Talk About Movies in English! ESL Dialogue, Listening Practice & Vocabulary
- Rose Sensei
- Aug 20
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 17
🎬 Love talking about movies? Let’s do it in English!
In this post, you’ll read a fun and simple dialogue between two friends chatting about their favourite shows.
You’ll also learn useful vocabulary like plot, cast, thriller, and subtitles — perfect for everyday conversations about films and series.
👉 Whether you prefer rom-coms, thrillers, or documentaries, this is a great way to practise speaking and listening in English!
📺 Watch the Movies Quiz on YouTube with 🗣️voice narration! Practise listening & pronunciation.
👉Movies Vocabulary Quiz - https://youtu.be/AtPCKnK_g6c
📕Prefer to Read?
Check out this post:👉 Are You a Movie Buff? 10-Word Vocabulary Quiz
Let's enjoy practising the Movie Vocabulary dialogue between 2 friends.
🍿Dialogue - Let's Talk About Movie Vocabulary!
👩Emma: Hey Lila! Did you watch anything good lately?
👩🦱Lila: Yes! I finally watched “The Silent Code” last night. It was amazing!
👩Emma: Ooh, I saw the trailer! It looked like a thriller.
👩🦱Lila: It is! So intense. The plot had so many twists. And the cast? Brilliant.
👩Emma: I love a good thriller. Who directed it?
👩🦱Lila: A French director — Paul Lemaitre. You might not know him, but he’s getting really popular.
👩Emma: Nice. I usually go for comedies, though. I like to laugh when I relax.
👩🦱Lila: Fair! It’s not a movie, by the way — it’s a miniseries. Just four episodes. Kind of like one long movie, but split into parts.
👩Emma: Ohh, I see! That sounds good. I always get confused between movies and series.
👩🦱Lila: Me too sometimes. But this one’s short enough to binge-watch in a night!
👩Emma: Wow! I can’t binge-watch anymore. I always fall asleep.Did you watch it with subtitles?
👩🦱Lila: Yes, it’s in French, but the English subtitles were clear. I liked learning new words too!
👩Emma: You know what? Maybe I’ll give it a try tonight.
👩🦱Lila: Do it! Then we can talk about it tomorrow over lunch.
💡 Vocabulary Note for Learners:
A miniseries is a short TV series, often with just 3 to 6 episodes.It tells one complete story — like a movie, but longer.
A movie is usually just 1–2 hours and watched in one sitting.
🧠 After Listening – Comprehension Questions:
What is the title of the miniseries Lila watched?
What genre is it?
Who is Paul Lemaitre?
What does Emma usually watch?
Why did Lila use subtitles?
🎬 Vocabulary Focus
Here are 5 words from the conversation:
trailer
thriller
plot
cast
subtitles
Can you use these words to describe your favourite movie?
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Now that you've read the story, try the activities below to build your vocabulary and improve your speaking skills.
🎭 Practise the dialogue with a friend.
🎧 Listen to the podcast-style audio (coming soon!).
📝 Download the free worksheet for even more practice.
📥 Ready to take your learning further?
– great for self-study or classroom use.
🗣️ Share your favourite movie in the comments – and try using 3 new English words from today’s post!
Learning English doesn’t have to be boring — especially when you’re talking about movies you love!
🔔 Practice More:Want to improve your listening and speaking skills?
🎥 Check out our YouTube Channel Playlist:
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🔗Learn Grammar Through Engaging Stories https://tinyurl.com/bvwvckfu
🔗Quick and Easy Vocabulary https://tinyurl.com/44chnrb9
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