Film and TV

Useful Vocabulary: Memorise key phrases such as “le cinéma” (the cinema), “la télévision” (television), “une émission” (a show), “un film d’action” (an action film), “un documentaire” (a documentary), “la série” (series), and “regarder” (to watch).
Film Genres: Become comfortable with different genres, including “un film d’aventure” (an adventure film), “un film romantique” (a romantic film), “un film d’horreur” (a horror film), “un dessin animé” (an animated film), “une comédie” (a comedy).
Personal Opinions: Learn how to express your likes and dislikes, using phrases such as “J’aime …” (I like …), “Je n’aime pas …” (I don’t like …), “Je préfère …” (I prefer …) and “Je déteste …” (I hate …).
Giving Details: Remember to explain why you like/dislike something, using connective words like “parce que” (because), “mais” (but), “et” (and), etc.
Talking about Actors: Include names of French actors and actresses in your revision. This can spark a discussion about their films and performances using phrases like “Je trouve que …” (I find that …), “Il/Elle joue bien” (He/She acts well).
Usage of Past Tense: Be able to describe a movie you’ve watched recently using the past tense with phrases like “J’ai regardé un film la semaine dernière” (I watched a movie last week).
Activity-related Vocabulary: Don’t forget to familiarise yourself with numerous film and TV-related activities. Examples include “télécharger un film” (to download a film), “louer un film” (to rent a film), “aller au cinéma” (go to the cinema).
Adjectives to Describe Films/TV Shows: Compile a list of useful adjectives to describe what you watch, such as “ennuyeux” (boring), “passionnant” (exciting), “drôle” (funny), or “émouvant” (moving).
Discussing Preferences: Learn to compare different shows or films using comparative and superlative structures e.g., “J’aime plus la série A que la série B” (I like series A more than series B), “La série A est la meilleure” (Series A is the best).
Frequency of Watching: Master how to describe how often you watch films or TV with phrases like “tous les jours” (every day), “une fois par semaine” (Once a week), “toujours” (always), “jamais” (never), rarely (“rarement”).
Creating Sentences: Practice creating full sentences, expressing opinions, and giving reasons. For example, “J’adore les films d’horreur parce qu’ils sont excitants.” This would translate to, “I love horror films because they’re exciting.”

Remember that regular practise through reading, writing, listening, and speaking is key in mastering these topics. Engage with French media to expose yourself to native speaking and improve comprehension and pronunciation.