B2CEFRVocabulary12 min

Vocabulary: TV and Streaming Discussions

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B2 | Vocabulary | 12 min

Talking about TV and Streaming

Categorise natural spoken idioms and complete the dialogues using essential streaming vocabulary.

A kitten and bunny watch a suspenseful show and try to avoid spoilers.

We can discuss the show. After the ending.

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Match each phrase to the meaning it directly expresses, rather than another feeling the viewer might also have:

Phrase
general liking / preference
lack of interest
strong interest / suspense
slow or predictable
"It's right up my street."
____general liking / preference____lack of interest____strong interest / suspense____slow or predictable
"I loved every minute."
____general liking / preference____lack of interest____strong interest / suspense____slow or predictable
"It's not my cup of tea."
____general liking / preference____lack of interest____strong interest / suspense____slow or predictable
"I couldn't get into it."
____general liking / preference____lack of interest____strong interest / suspense____slow or predictable
"It had me on the edge of my seat."
____general liking / preference____lack of interest____strong interest / suspense____slow or predictable
"It was gripping."
____general liking / preference____lack of interest____strong interest / suspense____slow or predictable
"It was a bit slow."
____general liking / preference____lack of interest____strong interest / suspense____slow or predictable
"I saw the ending coming."
____general liking / preference____lack of interest____strong interest / suspense____slow or predictable
Word bank: binge-watch | plot | cast | episode | spoiler | subtitles

Emma: "I was planning to study, but I ended up staying awake until 3 a.m. just to

____the whole season."

Liam: "I do that whenever a fresh mystery drops!"

Word bank: binge-watch | plot | cast | episode | spoiler | subtitles

Sarah: "I love this detective series, but the storyline is so complex that I'm completely lost."

Dan: "I agree; the

____has way too many confusing subplots and flashbacks."
Word bank: binge-watch | plot | cast | episode | spoiler | subtitles

Chloe: "What made the new historical drama feel so convincing to you?"

Marcus: "Definitely the talented

____— each actor gave an exceptional performance."
Word bank: binge-watch | plot | cast | episode | spoiler | subtitles

Tom: "Are you ready to turn off the TV and go to bed?"

Mia: "Just let me finish this single

____because the cliffhanger is killing me!"
Word bank: binge-watch | plot | cast | episode | spoiler | subtitles

Rachel: "Don't tell me who survived the season finale!"

Leo: "Don't worry, I won't drop a

____before you watch it yourself."
Word bank: binge-watch | plot | cast | episode | spoiler | subtitles

Jenny: "Do you usually turn on

____when you stream foreign crime thrillers?"

Ken: "Always, otherwise I miss the rapid dialogue and local slang."

Choose the best phrase to complete the conversation naturally:

Zack: "I've been working late all week and missed the latest three instalments of that sci-fi series."
Sam: "Take some time this Sunday to ______ them before everybody starts chatting about next week's finale."

____ a. give up on____ b. catch up on____ c. run out of

Choose the best phrase to complete the conversation naturally:

Nora: "Did you see that short dance clip from the new sitcom on social media?"
Ben: "Yes, it managed to ______ within hours, racking up over ten million views overnight."

____ a. cut corners____ b. fall flat____ c. go viral

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