
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Would you like to order a pizza?
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What did you think of Stephen King's Dark Tower novels?
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