B1 — Intermediate

Talking About Films and TV

B1 level  ·  40-minute interactive lesson

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Stage 1 — Warm-up
Films, TV and your opinions
5 minutes · Discussion and context
People watching a film in a cinema with warm dramatic lighting
Lesson preview

Talk about films and TV with more detail and confidence

This lesson helps learners describe plots, give balanced opinions, recommend series, and discuss strengths and weaknesses using richer review language.

B1CEFR level
40 minInteractive lesson
6 stagesFilm discussion flow

Discuss with your partner:

1. What was the last film or TV series that really impressed you? Why?

2. Do you prefer watching films at home or at the cinema? What are the advantages of each?

3. What is the difference between a film you "enjoyed" and a film you thought was "well-made"? Can a film be both?

Teacher note: At B1 students move from simple likes/dislikes to giving reasons, comparing, and discussing themes. Introduce: "I found it..." / "What I liked most was..." / "I was a bit disappointed because..." Focus on past tenses for plot summaries and adjective variety.

Today's scenario — two friends discussing what to watch and reviewing a recent film:

Student A

You recently watched a drama series called The Broken Hours (fictional). A slow-burn thriller about a detective solving a mystery in a remote village. You loved the atmosphere and acting but thought the ending was disappointing.

Student B

You have not seen it. You enjoy thrillers and crime dramas. You want to know if it is worth watching. You ask questions and give your own opinions on similar shows you have seen.

Film reviewRecommendationOpinion language
5 min
Stage 2 — Vocabulary
Film review vocabulary
10 minutes · Gap-fill exercise
Click a word from the box, then click a blank. Hover for definitions.

Complete the sentences with the correct word from the box.

10 min
Stage 3 — Functional language
Phrases for discussing films and TV
8 minutes · Study and practise
8 min
Stage 4 — Question forms
Film and TV grammar drill
10 minutes · Multiple choice
10 min
Stage 5 — Role play
The film recommendation conversation
12 minutes · Pair work
How to use: Student A reviews the fictional series. Student B asks questions and gives opinions on similar shows. Agree or disagree — use phrases from Stage 3.
12 min
Stage 6 — Summary
Lesson complete!
5 minutes · Review