Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available at the bottom of the page.
Beginner (A1-A2)
- What kind of movies do you like? What’s a good one you’ve seen?
- Who are your favorite actors? What’s a good movie they’re in?
- Do you usually watch movies at the theater or at home? What’s good about each?
- How do you watch movies at home? On your phone, laptop, or TV?
- Who do you like to watch movies with? Why?
- When do you usually watch movies? What does a typical movie night look like?
- What movie did you watch recently? What was it about?
- Do you have a favorite movie character? What are they like?
- Where is your favorite place to watch movies? Why?
- Do you watch movies in English? How is it for you?
- What was the last movie that made you laugh? What happened in it?
- Do you prefer old movies or new movies? What’s one you remember?
- Do you like animated movies? What’s a good one?
- Do you have a movie theater near your home? Do you go there often?
Elementary (A2)
- Do you cry during movies? What kind of scenes make you emotional?
- What is the best movie you have ever seen? Why did you like it so much?
- What was the scariest movie you have ever seen? What made it so scary?
- How often do you watch movies? Where do you usually watch them?
- What is the best snack to eat during a movie? Why?
- What do people do during movies that really annoys you?
- What kind of movies do you avoid watching? Why?
- Have you ever fallen asleep during a movie? What happened?
- What movie disappointed you? What didn’t you like about it?
- Have you ever watched a movie more than once? Which one and why?
- What movie made you feel sad? Why did it affect you?
- Do you like watching movies with subtitles? Why or why not?
- Have you ever left a movie theater before the movie ended? Why?
- What time of day do you prefer to watch movies? Why?
- Do you read movie reviews before watching a film? Why or why not?
Intermediate (B1)
- What kind of movie is best for a date?
- Which is more important, acting or special effects?
- If you could make a movie, what would it be about?
- If someone made a movie of your life, what kind of movie would it be?
- Do you think movie theaters will exist in 20 years, or will everyone watch at home? Explain your thinking.
- Should movie sequels be made if the first movie was successful? Share your reasons.
- What do you think makes a great movie director? Give some examples of directors you admire.
- If you could be any character from a movie, who would you choose and why?
- Do you believe that violent movies make people more aggressive? Why do you think so?
- How do you feel about movies based on true stories versus completely fictional ones? Give your reasons.
- If you had to show someone from another country one movie to represent your culture, which would you pick and why?
- Do you think award shows like the Oscars are important for the film industry? Share your perspective.
- Do you think movie tickets are too expensive? Explain your thinking.
- Should parents control what movies their children watch? Why do you think so?
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
- How has the rise of streaming platforms like Netflix changed the way movies are made and distributed? Consider both positive and negative effects.
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of making movies from popular books?
- Compare how superhero movies today differ from action movies of the 1980s and 1990s. What has changed in storytelling and production?
- How do movie trailers influence audience expectations and box office success? Analyze the relationship.
- What are the implications of using CGI and special effects instead of practical effects in filmmaking? Consider artistic and financial aspects.
- How is the representation of diversity in Hollywood films different now compared to 20 years ago? What factors have driven these changes?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of movie franchises that span multiple films over many years?
- How has social media changed the way movies are promoted and discussed by audiences? Analyze both benefits and drawbacks.
- What factors determine whether a movie becomes a classic that people watch for generations? Analyze some examples.
- How does product placement in movies affect viewers’ perceptions and behaviors? Consider both obvious and subtle effects.
Advanced (C1)
- How do blockbuster movies simultaneously reinforce and subvert cultural stereotypes about gender, race, or nationality?
- What tensions exist between artistic vision and commercial viability in contemporary filmmaking? How do directors navigate these competing demands?
- To what extent do historical films shape public understanding of past events versus merely reflecting existing cultural narratives?
- How might the globalization of cinema both preserve local storytelling traditions and erode cultural distinctiveness? Consider specific examples.
- What does the dominance of certain genres reveal about underlying societal values and anxieties in different historical periods?
- How do movies about technology and artificial intelligence reveal contemporary tensions between progress and human values?
- To what extent does the star system in Hollywood perpetuate both meritocracy myths and structural inequality in the entertainment industry?
- How might the increasing use of algorithms to predict audience preferences both democratize and homogenize film production?
- What ethical responsibilities do filmmakers have when depicting marginalized communities, and how should artistic freedom be balanced against potential harm?
- How has the distinction between ‘high art’ cinema and popular entertainment evolved, and what does this reveal about changing cultural values?