This PPT works best when downloaded because it is designed to elicit vocabulary from students which then pops up on the screen to show form. It contains numerous genres and gives hints how to describe films better (especially for IELTS). Check out www.ted-ielts.com for more free ESL and IELTS resources!

1. Movie Genres
Talking films

2. Discuss
• What are your favourite
English-language movies?
Why?

3. Genre
Genre - noun
/ˈʒɒnrə/
Genre is most popularly known as
a category of literature, music, or other
forms of art or entertainment.

4. Action
I like action films because
they are…
• Exciting
• Exhilarating
• Enthralling
Remember to upgrade
your vocabulary for
better IELTS results.

5. IELTS Questions
Here’s a part one speaking question:
A. What kind of movies do you like
watching?
B. I really like watching action
movies like the Avengers because
they are enthralling.
Note: “kind of” = genre

6. Animated
Animated films are interesting.
Animated films are captivating.
Interesting is not a
high level IELTS
word.

7. IELTS Questions
Another part one question:
A. Do you like watching movies?
B. Yes, I do. I particularly like
watching animated movies, which
I think are captivating.
PPT made by David S. Wills

8. Biopic
Short for “biographical motion
picture” – aka a biography
Biopics are fascinating;
however, some of them
distort the truth.
positive
negative
Don’t be afraid to give
alternate views.

9. Comedy
How can you describe a
comedy movie without
saying “funny”?
Comedies are
hilarious!
Comedy films also
make me laugh.
Other synonyms:
• amusing
• humorous
• hysterical

10. IELTS Questions
This is from part three:
A. Why do you think people like
watching films?
B. Well, there are many reasons. It
might be to escape reality for a
while, or experience some strong
emotions. Other times, you just
need to laugh-out-loud for a while,
so you pick a good comedy.

11. Disaster
Disaster movies are:
• Exciting
• Riveting
• Gripping
• Compelling
• Dramatic
They make me feel amazed.
Some adjectives
describe the film,
and others describe
your feelings.

12. Documentary
Documentaries are
informative. What else can
you say about them?
They are:-
• Educational
• Engaging
• Challenging
They can:-
• Teach us about our
world
• Open our eyes to
important issues
• Inspire us to action

13. Fantasy
Fantasy movies involve magic,
supernatural events, mythology,
folklore, and exotic worlds and
characters.
You don’t just
have to say
how you feel;
you can talk
about what a
movie
involves.

14. IELTS Language
Involve:-
• Comedies involve ridiculous situations
and hilarious characters.
• Disaster movies involve lots of dramatic
action and terrifying scenarios.
• Action movies involve incredible stunts
and fast-paced action.
You can use this language
in book reviews

15. Horror
The movie is scary.
It made me feel scared.
These are ok… but
what are some better
words?
Horror movies are:-
• Frightening
• Terrifying
• Creepy
• Spine-tingling
• Bone-chilling
• Horrifying

16. Science Fiction
or Sci-Fi
Science fiction movies are imaginative.
Synonyms for imaginative:-
• Creative
• Inventive
• Original
• Fanciful

17. Thriller
These are often called “suspense
films” because they use
suspense and tension so much.
Some people
think thrillers are
the most exciting
movie genre
because they
involve such
dangerous
situations, and
often people die.
For part 3, you
may talk about
what “some
people think”.

18. IELTS Questions
Part three:
A. How has the cinema experience
changed in recent years?
B. Some people think that movies have
become too violent, and they may be
right. You can see far more on screen
today than you used to. I don’t know if
this is necessarily a bad thing. After
all, they say that “art reflects life” and
so movies should depict reality.

19. More
• Chick flick
• Crime
• Drama
• Gangster
• Historical
• Kung fu
• Mystery
• Noir
• Romantic
• Satire
• War

20. Good luck with your English journey.
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