Bridget Jones's Diary _ Listening Int 1

Hello everybody!

Last week we were talking about judging people by their appearance in class. 

I hope you enjoyed the extract of the film Bridget Jones's Diary that we watched in class and that focusses on this topic.

You can read the script as it is the first comment that you will find.

See you later!

María.

My favourite film - Int 1 Listening practice

 Listen to the speakers talking about their favourite films and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

1. Check your understanding: matching
Do this exercise while you listen. Match the speaker to the genre of film. Write a–e next to the numbers 1–5.

1…….. Speaker 1              a. A science fiction film
2…….. Speaker 2              b. A modern vampire film
3…….. Speaker 3              c. An action film
4…….. Speaker 4              d. A romance
5…….. Speaker 5              e. A romance based on a book

2. Check your understanding: gap fill
Do this exercise while you listen. Complete the gaps with the correct speaker.
1. Speaker _______________ thinks the film shows you not to judge people too quickly.
2. Speaker _______________ says the film is not too sentimental, thanks to the actor.
3. Speaker _______________ likes a film in which everything we think is real is fiction.
4. Speaker _______________ has seen their favourite film more than once.
5. Speaker _______________ prefers the first version of the film.
6. Speaker _______________ likes a film with murder, violence and blood-drinking.
7. Speaker _______________ likes a film which tells a love story over several years.
8. Speaker _______________ likes a film which shows bullying at school.
9. Speaker _______________ likes the scenes filmed in different countries.

by British Council.

Now check your answers. The answer key is one of the comments.

Have a nice weekend!

Describing people _ Listening Int 1

Hello everybody!

I hope you've really enjoyed your holidays!

We have been talking about relationships in class. I'd like you to continue practising your listening by watching this video by Real English. 

These people are describing their partners. Try to note down the adjectives that they mention: 

Now watch this video with subtitles and correct yourself: