Do you love talking about Films? Are you trying to watch more films in English?
Thinking in English is trialling a new kind of Conversation club – 19pm BST on Monday October 16th!
You can find more details on how to participate on Patreon and Discord!
Film Club – Inception – Conversation Questions –
Useful Resources – Vocabulary – Example Answers
What is the Thinking in English Film Club?
The Film Club is a great opportunity for Thinking in English Patreon members to practice their conversational English by discussing a film with other members.
In each session we will talk about one film, please try to watch it before attending! Just like in the normal Conversation Clubs we will provide 10 questions about the film to help to inspire you.
You can find these (and some other useful resources) below…
For our first ever session, on Monday 16th October at 7pm (UK) the film will be… Inception!
Inception (2010)
What is Inception?
Here is a movie description for Inception!
Dom Cobb is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable.
Warner Bros Pictures
Cobb’s rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved.
Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible, inception.
Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to steal an idea, but to plant one.
If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime.
But no amount of careful planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seems to predict their every move.
An enemy that only Cobb could have seen coming
Conversation Questions and Talking Points!
- “Inception” is a movie about putting new thoughts into someone’s mind. How could this be helpful in real life, and is it something that can really happen?
- Can you think of any parts of the film that you remember most because they were really interesting or exciting? Why did you find them memorable?
- In “Inception,” the characters go into many different levels of dreams inside other dreams. Some people say this makes the story too hard to understand. Can you get the main idea after watching it once?
- Some characters in the film have a “totem” – a special object that distinguishes dreams from reality. Do you have any treasured possessions that remind you of what is important in your life?
- The character Cobb is often unsure if he’s dreaming or not, what do you think of this?
- The movie has some spectacular environments, special effects, and action scenes. How much do you think these things matter? Do you think the movie would still be good without them?
- Why do you think the movie uses mazes and puzzles so much?
- Cobb says, “Dreams feel real while we’re in them. It’s only when we wake up that we realise that something was actually strange.” Do you agree? How can you be sure you’re not in a dream right now?
- Peter believes that the most fascinating character in the film is Mal (Cobb’s wife). Do you agree? What role does she play in the story?
- “Inception” has a famous spinning top scene at the end. What do you believe the final scene shows, and why do you think the film ends that way?
Do you have any more thoughts or questions about Inception?
Why not prepare 1 or 2 more of your own questions or opinions about the film?!
Useful Resources
To help you prepare for the Film Club, you might want to look at the following useful online resources:
Playlist of Inception Clips on YouTube:
Inception (2010) | Movie Scenes | Movieclips – YouTube
IMDb Page
IMDb page where you can find everything about the film including: Videos, Characters, Cast and Crew, Plot Synopsis, Quotes, Reviews and more!
Vocabulary
Inception Vocabulary
Learn and practice vocabulary for this Conversation Club!.
Practice using 5 different study games and activities – including writing, listening, and memorisation techniques!
Flashcards
Matching Game
Learning Game
Test Yourself
Listening and Spelling
General Film Vocabulary
Learn and practice vocabulary for this Thinking in English Conversation Club.
Practice using 5 different study games and activities – including writing, listening, and memorisation techniques!
Flashcards
Matching Game
Learning Game
Test Yourself
Listening and Spelling
Example Answers
Example answers to question 1 – “Inception” is a movie about putting new thoughts into someone’s mind. How could this be helpful in real life, and is it something that can really happen?
B1 Example Answer
B2 Example Answer
C1 Example Answer
See you all at the Film Club!
