B1 – Intermediate
Netflix is quite popular all over the world nowadays. It is a video streaming service that allows members to watch popular movies, TV shows, and documentaries on different devices. More and more people are now subscribing to Netflix since most of us are staying at home because of the pandemic.
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Discussion Questions:
- Do you have a subscription on Netflix or any kind of streaming apps? Why or why not? Do you like these kinds of app? Why or why not?
- Why was there a big increase in the number of new Netflix subscribers recently?
- Do you think people will not continue with their subscription to Netflix after the pandemic? Why or why not?
- What are other activities you can do at home apart from watching on Netflix?
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Do you have a subscription on Netflix or any kind of streaming apps? Why or why not? Do you like these kinds of app? Why or why not?
Yes, I have a subscription on Netflix and HBO. I like to choose what I want to watch in different moments, films, or important series as Breaking bad, Bridgerton.
Why was there a big increase in the number of new Netflix subscribers recently?
Because, in my case the TV shows in Spain are more dedicated to politics ítems or shows as “Big brother”. There aren’t a big variety of films o culture shows.
Do you think people will not continue with their subscription to Netflix after the pandemic? Why or why not?
In my opinion, Netflix or similar apps are addictive, because you can stop or start films/series when do you want.
What are other activities you can do at home apart from watching on Netflix?
When you are at home,you can clean or organize it, play with family to board games, read books or magazine
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1. What is Netflix? Do you have a subscription? Why or why not?
Netflix is a streaming platform where people can watch movies, TV shows, and documentaries online. I have a subscription because I really like the catalog of movies and series that Netflix offers.
2. Do you like this kind of app? Why or why not?
Yes, I think this kind of app is useful because it provides entertainment anytime and anywhere. It also offers a wide variety of content for different tastes.
3. Why is there a big increase in the number of new Netflix subscribers recently?
Many people subscribe to Netflix because it produces popular original series and movies. It is also convenient and offers a lot of content that can be watched from home.
4. What TV shows or movies do you watch on Netflix?
If I could watch Netflix, I would choose popular shows like Stranger Things, La Casa de papel and Berlin. I would also enjoy watching documentaries and action movies.
5. Do you think people will not continue with their subscription to Netflix after the pandemic? Why or why not?
Some people may cancel their subscriptions because they spend more time outside their homes now. However, many people will keep Netflix because they enjoy its content and convenience.
6. What are other activities you can do at home apart from watching Netflix?
You can read books, exercise, cook, or learn new skills online. Playing board games, listening to music, and spending time with family are also good activities.
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Since the question is “What TV shows or movies do you watch on Netflix?”, the answer should use the present tense rather than “If I could watch Netflix, I would choose popular shows like Stranger Things, La Casa de papel and Berlin. I would also enjoy watching documentaries and action movies.”
A natural correction would be:
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1. What is Netflix? Do you have a subscription? Why or why not?
Netflix is a streaming platform where you can watch films, series or program TV.
Yes I have Netflix, but the subscription isn´t mine. My boyfriend has Netflix and I have Amazon and we can see it in both homes.
2. Do you like this kind of app? Why or why not?
Yes I enjoy this kind of apps. But sometimes it is difficult to find something interesting for watching. You can expend too time searching for a good film or series.
3. Why is there a big increase in the number of new Netflix subscribers recently?
More and more people are now subscribing to Netflix since most of us are staying at home because of the pandemic.
Of course, isolation days were difficult time to stay alone in home, in my case, and watching tv was important to get through the day.
4. What TV shows or movies do you watch on Netflix?
I like spanish films and series
5. Do you think people will not continue with their subscription to Netflix after the pandemic? Why or why not?
No, I don´t think so because the price is not expensive and people will continue to watch television after the pandemic, television is like a drug.
6. What are other activities you can do at home apart from watching on Netflix?
I enjoy cooking or reading books. And now I have a walking machine and try to use it every single day
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What is Netflix? Do you have a subscription? Why or why not?
Netflix is an on line tv platform under subscripction.
I have a subscription to the tv chanels of my internet provider, I don´t need more chanels.
Do you like this kind of app? Why or why not?
I don´t like series, I think it´s boring watch different episodes, I preffer films.
Why is there a big increase in the number of new Netflix subscribers recently?
There were a lot of subscriptions because the people must be at home. the COVID19 virus brings lockdowns.
What TV shows or movies do you watch on Netflix?
I don´t see Netflix.
Do you think people will not continue with their subscription to Netflix after the pandemic? Why or why not?
I ithonk that the people are continuing with their subscription to Netflix, but not at the same way. At the lockdowns end the people shared the passwords.
What are other activities you can do at home apart from watching on Netflix?
I can read and make houseworks
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1. What is Netflix? Do you have a subscription? Why or why not?
It is a video streaming service that allows members to watch popular movies, TV shows, and documentaries on different devices.
Yes, I have a subscription because it gives us the opportunity to watch film or series when we want to do it.
2. Do you like this kind of app? Why or why not?
Yes, I like it because gives us flexibility.
3. Why is there a big increase in the number of new Netflix subscribers recently?
More and more people are now subscribing to Netflix since most of us are staying at home because of the pandemic.
4. What TV shows or movies do you watch on Netflix?
I use Netflix to watch film in original version. It is a way to learn English enjoying.
5. Do you think people will not continue with their subscription to Netflix after the pandemic? Why or why not?
I think that they will continue with their subscription because it is not expensive.
6. What are other activities you can do at home apart from watching on Netflix?
You can read, play table game with the family, do exercise, etc.
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1. What is Netflix? Do you have a subscription? Why or why not?
Netflix is a streaming service that works by subscription and allows its users to watch series and movies through any device…
I am subscribed to another platform that offers the possibility of watching different TV channels in addition to the traditional Netflix offer.
2. Do you like this kind of app? Why or why not?
Yes I like it, it is a system to watch movies, documentaries, TV,… to your liking when you prefer or can.
3. Why is there a big increase in the number of new Netflix subscribers recently?
I think that the covid and the confinements have helped to discover the advantages of this type of platform
4. What TV shows or movies do you watch on Netflix?
As I said before I don’t have Netflix, I have a similar platform, I use it to watch news and history and science documentaries
5. Do you think people will not continue with their subscription to Netflix after the pandemic? Why or why not?
I think people will continue with their subscription, I think people have discovered another more practical and personalized system to watch movies, TV,…-
6. What are other activities you can do at home apart from watching on Netflix?
There are a lot of activities that I do at home apart from watching TV, for example reading, listening to music, doing crafts,…
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