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[English]

Hey there and welcome back to the ESL

Chat Center. In today's video, we're

going to the movies. You'll learn how to

buy movie tickets in English with a

short, natural conversation. But first,

we'll look at some useful words and

phrases to help you understand the

dialogue better. Then you'll get to

practice speaking in a fun roleplay.

Let's go.

Key words and phrases.

Box office

meaning the place where you buy tickets

at the cinema.

Example, let's go to the box office to

buy our tickets.

Recommend

meaning to say something is good or a

good idea.

Example, can you recommend a good movie?

Appropriate

meaning right or okay for a person or

situation

example this movie is appropriate for

children.

Rated G

meaning a movie rating that means

everyone can watch it even small

children.

Example this is a rated G movie. It's

good for families.

Suitable

meaning good or right for someone or

something.

Example, that movie is not suitable for

young kids.

Available

meaning something you can have, use, or

do now.

Example,

are tickets still available for the 6:30

show?

Hi, can you recommend a good movie for

my family?

Of course. How old are the kids?

They're six and 10 years old.

Perfect. We have an animated movie

called Adventure Friends. It's fun for

kids and adults.

That sounds great. Is it appropriate for

young children?

Yes, it's rated G, so it's suitable for

all ages.

What time does it start?

The next show is at 4:30 p.m.

Awesome. Are there still good seats

available?

Yes, plenty. You can choose seats in the

middle or the back for the best view.

Great. We'll take four tickets. Thank

you.

You're welcome. Enjoy the movie.

Round one. You are the customer.

Hi. Can you recommend a good movie for

my family?

They're six and 10 years old.

That sounds great. Is it appropriate for

young children?

What time does it start?

Awesome. Are there still good seats

available?

Great. We'll take four tickets. Thank

you.

Round two. You are the box office staff.

Of course. How old are the kids?

Perfect. We have an animated movie

called Adventure Friends. It's fun for

kids and adults.

Yes, it's rated G, so it's suitable for

all ages.

The next show is at 4:30 p.m.

Yes, plenty. You can choose seats in the

middle or the back for the best view.

You're welcome. Enjoy the movie.

Nice job. Now you know exactly how to

buy movie tickets in English. Practice

this again or try a new role play with a

friend. And don't forget to like,

subscribe, and comment below. What's the

last movie you watched? See you in the

next conversation here on the ESL chat

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
recommend en:/rɪˈkɒmɛnd/; vi:/kʰwiən˧˥/; ko:chucheonhada; ja:suisen suru; zh:tuījiàn; es:recomendar; pt:recomendar; fr:recommander; de:empfehlen; it:raccomandare; id:merekomendasikan B1	verb - to suggest something as good or suitable
appropriate en:/əˈprəʊpriət/; vi:/tɪk˦˥hɔp˦ˀ/; ko:jeogjeolhan; ja:tekisetsu na; zh:héshì de; es:apropiado; pt:apropriado; fr:approprié; de:angemessen; it:appropriato; id:tepat B2	adjective - suitable; fitting for a particular purpose or person
suitable en:/ˈsuːtəbl/; vi:/phùː hôp˧˥/; ko:hoegbyeolhan; ja:taitōna; zh:shìhé de; es:adecuado; pt:adequado; fr:approprié; de:geeignet; it:adatto; id:sesuai B2	adjective - right or proper for a particular person, purpose, or situation
available en:/əˈveɪləbəl/; vi:/cóː sẵn˧˥/; ko:iyonghal su itda; ja:riyō dekiru; zh:kěyòng de; es:disponible; pt:disponível; fr:disponible; de:verfügbar; it:disponibile; id:tersedia B1	adjective - able to be obtained or used; present
animated en:/ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/; vi:/cóⁿ hoạ˧˥/; ko:animiteuda; ja:animēto; zh:huó dòng de; es:animado; pt:animado; fr:animé; de:animiert; it:animato; id:animasi B2	adjective - full of life or excitement; a film made with drawings
adventure en:/ədˈventʃə(r)/; vi:/cử́c hành trình˧˥/; ko:moheom; ja:bōken; zh:màoxiǎn; es:aventura; pt:aventura; fr:aventure; de:Abenteuer; it:avventura; id:petualangan B1	noun - an exciting or unusual experience
family en:/ˈfæməli/; vi:/gia đình˧˥/; ko:gajok; ja:kazoku; zh:jiātíng; es:familia; pt:família; fr:famille; de:Familie; it:familia; id:keluarga A1	noun - a group consisting of parents and their children
children en:/ˈtʃɪldrən/; vi:/trờ con˧˥/; ko:adeul; ja:kodomo; zh:értónɡ; es:niños; pt:crianças; fr:enfants; de:Kinder; it:bambini; id:anak-anak A1	noun - young human beings below the age of puberty
ticket en:/ˈtɪkɪt/; vi:/vẻ/; ko:ti-keu; ja:chiketto; zh:piaò; es:billete; pt:bilhete; fr:ticket; de:Ticket; it:biglietto; id:tiket A2	noun - a pass giving the holder permission to enter or travel
movie en:/ˈmuːvi/; vi:/phim˧˥/; ko:yeonghwa; ja:eiga; zh:diànyǐng; es:película; pt:filme; fr:film; de:Film; it:film; id:film A1	noun - a story or event recorded by a camera as a sequence of images
box en:/bɒks/; vi:/hổ˧˥/; ko:box; ja:bokkusu; zh:xiāng; es:caja; pt:caixa; fr:boîte; de:Kasten; it:scatola; id:kotak A1	noun - a container with flat base and sides, typically square or rectangular
office en:/ˈɒfɪs/; vi:/vằn phòng˧˥/; ko:hoesa; ja:ofisu; zh:bàngōngshì; es:oficina; pt:escritório; fr:bureau; de:Büro; it:ufficio; id:kantor A1	noun - a place where people work, especially at desks
show en:/ʃəʊ/; vi:/chười˧˥/; ko:showeu; ja:shō; zh:biǎoyǎn; es:espectáculo; pt:show; fr:spectacle; de:Show; it:spettacolo; id:pertunjukan A2	noun - a public performance or exhibition
seat en:/siːt/; vi:/ghé ⁠gô͜ iː/; ko:seat; ja:seeto; zh:zuòwèi; es:asiento; pt:assento; fr:siège; de:Sitz; it:posto; id:kursi A1	noun - a place to sit
view en:/vjuː/; vi:/gian˧˥/; ko:byul; ja:byū; zh:fāngkàn; es:vista; pt:visão; fr:vue; de:Blick; it:vista; id:pemandangan A2	noun - the ability to see something; a scenic outlook
practice en:/ˈpræktɪs/; vi:/thực hàn˧˥/; ko:yeonseup; ja:renshū; zh:liànxí; es:práctica; pt:prática; fr:pratique; de:Übung; it:pratica; id:latihan B1	verb - to perform repeatedly in order to improve skill noun - repeated performance for skill improvement
roleplay en:/ˈroʊlˌpleɪ/; vi:/đóng vai˧˥/; ko:rohl plei; ja:rōru purei; zh:jué sè wán; es:juego de roles; pt:jogo de papéis; fr:jeu de rôle; de:Rollenspiel; it:gioco di ruolo; id:permainan peran C1	noun - an activity in which participants act out roles to practice language or scenarios
conversation en:/ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃən/; vi:/cuộc nối buộc˧˥/; ko:daehwa; ja:kaiwa; zh:duìhuà; es:conversación; pt:conversa; fr:conversation; de:Unterhaltung; it:conversazione; id:percakapan B1	noun - an informal talk between people
dialogue en:/ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/; vi:/đoạn . .trò˧˥/; ko:daehwa; ja: taiwa; zh:duìhuà; es:diálogo; pt:diálogo; fr:dialogue; de:Dialog; it:dialogo; id:dialog B2	noun - a conversation between two or more people
enjoy en:/ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/; vi:/tử dụng˧˥/; ko:jeul geulda; ja: tanoshimu; zh:xǐhuān; es:disfrutar; pt:aproveitar; fr:apprécier; de:genießen; it:godere; id:menikmati A2	verb - to take pleasure in something

Key Grammar Structures

• Can you recommend a good movie for my family?

  ➔ Modal verb for polite request

  ➔ The modal "Can" is used to ask for a recommendation politely.

• How old are the kids?

  ➔ Wh‑question with the verb "to be"

  ➔ "How" introduces a wh‑question and the verb "are" (present of "to be") follows the subject.

• Are tickets still available for the 6:30 show?

  ➔ Present simple passive

  ➔ "Are ... available" uses the present simple of "be" + past participle to form a passive meaning "exist in a state of being available".

• The next show is at 4:30 p.m.

  ➔ Simple present for scheduled events

  ➔ "is" (present of "be") is used because timetables and schedules are expressed with the simple present.

• We'll take four tickets.

  ➔ Future simple with "will"

  ➔ "'ll" is the contraction of "will" and marks a simple future intention.

• You can choose seats in the middle or the back for the best view.

  ➔ Modal "can" + infinitive for ability/option

  ➔ "can" expresses permission or possibility, followed by the base verb "choose".

• It's rated G, so it's suitable for all ages.

  ➔ Passive voice + result clause with "so"

  ➔ "rated" is a past participle used in a passive construction; "so" introduces the result "it’s suitable".

• Enjoy the movie.

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ "Enjoy" is a base‑form verb used as a command or friendly wish.

• Are there still good seats available?

  ➔ Existential "there" + be

  ➔ "Are there" introduces the existence of something; "there" is a dummy subject followed by the verb "be".

• Perfect. We have an animated movie called Adventure Friends.

  ➔ Simple present with "have"

  ➔ "have" is the main verb in the simple present, indicating possession or existence.