B2 – Upper Intermediate
Do you enjoy watching TV shows and movies a lot? Have you ever felt the need for subtitles to fully grasp what the speakers are saying? If so, don’t you think subtitles should be a requirement and that relying on them would help us understand what we are watching more?
To find out more about the topic, kindly watch the video below.
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “intelligibility” mean? “Naturalism isn’t always the best for intelligibility, though.” Use it in your own sentence.
- What is the meaning of “impede“? “Microphones don’t impede performance as much anymore.” Make your own sentence using this word.
- Do you know the meaning of “mumbler“? “Take Tom Hardy, an actor I personally love, but who famously is a mumbler.” Kindly make your own sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- Do you rely on subtitles when watching movies or series? Why/why not?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages you could think of subtitle dependency?
- Why are subtitles considered an absolute necessity when watching movies or series?
- What factors do you believe most influence whether or not viewers in your country choose to watch movies or television shows with subtitles?