Do you think watching TV is a good way to learn a language?
It's better than nothing but the problem is people think they can turn the TV on and start learning. I don't think that's how it works. You have to notice the words and the grammar they are using in the TV show. You think 'oh, that's the present perfect, I wonder why they used it in this situation?' If you do that then the TV can be helpful.
What sort of films do you never watch?
I never watch horror movies and I don't understand why other people like them! Why do you want to be scared? Plus I have nightmares and feel weird the next day. It's not something I like at all.
Are there any films that you’d like to see again?
The other day I watched Frozen and cried like a little baby. I'll watch that one again. But the film I watch whenever it is on is Die Hard - it's the perfect Christmas movie.
Would you prefer to be in a film or behind the camera?
What a question! I'm not good at acting and I like bossing people around, so I would rather be a director than a movie star. I'm sure it's harder than it looks though. Most movies are terrible so being a director must be hard work.
How important do you think it is to watch films in English?
It's not important at all, but I like movies and I like watching them in the original language. I find American movies easier to understand than British ones, but I prefer British English.
What can you learn about a country’s culture by watching films from that country?
You can learn some things, basic things, but if you really want to learn about a country the best way is to talk to people from that country. Or you could combine the two, and talk to people from a country about films from that country!
Useful Phrases for Speaking Test Part 4
Another collection of handy phrases to use in the speaking test.
BUYING TIME
I've never really thought about that, but...
What a good question! That's a good question.
That's an interesting question. Oh! Let me think. Well, ...
“Why do you think many American people vote for Donald Trump?”
“That’s a very interesting question. Let me think... perhaps it’s because he has magnificent hair.”
GIVING YOUR OPINION
What I think is that... In my opinion, ...
It's clear to me that... One thing I'm sure of is...
I might be wrong but ... I'm no expert but...
“Do you think it’s useful to have a careers day in school?”
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“It’s clear to me that young people need help choosing a career, so a careers day might be good for them. I’m no expert but I’m sure those days have helped a lot of people get ideas for the future.”
GIVING REASONS FOR YOUR OPINIONS
... because .... ... so it's obvious that... ... That means...
“What things do you need to think about when choosing a career?”
“The first thing is money. That means knowing how much you will be paid in the career you choose.”
ADDING REASONS
Another thing is... Apart from that, ... As well as that, ...
Just as importantly, ... There's also the fact that...
And don't forget...
“Just as importantly, you have to choose a career with work that you enjoy.”
ASKING YOUR SPEAKING PARTNER
What do you think, Jack?
Don't you agree?
Do you have anything to say about that?
Jack, do you have anything to add to that?
Did I forget anything?
INTERRUPTING POLITELY
Do you mind if I add something?
I'd like to comment on that.
If I could just make a point.
TRYING TO CHANGE AN OPINION
But don't you think that... Yes, but isn't it true that...
Okay, but on the other hand... Maybe there's another way to think about it.
You're partly right, but...
“I think money isn’t the most important thing when you choose a career. The most important thing is to have fun every day.”
“You’re partly right, but if you want a nice flat or if you have a family, you have to think about how much money the job pays. Don’t you think?”
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