Brian Mattison’s Spoken English Classes #1 – Films

Brian Mattison’s Spoken English Classes #1 – Films (Level: B1)

Brian Mattison – English Teacher Specialist

Hi there! Welcome to my online speaking and listening class! Here are a few tips:

  • Click on the first play button below.
  • Say your answer out loud, then click the next one when you are ready. Try to give as full an answer as possible.
  • Replay the questions as many times as you need to.
  • Get a teacher or friend to listen to your ‘conversation’ and give you feedback.
  • Try to listen and answer all of the questions, before reading the transcript.
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Full Transcript #1 – Films:

  1. Hi! My name is Brian Mattison. I’m a specialist in teaching spoken English. It seems you want to practice your speaking with somebody. Is that right?
  2. OK. Let’s get started. Today I want to talk about the topic of films – or movies, if you will. Can you start by telling me about your favourite film? For example, why do you like it? What’s so great about it? How often have you seen it? Who’s in it? And so on.
  3. That’s very interesting. What other kinds of movies do you like?
  4. Do you prefer watching films on TV or at the cinema? Why?
  5. I see. What about downloading films from the internet?
  6. Would you like to be in a film? What part would you play?
  7. Who is the best actor in the world? Give three reasons for your answer, and try to talk for about thirty seconds.
  8. Do you get annoyed by other people when you go to the cinema? What about loud talkers and popcorn crunchers? Tell me more.
  9. If a film was made of your life, what kind of film would it be? Would it be a comedy or a drama? Who would star in it, and who would direct? Tell me more.
  10. That sounds wonderful! Do you collect movie memorabilia? Have you got any film posters? Have you ever been to a film convention and met a famous actor? Which film star would you most like to meet? What would you say to them? What piece of film history would you most like to own? Tell me why.
  11. Well, I have to go now, to another important appointment. But thanks for taking the time to talk with me today. I really hope you’ve been able to improve your listening and speaking skills just a little bit. Bye for now.

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