The Phantom of Liberty -3 Fluency Activities
English Speaking Practice with Movies @
The Phantom of Liberty
Watching and interacting with English movies is an effective way to get English speaking practice and improve both listening and speaking skills.
It immerses you in authentic language use, providing real-life context to the words and phrases you learn. To maximize your learning, start with subtitles.
This helps in understanding the dialogue while keeping up with the storyline. Gradually, move on to watching without subtitles to challenge your comprehension skills.
Feel the Language!
Use Your Imagination!
Be Creative!
with Shadowing Practice
Click on the buttons below for each activity.
MUVIOKE#1 is your first task: to watch and listen then answer the questions embedded in the video to check your understanding.
MUVIOKE#2 involves a TYPE#1 SHADOWING practice which is the most difficult. Listen at normal speed and DO NOT PAUSE the video.
MUVIOKE#3 is the easiest: read as you listen and pause after each chunk of the dialogue.
Muvioke @Activity #1
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Muvioke @Shadowing Activity #1
A Listen (ONLY!!) & Talk Exercise (Shapra: Type #1)- with easy chunking (maximum 9 syllables!) so you can focus on intonation enunciation practice. Recreate the emotion of the original speaker.
Muvioke @Shadowing Activity #3
Transcript for Shadowing
Shadowing Type #3:
Listen AND Read and Repeat
L We went to see Tristan and Isolde te other day.
WL Was it good?
m Splendid.
WL Carlotta Igellicci was heartrending. What a voice! What presence! It’s a shame she’s put on weight.
WL Care for a cigarette?
w I’d love one, thanks.
w3 How was your trip to Spain?
m Interesting.
m But…
m2 But what?
m We had to come home early. Madrid was filled with the stench of, pardon my language, food.
It was indecent.
m2 What will our planet be like in 20 years
with the current population explosion? It makes you think.
w What are you referring to?
m2 Consider the quantity of toxic products we dump into our rivers. Insecticides, detergents,all the industrial residue.
m Not to mention bodily wastes.
m2 Of course.
m It’s very simple. There are almost four billion people on Earth. In 20 years, there’ll be seven billion of us.
w Seven billion!
m Yes, and how much bodily waste do you think a person discharges daily?
w I don’t know. Half a pound, maybe?
m Much more.
Urine is heavier than water. All told, I’d say at least three pounds. Multiplied by four billion, that makes more than 6 billion pounds a day. In 20 years, more than 10 billion pounds.
WL Ten million tons of excrement a day?
m Exactly.
m2 My word.
WL That’s really alarming.
mb Yes? How many tons did you say?
w More than 10 million tons a day.
m And such waste is extremely toxic. Its damaging effects are increased by the presence of chemicals. Just try peeing into your fish tank every day and you’ll see what I mean.
child: Mum, I’m really hungry.
w Sophie, it’s bad manners to talk like that at the table.
m Excuse me a moment. Where’s the dining room, please?
Maid Last door on the right.
m Thank you.
m It’s occupied!
WB Sorry!
–A classic scene from one of the greatest films ever: made by one of the most renegade directors in the history of Spanish cinema. If you haven’t seen this film by Luis Bunuel– a one time collaborator of Salvatore Dali , well, what can I say but you’re missing a chance to radically change your thinking. ‘The Phantom of Liberty’ (自由の幻想)is an absolute must see. Put it on your bucket list. NOW!>>>> Read/ Watch/ Listen /Do the exercises/ Answer the questions embedded in the video. Then have a go at some more further below
Watching English movies is a highly effective way to improve both listening and speaking skills. It immerses you in authentic language use, providing real-life context to the words and phrases you learn. To maximize your learning, start with subtitles. This helps in understanding the dialogue while keeping up with the storyline. Gradually, move on to watching without subtitles to challenge your comprehension skills.
Choosing the right movies is crucial. Opt for films with clear, slow dialogue, such as family-friendly movies or animated films. These are great English movies for listening practice. Dramas and romantic comedies often focus on everyday conversation, making them perfect for English speaking practice. Mimic the dialogues you hear to improve your pronunciation and fluency.
For structured learning, take notes of new words and phrases, then use them in sentences. Pause and repeat scenes to practice speaking. This repetition helps in internalizing the language patterns.
To learn English with movies, integrate them into your daily routine. Watch a variety of genres to expose yourself to different accents and vocabulary. Discussing movies with friends or in language exchange groups can further enhance your speaking skills.
By consistently watching and practicing with movies, you’ll notice significant improvement in your listening and speaking abilities. So, grab some popcorn and start your journey to mastering English through the magic of cinema!
