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The Splendid Speaking Course Volume 2 Unit 6 Non-verbal communication

Unit 24: Culture

Task: Presentation (1-2 minutes)
Topic vocabulary The film is adapted from (book name) An adaptation of (book name) Award winning A classic A (romantic) comedy A tearjerker A black comedy A (psychological) thriller An action/disaster movie Science fiction Set in (time or place) A powerful story of The film deals with The film looks at The film tells the story of Superb casting The character is played by The leading man/woman Superb performances from A gripping film A moving story Special effects An exceptional masterpiece To have a cult following A blockbuster To do well at the box office To receive critical acclaim

1. Introduction: You are a member of the college film society and have
received the following message:

Weve got a new group of students interested in joining the film society this year. I was hoping some of our older members would be prepared to give a short presentation on one of their favourite films. You could include a short summary of the plot and the theme and then why you particularly like it.
2. Planning: Spend 1 minute making notes. Use a mind map if it helps, or
just think about the following points: The name of the film, the genre and central characters The plot and theme Why you particularly like it

3. Task focus: Think about your body language when delivering your talk.
If youre sitting while speaking, sit upright with hands resting on your lap or on the table. If youre standing, find a posture that feels comfortable. Maintain eye contact with your audience. Dont stare but catch peoples eye frequently.

4. Language: Tick any of the vocabulary on the left you want to use in your
talk.

Task: Role Play (30-45 minutes)

Work in groups. Each group should come up with the plot of a new soap opera. Decide on the main characters, perhaps using photographs from magazines to represent each one. Agree on a synopsis of the first episode and end on a cliffhanger, an exciting, unresolved situation that will encourage viewers to want to see the next episode. When youve finished, present your soap opera to other groups and finally vote on the one which the class thinks should go into production.

L i s t e n t o I o an a f r o m Romania talking on a similar subject. See the Ma y a r c h i v e s ( I n t e r vi e w 2 4 ) a t : s p l e n d i d- s p e a k i n g . c o m