Intro
1. Learn Vocabulary - Learn some new vocabulary before you start the lesson.
2. Read and Prepare - Read the introduction and prepare to hear the audio.
Every so often, a TV show will come along that gets everyone’s attention. In 2011, “Game of Thrones” began playing on American television, and four years later, it’s still all that anyone talks about. What’s so great about this medieval fantasy? Why would such a gory show become so popular?
To some, it’s not about the story so much as it is about the characters. “Game of Thrones” has a large cast of excellent actors playing families fighting for the throne in the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. Especially popular is actor Peter Dinklage who plays the intelligent and funny Tyrion Lannister. The show is based on the book “A Song of Ice and Fire” by George R. R. Martin.
Sara is thinking about watching “Game of Thrones” with Brian. Learn more in today’s English lesson about a popular TV show.
Dialog
1. Listen and Read - Listen to the audio and read the dialog at the same time.
2. Study - Read the dialog again to see how the vocab words are used.
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Sara_R: I was thinking about starting “Game of Thrones.” Do you watch that show?
Brian: I love that show. Are you thinking of watching the show or reading the books?
Sara_R: Watching the show. I probably don’t have the patience to read the books.
Brian: There are a couple of books and they’re really long, so that is the case, but the show is amazing.
Sara_R: I’ve heard it’s amazing, but I’m worried that it may be too gory for me.
Brian: It’s… I wouldn’t necessarily say gory. It is a very violent show. But if you like the fantasy feeling and that medieval spirit, it’s definitely in that realm.
Sara_R: I do. And I like the idea of power-hungry people fighting each other for the throne.
Brian: They are just so many characters to follow. It can be a little intimidating at first, remembering who everyone is and where they’re from… all the different names and places… but it really gets worth it if you can get past the first three episodes. I think you’ll really start to enjoy it.
Sara_R: OK, OK. I’ll try it. Do you want to watch it with me?
Brian: Yes. This will be my third time watching all of them, but I am down to do that.
Sara_R: You must love it.
Brian: I do!
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Discussion
Sara wants Brian’s opinion about the TV show “Game of Thrones.” She’s heard a lot about it, but she’s worried it might be too gory. Still, Sara’s interested in this popular show about people fighting each other for a medieval throne.
Brian believes that Sara should watch it, and he’s willing to watch it with her. It will be Brian’s third time seeing “Game of Thrones,” which he thinks is incredible. Brian explains that the show has a lot of characters to remember, and that might feel intimidating to Sara, but she should give “Game of Thrones” a chance.
Do you watch “Game of Thrones?” What do you like about it?
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