B1 Lesson 37: Reported Speech + Film

WARM UP

Think about films and TV.

• What is the best film you have watched recently?
• Who is your favourite director?
• Do you prefer animated films or live-action films?
• Which film has the best soundtrack?
• Have you ever watched a musical more than once?

Answer in full sentences.

VOCABULARY – FILM

• come out – be released to the public
Example: The new film will come out next month.

• animated – made using animation instead of real actors
Example: My favourite animated film is Inside Out.

• performance – the way an actor performs in a film or play
Example: Her performance was outstanding.

• role – the character an actor plays
Example: He played the main role in the film.

• appear – be seen in a film or programme
Example: Several famous actors appear in the series.

• directed – managed the making of a film
Example: The film was directed by a famous filmmaker.

• director – the person who controls how a film is made
Example: The director won several international awards.

• soundtrack – the music used in a film
Example: The soundtrack became a worldwide success.

• musical – a film or play that includes songs and dancing
Example: We watched a musical at the cinema.

• recording – the process or result of recording sound or video
Example: The recording took several weeks to complete.

Say each word out loud.

Think about films that match these words.

GRAMMAR – REPORTED SPEECH

We use reported speech to tell someone what another person said.

Present → Past

• "I like this film."
→ She said that she liked the film.

• "I am watching a movie."
→ He said that he was watching a movie.

Past → Past Perfect

• "I watched it yesterday."
→ She said that she had watched it the day before.

Will → Would

• "The film will come out soon."
→ The director said that the film would come out soon.

Can → Could

• "You can watch it online."
→ He said that I could watch it online.

More Examples

• The actor said that he loved his role.
• The director said that the film had been directed over two years.
• She said that the soundtrack was her favourite part.
• My friend told me that the musical was amazing.
• The reviewer said that the performances were excellent.

DIALOGUE – AFTER THE CINEMA

Anna: What did Emma say about the film?

Mark: She said that she loved the soundtrack.

Anna: What did she think of the actors?

Mark: She said that their performances were excellent.

Anna: Did she like the director?

Mark: Yes. She said that he had directed another great film.

Anna: Will she watch it again?

Mark: She said that she would definitely watch it again.

Read again and practise.

SHORT ARTICLE

A new animated film came out last weekend and quickly became a box-office success. The film was directed by an award-winning director, and several well-known actors appeared in supporting roles. Critics praised every performance, especially the lead actor's emotional scenes. Many viewers also loved the soundtrack, which was recorded by a famous orchestra. After watching the film, my friends said that it was one of the best releases of the year. One reviewer even said that the director had created a modern classic. By the end of the weekend, thousands of people had recommended the film online.

Read the article twice.

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Film vocabulary

• come out next month
• an animated film
• a brilliant performance
• play the main role
• appear in a film
• be directed by a famous director
• an unforgettable soundtrack
• a musical
• a studio recording

Reported speech

• said that...
• told me that...
• explained that...
• admitted that...

Full sentence model

• The director said that the film would come out in July and that the soundtrack had already been recorded.

PERSONAL QUESTIONS

Answer in full sentences.

• What is the best film that has come out this year?
• Which actor always gives a great performance?
• What is your favourite film soundtrack?
• Do you enjoy animated films? Why or why not?
• Which actor has played your favourite role?
• Who is your favourite director?
• Have you ever watched a musical at the cinema or theatre?
• Which famous actor would you like to appear in a future film with?
• Tell me something a friend recently said about a film using reported speech.
• What film would you recommend to someone who loves adventure movies?

HOMEWORK (WRITE & RECORD)

Writing

Write 10 sentences:

• 5 using the film vocabulary.
• 5 using reported speech.

Use at least 8 vocabulary items.