This podcast part one of a short series and will teach you some common words, expressions and American slang used to describe the movie going experience. This lesson will have 3 parts. Part one will be vocabulary; Part 2 will be a sample conversation; and Part 3 will test your understanding with several questions. Parts 4 and 5 are for ESL Disciples only. If you'd like to find out what an ESL Disciple is or get a full transcript of this episode, email me and Theresa at ESLHCMC@gmail.com.

Part I - Vocabulary

Movie
Movie theater
Cinema
big screen
go to the movies
see a movie
catch a flick
Showtime
release/release date
opening night
opening weekend
midnight showing/release
blockbuster
Trailers/previews
teasers
opening/closing credits
admission
ticket booth
box office
ticket
ticket stub
concessions
concession stand
usher
movie/projection screen
movie projector
projection booth
matinee
second run theater
double feature
intermission

Part II - The Conversation

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Part III - The Questions

Do you think the theater they went to was also playing the 3D blockbuster?
Could they have waited a few more hours and seen a matinee that night?
Why do you need to show your ticket stub to an usher?
Do movies normally play trailers after the closing credits?
Can you normally buy food at the box office?
If a movie's release date is Friday, when is its the midnight showing?
Generally, when do the most people go see a new movie?

Part IV and Part V - The Plot Thickens and The Cliffhanger

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