Cinema Vs Theatre

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Type: Vocabulary
Originally published on September 22, 2020 and last updated on July 13, 2023

The topic of Cinema Vs Theatre is an engaging conversation topic for English learners as it allows them to explore different forms of entertainment and express their preferences. Discussing this topic helps learners expand their vocabulary related to movies, acting and performing arts.

Moreover, it encourages the development of speaking and listening skills as learners compare and contrast the experiences of watching films in a cinema and attending live theatre performances. Through these conversations, learners can improve their fluency, practice expressing opinions and gain a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of both cinema and theatre.

Instructions:
Go through the vocabulary below with your students and ask them to try and use this vocabaulry where possible when discussing the different conversation questions.

About Cinema Vs Theatre

Cinema and theatre are two different types of entertainment. Cinema shows movies on a big screen, while theatre has live performances on a stage. They both offer unique experiences. In cinema, we watch stories with special effects and recorded performances. Theatre has live actors who perform in front of an audience, creating an exciting connection. Both cinema and theatre let us escape reality and enjoy the world of art and storytelling in their own special ways.

Useful Vocabulary

Try and use the following vocabulary when answering the question. Click to look up the definition in the dictionary

  • cinema (adjective)
  • theatre (adjective)
  • preference (adjective)
  • prefer (adjective)
  • popular (adjective)
  • entertainment (noun)
  • take into account (phrasal verb)

Conversation Questions

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  • Do you prefer the cinema or the theatre?
  • When was the last time you went to the cinema?
  • What is your favorite movie?
  • When was the last time you went to the theatre?
  • Have you ever acted in a school play or a drama club?
  • How often do you go to the cinema?
  • Is it better to watch a movie at home or in a cinema? Why?
  • How often do you go to the theatre?
  • Which is more popular in your country: cinema or theater?
  • What do you like and dislike about the cinema?
  • What do you like and dislike about the theatre?
  • Taking everything into account do you prefer the cinema or the theatre?
  • Which is more popular in your country: cinema or theater?
Gregory
This conversation topic was prepared by Gregory

Gregory is a qualified TEFL teacher who has been teaching English as a Foreign Language (ESL) for over a decade. He has taught in-person classes in Spain and to English learners around the world online.