This document discusses different types of films and film terminology. It provides a list of common film genres like action, adventure, animated, biography, comedy, documentary, drama, horror, romance, musical, romantic comedy, science fiction, thriller, war, and western. It also defines film industry terminology related to box office, film critics, film reviews, soundtracks, film scores, plots, scenes, scripts, sequels, special effects, and roles of people involved like actors, screenwriters, directors, and extras. The document then provides sample language to discuss and invite friends to see a movie by describing the film and finding out what other movies appeal to them.

1. TYPES OF FILMS
Vocabulary

2. action film

3. adventure
film

4. animated film

5. biography
(biopic)

6. cartoons

7. comedy

8. documentary
film

9. drama

10. horror film

11. romance / love story

12. musical

13. romantic comedy

14. science fiction
film

15. thriller

16. war film

17. western

18. VOCABULARY
box office
film critic
film review
soundtrack
film score
plot
scene
script
sequel /si:kwƏl/
special effects
PEOPLE:
supporting role
lead actor/actress/role
screenwriter
cast
extra
director

19. • To the movies
ROLEPLAY THE FOLLOWING SITUATION :
You are interested in a movie. You are going to invite your friends to
check it out. You have to tell your friends what the movie is. Also, you
are keen on knowing what other movies appeal to them and you
decide which movie to go to.

20. Verbs and phrases
• The film was set in the 20th century in
England.
• It was based on a novel by Ian McEwan.
• It was filmed/shot on location in London.
• It was directed by James Ivory.
• Helena Bonham-Carter played the part of
Lucy.
• It was dubbed in Spanish.

21. SPEAKING : DISCUSSING FILMS
Talk about a film that you really like....or hate...
Do you like going to the cinema or you prefer watching it at
home ?
Dvd or blue ray prices too expensive?
Downloading films on the internet? Your opinion
Favourite actor/actress
Opinion about Spanish films
Tv series or Films ? what´s better according to you?