Write a MOVIE REVIEW

 

10 Guide Questions for a Movie Talk (Level B1)

Use these to spark a conversation in pairs or small groups.

1. When and where did you watch this movie?

2. What genre is it?

3.  Where did the story take place? (e.g., in a city, in the future, in the mountains).

4. What happened in the story?

5. Who was your favorite character?

6.  What was the most exciting thing that happened?

7. How did you feel while you finished watching the movie? (Happy, scared, bored?)

8. What was the main problem the characters faced?

9.  Did you like the music, the soundtrack, the special effects, the costumes,the acting, the dubbing? 

10. Did the movie end the way you expected?

11. What did you learn from this movie?

12. To whom would you recommend this movie

EXAMPLE

Titanic: My Movie Review (B1 Level)

I watched this movie last weekend at home with my family. It is a famous romantic drama that takes place in 1912 on a massive ship in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

The story follows Jack and Rose, two people from very different worlds. My favorite character was Jack because he was brave and kind. In the story, they met on the ship and fell in love, but they faced a huge problem: the ship was sinking. The most exciting thing happened when the Titanic hit a massive iceberg while it was sailing through the night.

I really liked the movie because the special effects were amazing and the acting was superb. The soundtrack was beautiful, too. When I finished watching the movie, I felt very sad and emotional. The ending didn't end the way I expected because I wanted a happy ending for both of them! From this movie, I learned that love can be very powerful, but life is often unpredictable. I would recommend this movie to anyone who loves history and big emotional stories.

Personality isioms

 cold fish- unemotional

wet blanket- joyless

big cheese -important

dark horse -secretive

busybody- meddler-impiccione

tough cookie-resilient

smart alec -know-it-all- saputello

good egg -kind and helpful

bad apple- troublemaker

loose cannon- unpredictable

armchair critic -idle judge-critico da salotto

happy camper content

oddball- eccentric

party animal -sociable

cheapskate -stingy-taccagno

Storytelling- To be continued....

 

Suggestions

 

How to make suggestions

The Polite & Classic (The "Standard")

These are perfect for someone you don't know very well or if you want to be a bit more "chivalrous."

• Would you like to have an ice cream with me?
• I was wondering if you’d like to get an ice cream later.

The Casual & Friendly (The "Everyday")

• Do you want to have an ice cream with me?
• Do you fancy an ice cream? (Very common in British English).
• Are you up for getting an ice cream?

N. B. Do you fancy  having an ice cream ?

The "Suggestion" Style (The "Soft Sell")

Instead of asking "Do you want to," you suggest the idea to see how they react.

• How about having an ice cream?
• What about having an ice cream?
• Why don't we go and  have an ice cream?
• Shall we go and have an ice cream? (Classic, slightly elegant).

The Direct & Spontaneous (The "Cool" Way)

Perfect for when you are already walking or acting on a sudden thought.

• Let's grab an ice cream!
• Ice cream? (Short, sweet, and works every time with a smile).
• I’m headed for an ice cream—want to come along?

Comparison Summary

• "Do you want to get an ice cream?" = Let's buy one and keep moving.
• "Fancy having an ice cream with me?" = Let's enjoy the ice cream together (sitting down).

HAVE vs GET

 The Concept: Experience vs. Acquisition

• Have + [Food/Drink]: Focuses on the experience of consuming. It implies sitting down, enjoying the flavor, and the social aspect.
• “Let’s have a coffee.” (Let's sit and talk while drinking.)
• Get + [Food/Drink]: Focuses on the transaction or the movement. It implies buying, picking up, or fetching.
• “Let’s get a coffee.” (Let's go to the shop and buy one—maybe to go.)

Exercise: "The Context Camera"

Choose have, get, or both

Scenario	Sentence	Best Choice	Why?
1. You are at a park and see a nearby ice cream truck.	"It's so hot! Let's go ___ an ice cream."	Get	Focuses on walking to the truck to buy it.
2. You want to invite a friend to sit and chat at a café.	"Would you like to ___ an ice cream with me?"	Have	Focuses on the social experience and eating together.
3. You are at home and realize the fridge is empty.	"We don't have any dessert. I'll go ___ some ice cream."	Get	Focuses on the errand of buying/obtaining.
4. You are finished with dinner and looking at the menu.	"The icecream looks great. I think I'll ___ that."	Have	Focuses on the act of eating/consuming.

Task-Based Activity: "The Invitation Challenge"

Example A: Location: A busy train station.Goal: You have 5 minutes before your train leaves.

Target Sentence: "We have a few minutes; let's get a quick coffee to take on the train."

Example B: Location: A cozy Italian restaurant. Goal: It’s your best friend’s birthday.

Target Sentence: "I’d love to take you out to have a nice dinner tonight."

 If you can replace the verb with "eat" or "drink," use Have.

If you can replace the verb with "buy" or "fetch," use Get.

1) Practice Worksheet: Fill in the Blanks                                                                                                                                             1.I'm exhausted. I need to ________ a nap. (Experience)                                                                                                             2. Can you ________ me a glass of water from the kitchen? (Action/Fetch)                                                                                3. We ________ a great time at the party last night. (Experience)                                                                                                  4. I need to ________ a new phone; this one is broken. (Acquisition)

2) Fill in the blanks with the correct form of have or get.

1.      I’m going to the pharmacy to ________ some aspirin; I ________ a terrible headache.

2.      We should ________ a walk in the park while the weather is nice.

3.      Could you ________ the mail for me while you’re outside?

4.      I’m so glad we ________ this chat; I feel much better now.

5.      If you’re hungry, we can ________ a quick snack at the station before the train arrives.

6.      Let’s ________ a drink and talk about your new job!

7.      On my way home, I need to ________ some milk from the shop.

8.      Did you ________ a good flight to London?

9.      Stop! Don't forget to ________ your umbrella before you leave.

10.   I love Sunday mornings. I usually ________ a long breakfast.

Past Simple videos

 

CONSOLIDATION

 

Present Simple, Continuous & Adverbs

These questions check if students can distinguish between habits and current actions.

1. What do you usually do on Saturday mornings, and what are you doing right now in this classroom?

2. How often do you check your phone during the day?

3. What is an activity that you never do at home because you dislike it?

4. Look out the window. What is happening outside at this very moment?

5. Describe your best friend’s daily routine. What does he/she do every morning?

Food & Clothes Vocabulary

6. Imagine you are going to a formal wedding. What are you wearing from head to toe?

7. What food do you always keep in your fridge, and what is something you never eat?

8. If you go to the beach, what three items of clothing must you take with you?

9. Describe your favorite meal. What ingredients are in it?

 Stative Verbs & Preferences

10. What is a food that you hate, and why do you dislike it?

11. Think about your favorite movie. Why do you believe it is better than others?

12. Is there a language you want to learn in the future? Why?

13. Which season do you prefer: Summer or Winter? Explain your choice.

Verb "To Be" (Past Tense)

Focusing on "Was" and "Were" in context.

14. Where were you at 8:00 PM last night, and who was with you?

15. Think about your first day of school. Was it scary or exciting?

16. Were your parents strict when you were a child?

Abilities & "Good at / Hopeless at"

Checking the use of "can" and the gerund (-ing) after prepositions.

17. What is one thing you can do very well, and one thing you can’t do at all?

18. In school, which subjects are you good at, and which ones are you hopeless at?

19. Are you good at cooking? What is the best dish you can make?

20. Imagine you are at a talent show. What "hopeless" talent would you show the audience for a laugh?

Additional open-ended questions specifically targeting those adverbs:

1. The Morning Routine: What is something you always do as soon as you wake up?

2. Health Habits: How often do you exercise or play sports during the week?

3. The "To Be" Rule: Where are you usually at 4:00 PM on a Tuesday? (Checks: I am usually...)

4. Technology Use: Do you ever go a full day without using the internet? Why or why not?

5. Food Preferences: What is a vegetable that you rarely eat?

6. Household Chores: Which chore do you sometimes forget to do at home?

7. Punctuality: Are you always on time for class, or are you occasionally late?

8. Weekend Habits: What do you and your friends usually do when it rains on the weekend?

9. The "Never" Challenge: What is something you have never done but would love to try one day?

10. Frequency Comparison: Think of two people you know. Who do you see more often, and what do you usually do together?

Tongue twister (i vowel sound)

 

MUCH /MANY/FOOD CONTAINERS

 

QUESTIONS ABOUT FOOD -ordering food

 1. What time do you normally have breakfast?

2. Is breakfast an important meal? Why?

3. Do you always have lunch?

4. What do you usually eat for dinner?

5. If you want a snack, what do you usually eat?

6. How often do you drink alcohol?

7. Do you ever eat junk-food?

8. What is your favourite food and why?

9. Do you follow a healthy diet?

10.Are there any foods that you can´t stand?

11.What was your favourite food when you were a child?

12.What is your favourite restaurant and why?

13.Who is the best cook in your family?

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14.Can you cook well?

15.Who normally cooks in your house?

DESCRIBE A PICTURE

 

In a shop

 

Struttura del Dialogo (Istruzioni)

1. L'accoglienza: Il commesso saluta il cliente e chiede se ha bisogno di aiuto.

2. La richiesta: Il cliente risponde gentilmente e dice che sta cercando un capo specifico (un maglione).

3. Preferenze di colore: Il commesso mostra i modelli disponibili e chiede il colore preferito; il cliente chiede un colore diverso.

4. Prova abiti: Il cliente chiede dove si trovano i camerini per provare l'articolo.

5. Feedback sulla taglia: Il commesso chiede se l'articolo va bene; il cliente spiega che è troppo piccolo e chiede una taglia più grande.

6. Prezzo e decisione: Il cliente chiede il prezzo e decide di acquistare l'articolo.

7. Pagamento: Il cliente chiede se può pagare con carta di credito.

8. Conclusione: Il commesso indica la cassa e i due si salutano cordialmente.

CLOTHES

Clothing vocabulary  

 

Present Continuous with the song Lose Control

 

Present Simple Vs Present Continuous

 

A Bad Day

 

Clothes -song new shoes

 

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

 

My Favourite Influencer

 

INFLUENCER- What words do you associate to this word?

Vocabulary Input (15 mins)

1. Content Types Match (5 mins): Present the following terms and have students quickly match them with their definitions (or use the Italian translation as a hint):

   • Terms: Content Creator, Engagement Rate, Niche, Sponsorizzata (Ad/Sponsorship), Haul, Brand Ambassador, Follower Base, Trending.

2. Descriptive Adjectives (10 mins): Introduce adjectives useful for describing both the influencer and their content. Have students categorize them as Positive or Negative:

   • Positive: Authentic, Relatable, Insightful, Consistent, Motivational, Entertaining.

   • Negative: Overexposed, Vain, Unreliable, Clickbait, Controversial, Materialistic.

   Activity: "Which adjectives would you use to describe a typical Italian fashion influencer versus a gaming streamer?"

Preparation: My Digital Role Model (20 mins)

1. Individual Brainstorm (10 mins): Give students the following four prompts. They must choose one favorite influencer and prepare bullet points for each prompt.

• Prompt 1 (The Bio): Who is this person? What is their niche (e.g., food, travel, comedy)? Which platforms do they use?

• Prompt 2 (The Content): What kind of content do they consistently post? Use adverbs of frequency (e.g., frequently, occasionally, rarely).

• Prompt 3 (The Impact): Why do you follow them? Are they authentic? Have they ever motivated you to do something?

• Prompt 4 (The Ethics): Do they do a lot of sponsorships? Do you think they are honest about the products they promote?

2.  Wrap-Up & Reflection (5 mins)

   • Final Question (Whole Class): "If you could ask your favorite influencer one question, what would it be?" (Focus on a question about money, fame, or the responsibility of having a large follower base).

MY FAVOURITE INFLUENCER

1.      Who is this influencer and what is his/her  main topic?  Introduce your favorite influencer What platform(s) do they use (e.g., YouTube, TikTok, Instagram)? What is the main subject of their content (e.g., cooking, gaming, fitness, travel, education)?

2.      What is the format and style of their content? Describe a typical video or post they create. How often do they post? What kind of language or tone do they use? Do they offer tutorials, share daily life, or give opinions?

3.      Why do you find them so engaging and reliable?  What specific qualities (personality, creativity, expertise) make them appealing to you? Do you feel their content is honest and well-researched? How do they stand out from other people doing the same thing?

4.      How has this influencer affected your actions, choices, or knowledge?  Explain the impact they have had on you. Did they teach you a new skill? Did they influence a product you bought or a place you traveled to? Did they change your opinion on a subject?

5.      Do you think they use their influence responsibly?  Discuss the responsibility that comes with having a large audience. Do they use their platform to promote positive messages, or just products? What is one way you think they could use their influence even better?

NOW LOOK AT YOURSELF

• Consider the difference between the selected image (what you choose to share) and your authentic self (how you behave and feel when no one is watching).
• What parts of your real personality (e.g., insecurities, spontaneous thoughts, moods) are missing from your online profile?
• Do the limitations of social media platforms (like character limits, photo filters, or the pursuit of 'likes') encourage you to create a version of yourself that is better, happier, or more extreme than you truly are? Explain that point

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MY FAVOURITE INFLUENCER

1)Who is this influencer and what is his/her main topic?  Introduce your favorite influencer What platform(s) do they use (e.g., YouTube, TikTok, Instagram)? What is the main subject of their content (e.g., cooking, gaming, fitness, travel, education)?

“2)What is the format and style of their content? Describe a typical video or post they create. How often do they post? What kind of language or tone do they use? Do they offer tutorials, share daily life, or give opinions?

3)Why do you find them so engaging and reliable? What specific qualities (personality, creativity, expertise) make them appealing to you? Do you feel their content is honest and well-researched? How do they stand out from other people doing the same thing?

4)How has this influencer affected your actions, choices, or knowledge? Explain the impact they have had on you. Did they teach you a new skill? Did they influence a product you bought or a place you traveled to? Did they change your opinion on a subject?

5)Do you think they use their influence responsibly?  Discuss the responsibility that comes with having a large audience. Do they use their platform to promote positive messages, or just products? What is one way you think they could use their influence even better?

NOW LOOK AT YOURSELF

• Consider the difference between the selected image (what you choose to share) and your authentic self (how you behave and feel when no one is watching).
• What parts of your real personality (e.g., insecurities, spontaneous thoughts, moods) are missing from your online profile?
• Do the limitations of social media platforms (like character limits, photo filters, or the pursuit of 'likes') encourage you to create a version of yourself that is better, happier, or more extreme than you truly are? Explain that point

Adjectives for Self-Description: Real vs. Online

1. Authenticity & Honesty

Real Self (In Person)	Online Self (Social Media)
Authentic	Curated
Genuine	Filtered
Vulnerable	Impenetrable
Honest	Exaggerated
Flawed	Perfect (or Perfectionist)
Raw	Polished

2. Energy & Mood

Real Self (In Person)	Online Self (Social Media)
Tired	Energetic
Quiet	Loud
Reserved	Extroverted
Anxious	Confident
Mellow	Excitable

3. Presence & Depth

Real Self (In Person)	Online Self (Social Media)
Complex	Simple
In-depth	Surface-level
Private	Public
Introspective	Attention-seeking
Serious	Casual
Real-time	Delayed (or Staged)

4. Self-Perception

Real Self (In Person)	Online Self (Social Media)
Uncertain	Opinionated
Normal (or Average)	Exceptional
Insecure	Bold
Developing	Established

Key Student Phrases Using These Adjectives:

• "My real self is more anxious and reserved, but my online self is confident and extroverted."

• "I feel vulnerable in person, but my online persona looks totally impenetrable."

• "Everything I post is so curated and polished; it doesn't show how raw and flawed I feel in real life."