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Spanish cinema for beginners – HearSay

Spanish A1

Discover the magic of Spanish cinema while building your basic vocabulary. Practice listening and speaking on the go as you learn to talk about your favorite films.

Lessons

Going to the cinema
Mateo and Lucía plan a trip to a famous local theater in Madrid. Learn the essential words for a movie outing.
Vocabulary
- el cine (the cinema)
- la película (the movie)
- la entrada (the ticket)
- la pantalla (the screen)
- ver (to watch)
Objectives
- Talk about going to the movies
- Buy a cinema ticket
Choosing a movie genre
There are so many great Spanish films to choose from. Discover how to name different types of movies.
Vocabulary
- la comedia (the comedy)
- el drama (the drama)
- la animación (the animation)
- divertido (funny)
- triste (sad)
Objectives
- Name different movie genres
- Describe a movie simply
Snacks at the theater
No movie is complete without something to eat. Lucía buys snacks before the film starts.
Vocabulary
- las palomitas (the popcorn)
- el refresco (the soda)
- el agua (the water)
- comprar (to buy)
- delicioso (delicious)
Objectives
- Order snacks at the cinema
- Express basic preferences for food
Actors and directors
Mateo talks about famous Spanish directors like Pedro Almodóvar. Learn to identify the people who make films.
Vocabulary
- el actor (the actor)
- la actriz (the actress)
- el director (the director)
- famoso (famous)
- bueno (good)
Objectives
- Identify people in a movie
- Give a simple opinion about an actor
Sharing your opinion
The movie is over, and it is time to talk about the ending. Express how you felt about the film.
Vocabulary
- gustar (to like)
- el final (the ending)
- aburrido (boring)
- interesante (interesting)
- favorito (favorite)
Objectives
- Say if you liked a movie
- Describe your favorite film