Topic 185: TV vs. Online Streaming Services

A1-A2 (Beginner-Elementary)

1. What is TV?

2. What is online streaming?

3. Do you watch TV or use streaming services? Why?

4. What is the difference between watching TV and using online streaming?

5. Which do you prefer, watching TV or streaming shows online? Why?

6. What kinds of programs do you watch on TV?

7. What kinds of programs do you watch on streaming services?

8. How do you feel when you have to watch a show at a specific time on TV?

9. How do you feel when you can watch a show anytime on a streaming service?

10. Why do people like streaming movies or shows on their phones or computers?

11. What are some of your favorite shows to watch online?

12. What are some benefits of watching TV instead of streaming shows?

13. What are the advantages of using streaming services over watching TV?

14. How do you choose what to watch when using streaming services?

15. Why is it important to have a good internet connection for streaming?

16. Do you think TV will be more popular than streaming in the future? Why or why not?

B1-B2 (Intermediate-Upper Intermediate)

17. How has the way we watch television changed over the years?

18. What are the main differences in content between traditional TV and online streaming services?

19. How does online streaming impact the traditional TV industry?

20. What are the advantages of watching shows and movies on streaming platforms, like Netflix or Amazon Prime?

21. What are the drawbacks of relying on online streaming services for entertainment?

22. How do streaming services allow people to watch content without commercials?

23. Why do some people prefer the experience of watching live TV events, like sports or news?

24. What role does social media play in promoting streaming content?

25. How do streaming services use recommendations to help users find new shows or movies?

26. Why do people like the flexibility of watching streaming content on different devices?

27. What are the challenges of using streaming services in places with limited internet access?

28. How does the subscription model of streaming services compare to paying for cable TV?

29. What kinds of TV shows or movies are better to watch on streaming platforms, and which are better on TV?

30. How do people decide whether to watch content on TV or streaming services based on availability?

31. How have streaming services changed the way people consume media?

32. What impact does binge-watching have on people’s viewing habits and daily routines?

C1-C2 (Advanced-Proficient)

33. How does the shift from traditional TV to online streaming reflect broader changes in technology and consumer behavior?

34. What are the economic implications of the rise of online streaming services for the television and film industries?

35. How does the growth of streaming platforms challenge the traditional TV network business model?

36. What role does online streaming play in globalizing entertainment, and how does it affect cultural exchange?

37. How do streaming platforms personalize content recommendations, and what impact does this have on user experience?

38. What are the social and psychological effects of binge-watching shows on streaming services?

39. How has the rise of streaming services influenced the production and quality of original content?

40. What is the role of traditional TV in an era dominated by streaming services, especially in terms of live broadcasting and niche programming?

41. How do subscription models and the ‘on-demand’ nature of streaming services affect consumer expectations of entertainment?

42. What ethical considerations arise in terms of data privacy and tracking user behavior on streaming platforms?

43. How do streaming services influence the diversity of content available, and what impact does this have on global audiences?

44. How does the competition between streaming platforms, such as Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime, shape the future of entertainment?

45. What are the challenges streaming services face in terms of content regulation, such as in different countries or regions?

46. How do the economics of producing original content for streaming platforms differ from traditional TV productions?

47. What is the future of television programming, and how will streaming platforms continue to evolve in the coming years?

48. How do issues of accessibility, such as subtitles and language preferences, influence the success of streaming services globally?