MY PARENTS LIKE CLASSIC MOVIES, BUT I THINK THEY’RE BORING

In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about preferences and opinions about movies, especially classic and modern films. You will use present simple, past simple, modal verbs, and comparatives to express your ideas and describe differences in taste.

Examples:

My parents like classic movies, but I think they’re boring.
I prefer action films because they are more exciting.
We watched an old black-and-white movie last night.
You should give classic films a try!

1. GRAMMAR:

Present Simple

My dad likes war movies.
I don’t like black-and-white films.

Past Simple

We watched a classic movie last weekend.
She didn’t enjoy the film.

Comparatives and Superlatives

Modern movies are more exciting than old ones.
That was the most boring film I’ve ever seen.

Modal Verbs

You should try a new genre.
I can’t watch silent films; they are too slow.
You mustn’t judge a movie by its age.

2. VOCABULARY:

Classic – A movie that is old but well-known and respected.
Modern – A movie that is new or made recently.
Black-and-white – A movie without color.
Silent film – A movie with no spoken dialogue.
Genre – A category or type of movie.
Opinion – What someone thinks or believes.
Boring – Not interesting.
Interesting – Something that catches your attention.
Exciting – Full of action or strong feelings.
Respect – To admire or value something or someone.

3. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:

I think classic movies are boring.
My parents enjoy old films.
In my opinion, modern films are better.
Classic movies are not for me.
You might like it if you try.

4. SENTENCES:

Positive Sentences

My mother loves romantic classic movies.
I enjoy watching animated films.
We watched a very famous classic film.

Negative Sentences

I don’t like slow, old movies.
They didn’t enjoy the black-and-white movie.
My brother can’t sit through a silent film.

Questions

Do you like classic movies?
What kind of movies do your parents watch?
Did you watch the film last night?

Answers

Yes, I like some of them.
No, I prefer modern movies.
My parents usually watch dramas or musicals.

5. CONVERSATION:

Ana: Hey Pablo, what movie did you watch last night?

Pablo: We watched "Casablanca". It’s a classic movie from the 1940s.

Ana: Wow! That’s really old. Did you like it?

Pablo: Not really. My parents loved it, but I thought it was boring.

Ana: I understand. Sometimes classic films are too slow.

Pablo: Yes, and it was in black and white! I prefer modern movies with better effects.

Ana: Me too. But I guess classics have good stories.

Pablo: True. Maybe I should give them another chance.

Ana: Yes, you might find one you enjoy!

6. READING:

Carlos lives with his parents in a small town. His parents love classic movies. Every weekend, they watch old films from the 1950s and 60s. They say those movies have better stories and real acting. Carlos doesn’t agree. He thinks those movies are boring and too slow. He prefers action movies and science fiction.

Last Saturday, they watched a silent movie. Carlos couldn’t understand it and fell asleep. His parents loved it. “You should be more open,” his mother said. “Classic films are beautiful.” Carlos smiled and said, “Maybe next time I’ll choose the movie.”