English for

Communication:

Talking
about
entertainment
 What is entertainment?
Entertainment is anything that makes you
entertained like:
• Tv shows.
• Movies.
• PC Games.
• Your smartphone (Youtube,
social media, etc.)
• Books.
• Concerts.
• Hobbies.
• What else is there?
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 What is entertainment?
The term entertainment includes any activity
that provides a diversion, amusement or is used
as a method of occupying time. Examples:
• Watching TV.
• Attending live shows, such
as concerts.
• Going to the movies.
• Listening to music.
• Reading books or
magazines.
• Playing video games.
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 ENTERTAINMENT
• You can:
 Entertain somebody.
 Entertain yourself.
 Professional
entertainers.
 Entertainment
industry.
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 ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

 Film (movie, cinema).  Exhibitions.

 TV.  Books.
 Video games.  Internet.
 Music.
 Theatre.
 Dance.
 Sports.
 Festivals.

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 FILM (MOVIE) AND CINEMA

• People still go to the cinema (to the

movies)!, but you can also:

 Watch a film (a movie), a

show.
 Via streaming services.
 On TV, a mobile device.

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 EXAMPLES
• We watched a new episode of my favourite
series on Netflix.
• They entertained themselves with singing,
dancing and telling stories around the
campfire.
• My grandmother used to watch that serial for a
few years.
• I never buy films; I prefer renting them because
I rarely watch a film more than once.
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FILM (MOVIE), TV SHOW GENRES

 Action.  Fantasy.
 Adventure.  Animation.
 Comedy.  Cartoon.
 Crime.  Historical.
 Mystery.
 Horror.
 Thriller.
 Drama.
 Sci-fi.
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 Describing a film (movie), TV show

Exciting (fascinating) Frightening (scary) Moving (touching)

Extraordinary Gripping Funny Epic

(unusual/fantastic) (captivating) (hilarious) (heroic)
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 YOUTUBE

Creators: Viewers:
• Make your own videos. • Comment on the video.
• Put a video on Youtube • Leave “likes and dislikes”.
(upload or post a video). • Share the videos.

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• What is your favorite movie? My favorite movie is Titanic.
• Do you like to watch TV shows? Yes, I enjoy watching TV
shows.
• Who is your favorite actor? My favorite actor is Tom Cruise.
• What type of music do you like? I like pop music.
• Have you ever been to a concert? No, I haven't been to a
concert yet.
• What is your favorite book? My favorite book is Lord of the
Rings.
• Do you play any musical instruments? No, I don't play any
musical instruments.
• What is your favorite video game? My favorite video game is
Mario Bros.
• Do you like going to the theater? Yes, I enjoy going to the
theater.
• How often do you go to the movies? I go to the movies once a
month.
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• Who is your favorite singer? My favorite singer is Adele.
• Do you prefer watching movies at home or in the cinema? I
prefer watching movies at home.
• What is your favorite TV show? My favorite TV show is Game
of Thrones.
• Have you ever been to a museum? Yes, I have been to a
museum.
• What is your favorite genre of music? My favorite genres of
music are rock and latin pop.
• Do you like to dance? Yes, I enjoy dancing.
• Have you ever attended a live performance? No, I haven't
attended a live performance yet.
• What is your favorite song? My favorite song is Somebody To
Love from Queen.
• Do you like to read comic books? No, I don't read comic books.
• How do you usually spend your weekends for entertainment? I
go out with friends on weekends.
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 Video games

Arcade machines Mobile games Video games for PCs

Handhelds Consoles Virtual reality Augmented reality

games (VR) games (AR)
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 Video games
• Action games
(shooters, fighting and
platform games).
• Adventure and action-
adventure games
(survival horrors, visual
novels).
• Role-playing games
(RPGs).
• Simulations.
• Strategies.
• Sports games, etc.

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 MUSIC
• Download / buy tracks, album, but you
can also:
 Listen to music without
downloading.
 Via streaming services /
platforms.
 On your devices.

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 MUSIC
• For collectors and enthusiasts:

CDs Cassettes Vinyl discs

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 MUSIC GENRES
• Classical music. • Jazz.
• Pop. • Punk.
• Rock. • Funk.
• Hip hop.
• Folk.
• Country.
• Electronic.

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 MUSIC EVENTS
• People still go to live events, they go to (see)…

 A concert of classical music.

 A gig.
 The opera.
 A ballet performance.
 Dance (the night away) to a
DJ set in.
 Have a great time at an
open-air festival.

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 MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITIONS
• Not only interesting but also enriching
experience! Go to:
 An art gallery.
 A museum.
 An exhibition.
 See the works of the
greatest artists on display.
 Get a guided tour of
collections.

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 EXAMPLES
• I always feel quite excited when I go to a gig
with my friends.
• The concert of classical music presented by
the orchestra was marvellous.
• Opera tickets are slightly more expensive this
season.
• Original Bansky pieces were on display
alongside works by other modern artists.

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CONVERSATION 1:

• Person A: Hey there! What’s up? Anything exciting

happening lately?
• Person B: Not much, just trying to unwind. I’ve been thinking
about catching a movie or something. Any
recommendations?
• Person A: Oh, for sure! Have you seen the latest superhero
flick? It’s getting a lot of buzz.
• Person B: Yeah, I heard about it. Is it as good as they say?
• Person A: Totally! The action scenes are mind-blowing, and
the plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat.
• Person B: Nice! I’m in the mood for something light too. How
about a comedy show or stand-up comedy?

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• Person A: Great idea! There’s this hilarious stand-up special
on Netflix that everyone’s raving about. It’s a good way to lift
your spirits.
• Person B: Actually, yes! I discovered this cool indie band.
Their sound is so unique, and I can’t stop listening to their
latest album.
• Person B: Nice! What’s the band’s name? I’m always on the
lookout for new tunes.
• Person A: They’re called “Echo Bloom”. Trust me; you won’t
be dissapointed.
• Person B: Sweet, I’ll give them a listen. So, besides movies,
comedy, and music, any other entertainment
recommendations?
• Person A: Well, if you’re into reading, there’s this gripping
mistery novel I recently finished. It’s a real page-turner.
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• Person B: Sounds intriguing. What’s the title?
• Person A: It’s called “The Silent Conspiracy”. The suspense
will keep you hooked from the first chapter.
• Person B: Perfect! I’ve been looking for a good book. Thanks
for the suggestion.
• Person A: No problem! Always happy to share
recommendations. Anything else on your entertainment radar?
• Person B: Not at the moment, but I’m open to more
suggestions. Maybe a cool podcast or a must-see TV series?
• Person A: Absolutely! There’s this captivating podcast series
about unsolved mysteries. It’s called “Unraveled”. Each
episode is like a mini detective story.
• Person B: That sounds intriguing! I love a good mystery. I’ll
add it to my list. Thanks for all the great suggestions!
• Person A: Anytime! Let me know what you think of them.
Enjoy your entertainment time!
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