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ENGLISH LESSON

ANNA DĄBKOWSKA

PROGRAMY TELEWIZYJNE

TV PROGRAMMES

LET'S GET STARTED !

--> Rozpoznajesz dany rodzaj programu telewizyjnego.

--> Znasz najważniejsze zwroty związane z oglądaniem telewizji;

--> Potrafisz wymienić nazwy programów telewizyjnych;

Dzisiaj nauczymy się o rodzajach programów telewizyjnych.Nauczę Cię angielskich określeń dla popularnych gatunków telewizyjnych(takich jak: kreskówka,dramat, film dokumentalny).Zrobisz quiz i ćwiczenia na temat programów w telewizyjnych.

Today we are learning about types of television programmes. I will teach you English words for popular television types, such as: cartoon, drama, documentary, etc. You will do some exercises about TV programmes.

Czy wiedziałeś?W Wielkiej Brytanii potrzebujesz licencji, by móc oglądać telewizję. To kosztuje 145 funtów rocznie.

In Britain you need a licence to be able to watchtelevision.It costs £145 a year!!!!

Did you know...?

W zeszycie zapisz nazwy programów oraz ich opisy.

In your notebook, write the names of TV genres and their descriptions.

TYPES OF TV PROGRAMMES

EXAMPLES: Peppa Pig, The Simpsons, SpongeBob

Program zawierający animowane postacie - nie ma prawdziwych aktorów.

A programme that features animated characters - it doesn't have real actors.

cartoon - kreskówka

EXAMPLES: Wheel of Fortune, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

Program telewizyjny, w którym ludzie grają w gry i wygrywają pieniądze.

A television programme in which people play games and win some money.

quiz show - teleturniej

EXAMPLES: BBC News, CNN Newsroom, The Daily Show

Ten program daje informacje na temat tego co się dzieje w tym momencie.

This programme gives information about what is happening at the moment.

the news -wiadomości

EXAMPLES: Got Talent, The Voice

Program, gdzie ludzie pokazują w czym są dobrzy (śpiew, taniec, akrobatyka).

A show where people show what they are good at (singing, dancing, acrobatics).

talent show - konkurs talentów

EXAMPLES: Life on Earth, Panorama, Horizon

Program, który pokazuje prawdziwe wydarzenia lub daje informacje na temat jakiegoś tematu.

A programme, or a film, which shows real events or gives information about a subject.

documentary - film dokumentalny

EXAMPLES: Dynasty, Coronation Street

Serial telewizyjny o wymyślonym życiu pewnej grupy ludzi.

A television series about the imaginary lives of a group of people.

soap opera - telenowela

EXAMPLES: Mr. Bean, Friends.

Zabawny film o fikcyjnych bohaterach - sprawia, że się śmiejesz.

An amusing film about fictional characters - it makes you laugh.

comedy - komedia

EXAMPLES: Titanic

Poważny film, który sprawia, że płaczesz

A serious film that can make you cry.

drama - dramat

EXAMPLES: Dracula, Ring

Straszny film.

A scary kind of film.

horror film - horror

EXAMPLES: Pirates of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones

Ekscytujący film o statkach i przestępstwach.

An exciting film about ships and crime.

adventure film - film przygodowy

EXAMPLES: Mamma Mia, La La Land

Film, który wykorzystuje muzykę i taniec w opowieści.

A film that uses singing and dancing in the story.

musical - film muzyczny

Odgadnij rodzaj filmu!

Guess the film type!

Now you will check your knowledge. Teraz sprawdzisz swoją wiedzę:

Write the corresponding film genre under the posters:

Napisz odpowiedni rodzaj filmu pod zdjęciem:

Uzupełnij zdania dotyczące Twoich własnych upodobań telewizyjnych.

Program, który oglądam rzadko to ..

A programme that I watch rarely is ....

Program, który mnie rozśmiesza to...

A programme that makes me laugh is ....

Program, który jest naprawdę nudny to ..

A programme that is really boring is ....

Program, który oglądam codziennie to ...

The programme I hate the most is ....

Program, którego nie znoszę to ...

Mój ulubiony program to ...

A programme I watch every day is ....

My favourite programme is ...

Complete the sentences about your own viewing preferences.

Czy znasz przydatne zwroty związane z telewizją?

Do you know useful phrases about television?

ZANOTUJ W ZESZYCIE! Turn on / Turn off the TV! - Włącz / Wyłącz telewizor! Turn the volume up / down! - Podgłośnij! / Przycisz! Change the channel! / Leave this channel on! - Zmień kanał! / Zostaw ten kanał! It makes me laugh. - To mnie śmieszy.watch - oglądać be on TV - być w telewizji: My sister is on TV today. She is an actress.

Mam nadzieję, że moja lekcja podobała Ci się.

Proszę, daj mi znać, jeśli masz jakieś pytania.

Czy znasz nazwyprogramów telewizyjnych?

I hope you've enjoyed my lesson.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Do you know the names of TV programmes?

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Describe a TV Programme [IELTS Speaking]

Posted by David S. Wills | Feb 22, 2021 | IELTS Tips , Speaking | 2

In today’s IELTS speaking lesson, we are going to look at cue cards that ask you to describe a TV programme . There are various possibilities here, so we will explore what sorts of TV programmes you might have to talk about and how to do it effectively.

Possible Cue Cards about TV Programmes

First of all, let’s begin in a logical place by exploring possible cue cards. It is unlikely that you will be simply told to “describe a TV programme” and so there will usually be something that follows it. You might be asked to “describe a TV programme you enjoy” or “describe a TV programme you often watch.” It might be a TV programme specific to your country or one that you didn’t like. You will need to read the card carefully to understand exactly what is required of you.

You can see more examples here:

describe a tv programme (ielts cue cards)

Today, we will focus on this cue card:

Describe a television programme that you watch. You should say: – which kind of television programme it is – what usually happens in the television programme – why you enjoy watching the television programme and explain why you would recommend the television programme to other people.

Analysing the Cue Card

When you receive your cue card, you should spend some time looking at it carefully to make sure that you understand it. This can also help you to make notes and give your answer a logical structure. Doing that can help you to impress the examiner by speaking more fluently and logically.

Here, you are asked to describe a TV that you watch. The tense here is present simple, showing that it is something recurrent (ie it happens over and over). Thus, you should not talk about something from the past or the future. You should also talk about:

its plot (and possibly characters)
and what makes it enjoyable to you

These are all things you can glean from the cue card and that can guide you to give a great answer.

Making Notes

Once you have figured out exactly what the cue card requires you to talk about, you should make some notes so that you can talk more easily. The purpose of these notes is to:

remind you of important vocabulary
help you keep to a coherent structure

Doing this will also help you to keep calm and speak in a fluent way without panicking. Just remember not to write too many notes or else you will be in danger of wasting your time. You only have one minute to prepare!

When it comes to describing TV programmes, you can generally use similar language to that which you would use for movies. By this, I mean you can recycle words and phrases relate to genre and content.

There is a lot of overlap in these topics and so preparing to talk about movies can really help you. Some things that you might discuss are:

However, there are some differences, of course. TV programmes typically air on a schedule whereas movies just appear once. As such, you might talk about watching a movie as a single experience, but watching a TV programme is something you could do over a period of days, weeks, months, or years. Think about Game of Thrones , for example. That aired over many years, so it would require some different language to describe.

Programme, Program, or Show?

Let’s take a moment to think about the differences these words. What makes program and programme different, and how do they differ from a show?

The answer is: They are all the same!

“Programme” is the British spelling, so this is what you would encounter in the IELTS exam. “Program” is American and “show” is more common in America but can be used in either country.

Do we still talk about TV programmes?

IELTS can be a little old-fashioned in some ways. Think about it: They still ask you to write a letter !!! As such, you may be surprised to be asked about TV shows because TV isn’t as popular as it used to be. These days, people stream shows on platforms like Netflix or Amazon Prime. Does that mean that they are no longer TV programmes? After all, we aren’t usually watching them on TV! Nowadays, it is common to watch them on a phone or tablet or computer.

Well, it is strange but we still call these shows “TV programmes” even when they are consumed over the internet and watched on device or computer monitor. As such, you can still mostly use the same language, but if you want throw in some modern vocabulary about streaming, downloading, and so on, then that is also acceptable.

Sample Answer

Ok, but now I will give you my answer to the above cue card:

A TV programme that I regularly watch a cartoon called Rick and Morty . It’s animated but it’s definitely not for children because it features a lot of adult humour. The show revolves around a scientist called Rick and his grandson, Morty. They are very different in terms of personality but always share bizarre adventures across multiple universes. The show is very funny because of its outrageous humour and ridiculous characters, many of whom are cameo roles by famous actors. There isn’t much of a linear plot across the series and instead each episode is pretty self-contained, though there is some development and occasionally a storyline might go across several episodes. I really like this show primarily because of its humour, but also it is important to me as something that helps me to communicate with my friends. Because we all watch this programme, we frequently make reference to it and it is something that unites us. We all understand those strange references and find them funny. I also just appreciate the incredibly intelligent and creative writers who have produced something so different to other TV programmes. I would recommend this show to people with an open mind and a dark sense of humour. It is hard to explain it to people but if they have a certain mindset, it is likely they will enjoy it immensely.

In this answer, I used some language specific to TV and movies to talk about Rick and Morty. I said things like:

adult humour
outrageous humour
cameo roles
linear plot

There are also other words and phrases that have helped me give a good answer. I said that the show “revolves around” the lives of these characters. When we say “revolve around” it means that the show is about something. I tried to touch upon various areas so that I could show off appropriate language and also give a full and honest answer, so I mentioned characters, plots, settings, and actors. All of these were related to the topic and gave me some freedom to craft a nice, detailed response.

About The Author

David S. Wills

David S. Wills is the author of Scientologist! William S. Burroughs and the 'Weird Cult' and the founder/editor of Beatdom literary journal. He lives and works in rural Cambodia and loves to travel. He has worked as an IELTS tutor since 2010, has completed both TEFL and CELTA courses, and has a certificate from Cambridge for Teaching Writing. David has worked in many different countries, and for several years designed a writing course for the University of Worcester. In 2018, he wrote the popular IELTS handbook, Grammar for IELTS Writing and he has since written two other books about IELTS. His other IELTS website is called IELTS Teaching.