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Film and Music Conversation Questions (B1–C1)

Favourite films, songs that stick and who decides what we watch.

Age
Ages 13+
Level
B1–C1
Skill
Speaking
Format
Teacher guide
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Warm-up

Each student describes the plot of a film in three sentences without saying the title. Their partner has three guesses to name it.

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What kind of music do you listen to when you want to relax?

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All 12 questions

B1

  1. What kind of music do you listen to when you want to relax?
  2. Tell your partner about a film you have watched more than once. What do you like about it?
  3. Do you prefer watching films at home or at the cinema? What makes the difference for you?
  4. Which song or album reminds you of a particular time in your life?

B2

  1. Why do you think a film's soundtrack can affect our emotions so strongly?
  2. Are remakes and sequels a sign of creativity or a lack of fresh ideas? Give examples.
  3. How has streaming changed the way people discover new music and films?
  4. Should a film based on a book stay faithful to the original, or is it fine to change the story?

C1

  1. To what extent should an artist's personal behaviour affect how we judge their work?
  2. Algorithms increasingly recommend what we watch and listen to. What might we gain and lose as a result?
  3. If AI could compose music that people genuinely enjoy, would it matter who or what created it?
  4. Why do certain films and songs remain popular for generations while others are quickly forgotten?

Wrap-up

In pairs, plan a film night or a playlist for the class: choose three items and give one reason for each, using phrases from the lesson.

Printable question cards

Twelve cut-out cards with the level on each, plus the phrases and vocabulary.