My English Class #29: "Cinema (Movies)"

(B2 Level) Version 1 (2 parts)

Vocabulary 1

A. Thrilling – passionnant (Very exciting and full of suspense). Example: “The thrilling movie kept us on the edge of our seats.” (Le film passionnant nous a tenus en haleine.)

B. Massive screen – écran géant. (Very large display for viewing images or videos). Example: “We watched the game on a massive screen at the bar.” (Nous avons regardé le match sur un écran géant au bar.) Q: Have you ever watched a movie in a massive screen? Was it better or just the same as a regular size screen? –

C. Streaming services – services de streaming. (Platforms for watching videos online). Example: “Streaming services let us watch movies at home.” (Les services de streaming nous permettent de regarder des films à la maison.) Q: What do you think of streaming services like Netflix? Is it better than going to the cinema?

D. Affordable – abordable. (Reasonably priced and not too expensive). Example: “This shop sells affordable clothes for everyone.” (Ce magasin vend des vêtements abordables pour tout le monde.) Q: Are the prices of movie tickets in your city cheap, expensive or affordable? What is your opinion? –

E. From the comfort of our own space – dans le confort de notre propre espace. (Relaxing at home or familiar surroundings). Example: “We joined the meeting from the comfort of our own space.” (Nous avons rejoint la réunion dans le confort de notre propre espace.)

F. Vary – varier. (To be different in size, amount, or type). Example: “Prices vary from one store to another.”  (Les prix varient d'un magasin à l'autre.)

G. Genres – genres. (Types or categories, especially in art or media).Example: “She enjoys different genres of music.” (Elle aime différents genres de musique.) Q: What is your favorite genres (kinds, types) of movie? Why?  –

H. Fans – fans. (People who admire a sport, art, person, or activity). Example: “The fans cheered loudly for their team.” (Les fans ont acclamé leur équipe avec enthousiasme.) Q: Who are you a big fan of? Why? [Example: “I am a big fan of Jean Reno.”] –

I. Blockbuster releases – sorties à succès. (Movies or shows expected to be very popular). Example: “Blockbuster releases attract large audiences every year.” (Les sorties à succès attirent un large public chaque année.)

J. Stunts – cascades. (Daring physical actions in movies or sports). Example: “The action movie had impressive stunts.” (Le film d'action avait des cascades impressionnantes.)

K. Mission: Impossible

Guide Questions

1. What does the speaker say about cinema (movies)?
2. What does the speaker say about streaming services?
3. What does the speaker say about people’s preferences?

 

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Vocabulary 2

A. Differ – différer, (To be different in some way). Example: “Our opinions differ on this subject.” ((Nos opinions diffèrent sur ce sujet.)

B. Mirror (verb) – refléter, (To show or represent something accurately). Example: “The painting mirrors her love for nature.” (Le tableau reflète son amour pour la nature.) Q: Do most French film mirror the lives of ordinary French people? Which film mirror the life of an ordinary French person? –

C. Opens up doors – ouvre des portes, (Creates new opportunities). Example: “Education opens up doors to better careers.” (L'éducation ouvre des portes à de meilleures carrières.)

D. Diverse – divers, (Showing a wide variety of types). Example: “Our community is home to diverse cultures.” (Notre communauté abrite des cultures diverses.)

E. Schindler’s List
F. Inception

Guide Questions

1. What does the speaker say about the influence of films?
2. What are people’s preferences?

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