Topic 113: Movies and TV Series

A1-A2 (Beginner-Elementary)

1. What is your favorite movie or TV series?

2. How do you watch movies or TV shows?

3. Do you prefer watching movies at home or in the cinema? Why?

4. What type of movies or TV shows do you like to watch?

5. How do movies make you feel?

6. Do you watch movies in English or your native language? Why?

7. Who is your favorite actor or actress?

8. How often do you watch TV shows or movies?

9. Do you like watching movies with subtitles? Why or why not?

10. What is the last movie you watched?

11. What makes a good movie or TV series?

12. Do you like to watch movies alone or with friends? Why?

13. What is the most exciting movie or TV series you’ve ever watched?

14. Do you think movies can help you learn new things? How?

15. Do you like to watch the news or movies more? Why?

16. What kind of movies do you think are good for kids to watch?

B1-B2 (Intermediate-Upper Intermediate)

17. What is the difference between watching a movie and watching a TV series?

18. How do TV shows influence people’s opinions or ideas?

19. Why do people enjoy watching movies or TV series?

20. How does the plot of a movie affect its popularity?

21. Do you think movies or TV shows can teach important life lessons? Why?

22. How do you feel about watching movies that are based on real stories or history?

23. What are some common themes or genres in movies or TV shows?

24. Do you think movies and TV shows today are better or worse than those in the past? Why?

25. How do movies reflect the culture or society of the time they were made?

26. What role do special effects play in making a movie exciting or interesting?

27. How do you feel about watching movies or TV shows in a foreign language?

28. What is your opinion on reality TV shows?

29. Do you prefer watching movies with a happy ending or a sad ending? Why?

30. What do you think about TV series that have many seasons? Are they better than movies?

31. How do you feel when a movie or TV series ends?

32. What kind of movies do you think are good for a relaxing evening?

C1-C2 (Advanced-Proficient)

33. How do movies and TV series impact society and culture?

34. How do film directors influence the storytelling in movies and TV series?

35. What makes a movie or TV series timeless and popular across generations?

36. How can TV shows or movies challenge traditional ideas or social norms?

37. How has the representation of different cultures in movies changed over the years?

38. What role does film and television play in shaping public opinion on social issues?

39. How does the soundtrack of a movie affect the emotional experience for the audience?

40. What do you think about the trend of remakes and reboots in the movie industry?

41. Do you believe that movies and TV shows should always reflect reality, or is it okay for them to be exaggerated or fictional?

42. How does streaming affect the way people watch TV shows and movies?

43. How important is diversity and inclusion in the film industry?

44. What do you think about the role of social media in influencing the success of movies or TV shows?

45. How has the representation of women in movies changed in recent years?

46. What is the role of television in shaping people’s views on political or societal issues?

47. How can movies and TV shows help people from different cultures understand each other better?

48. What are the ethical considerations in the way certain issues are portrayed in movies or TV series?