Overview
This lecture covers key Spanish vocabulary and phrases related to discussing films, television, and media preferences, as well as expressing opinions using common structures.
Expressing Preferences and Opinions
- "Odio" means "I hate"; "Me encantan" means "I love"; "Me gustan" means "I like".
- Use "No me gustan" for "I don't like"; "Me aburren" for "they bore me".
- Express reasons: "porque" (because), "ya que" and "dado que" (since/given that).
- Opinion phrases: "En mi opinión", "Diría que", "Creo que", "Pienso que".
Types of Films and TV Shows
- Key genres: "las películas de terror" (horror films), "de acción" (action), "de ciencia ficción" (science-fiction), "de artes marciales" (martial arts), "de guerra" (war), "románticas" (romantic).
- TV programmes: "las noticias" (news), "los programas de deporte" (sports), "los concursos" (game shows), "telenovelas" (soap operas), "documentales" (documentaries).
Describing Media
- Descriptive words: "divertido" (fun), "entretenido" (entertaining), "interesante" (interesting), "emocionante" (exciting), "aburrido" (boring), "violente" (violent), "raro" (strange), "tonto" (stupid).
- Use "me hacen reír" (they make me laugh), "me hacen feliz" (they make me happy), "me dan miedo" (they scare me).
Discussing Cinema Habits
- "Voy al cine a menudo" (I often go to the cinema); "Rara vez voy al cine" (I rarely go).
- "Voy al cine cada fin de semana" (every weekend), "una vez al mes" (once a month).
- "Prefiero las pantallas grandes" (I prefer big screens); "las entradas son muy caras" (tickets are expensive).
- "Es más cómodo" (more comfortable); "es más barato" (cheaper).
Using Technology and Media
- "Utilizo mi móvil para" (I use my phone to) followed by activities: "compartir fotos" (share photos), "contactar mi familia" (contact family), "escuchar música" (listen to music), "ver mis series preferidos" (watch favourite series).
- "Reservar entradas para conciertos en línea" (reserve concert tickets online), "descargar películas y música" (download films and music), "navegar por internet" (surf the net), "enviar correos" (send emails), "chatear en salas de chat" (chat in chatrooms).
Key Terms & Definitions
- Odio — I hate
- Me encantan — I love
- Las películas — Films/movies
- Programas — Programmes/shows
- Porque/ya que/dado que — Because/since/given that
- Divertido — Fun
- Emocionante — Exciting
- Voy al cine — I go to the cinema
- Utilizo mi móvil para — I use my phone to
Action Items / Next Steps
- Practice using these vocabulary terms in written and spoken Spanish sentences about media preferences.
- Create sample dialogues using opinion structures and descriptive words.
- Review and memorize key genres and media-related activities.