Entertainment — speaking questions
34 everyday questions about entertainment, each with a natural answer and the key phrases to use.
A26
What song has been stuck in your head lately?
Are you the kind of person who reads spoilers, or do you avoid them at all costs?
What snacks or drinks do you always reach for when you settle down to watch something?
What's the last thing you watched or heard that made you laugh out loud?
Describe the spot where you most like to watch films or shows at home.
Describe your idea of a perfect lazy day spent on films, music or games.
B113
Describe a character from a film, show or book that you really felt attached to.
What's your go-to comfort watch when you're feeling a bit down?
What are your top three feel-good films or shows of all time?
Invent a ridiculous reality TV show on the spot, what's it called and what happens?
Tell me about a show or film you started but gave up on partway through.
When you watch something in another language, do you prefer subtitles or dubbing?
Do you like rewatching old favourites, or do you always want something new?
Do you prefer going to the cinema or watching things at home, and why?
Was there a show or film from your childhood that you still have a soft spot for?
In your opinion, what makes a really good night out for fun?
When you sit down to watch something, how do you usually decide what to put on?
Which do you enjoy more: watching others perform, or getting up and doing something fun yourself?
If your life were turned into a TV show, what kind of show would it be?
B29
Some people watch shows on fast speed or skip ahead. What's your take on that?
If you had to give up all screens for a month, how would you entertain yourself?
Do you enjoy watching things alone or with other people more, and how does it change the experience?
Tell me about a twist or ending that completely caught you off guard.
Is there a soundtrack or a piece of music from a film or show that really stuck with you?
What's a form of entertainment you think is underrated and deserves more love?
If you could have a coffee with any actor, singer or performer, who would you pick and what would you ask?
A friend says they can never find anything good to watch. What advice would you give them?
Tell me about a concert, show or live event that surprised you in some way.
C14
How do you go about recommending a film or show to someone whose taste is totally different from yours?
Looking back on how you used to enjoy yourself, how has your idea of entertainment changed over the years?
A friend wants to host the perfect movie or watch night for a group. What advice would you give them?
If you could wake up tomorrow with one performing talent, singing, dancing, comedy, anything, what would you choose?