Wait, What Did They Say?

Conversation - B1-B2 | Intermediate Level

Description

Have you noticed how many people (maybe even you!) watch everything with subtitles, even in their native language? You're not alone. In this session, we’ll explore why subtitles are becoming essential in our daily media experience.

We'll:
- Explore how sound design, mumbling actors, and technology affect understanding
- Reflect on how subtitles help or distract us
- Share our own habits and preferences when watching movies or series

This will be an insightful, curious, and relatable session that helps us think about how we consume media in today’s noisy world.

Questions list

1. Do you usually watch movies or series with subtitles? Why or why not?

2. What kind of content do you struggle to understand without subtitles?

3. Have you ever watched something with subtitles in your native language?

1. What are some reasons people use subtitles more today than before?

2. Do you think sound in movies and TV shows has changed over time?

3. Do subtitles help you focus, or do they distract you? Why?

4. What’s the difference between using subtitles to understand language and using them for comfort?

5. Do you think subtitles make us lazy listeners, or better learners?

6. How do subtitles help people with hearing loss or neurodivergence?

7. Should subtitles be a default option in the future?

1. You'll have 6 to 10 minutes to have a free talk.

Get ready for an engaging 10 minutes where you'll receive valuable feedback from your tutor regarding vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar mistakes

Rules

Be kind and respectful to everyone.

No flirting! If someone doesn’t want to share their social media or phone number, respect their choice.

Let everyone have a chance to speak.

Please avoid smoking or drinking while talking.

Keep your camera on at all times.

Note: If you break any of these rules, you may be banned

Leandro V

Session Details

Jul. 10 Thu , 19:00

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