British English · B1 · Unit 13
Films and series
Films and series
By the end you can
- Say what a film or series is about
- Recommend something and say why
- Understand a short review
Words and phrases
| British English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| it's about | the story is about | It's about a family who move to a Scottish island. |
| it's set in | the story takes place in | It's set in Liverpool in the sixties. |
| I'd recommend | I think you should see it (or read it) | I'd recommend it to anyone who likes crime dramas. |
| it's worth watching | it's good enough to spend time on | The first episode is slow, but it's worth watching. |
| it's not really my thing | I don't usually like that kind of thing | I know it's popular, but it's not really my thing. |
| the plot | the story of a film or a book | The plot is a bit confusing. |
| a series | a TV programme in several episodes | It's a series on the BBC about a family of farmers. |
| starring | with (as the main actor) | It's a comedy starring Olivia Colman. |
| a box set | all the episodes of a series together | We watched a box set over the bank holiday. |
| binge-watch | watch many episodes one after another | Let's binge-watch the rest tonight. |
| no spoilers! | don't tell me what happens | No spoilers! I'm only on episode three. |
| the ending | how a story finishes | The ending was a complete surprise. |
Then talk it through
Choosing a film to watch with a friend who likes very different things. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.