Do you love talking about Films? Are you trying to watch more films in English?
Thinking in English is hosting another Film Club!- 18:00 UTC on Wednesday 24th April!
Join us to discuss…. Never Let Me Go!
You can find more details on how to participate on Patreon and Discord!
Film Club – Never Let Me Go – 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 next meeting on Wednesday 24th April, we will be discussing a Never Let Me Go, a poignant and thought-provoking romance based on a novel written by Nobel Prize winning author Kazuo Ishiguro and adapted for the screen by Alex Garland.
Never Let Me Go
(2010)
What is Never Let Me Go?
Here is a movie description for Never Let Me Go!
“Never Let Me Go” was originally written as a novel Kazuo Ishiguro, adapted by the brilliant screenwriter/filmaker Alex Garland and directed by Mark Romanek.
The film follows the lives of Kathy (Carey Mulligan), Tommy (Andrew Garfield), and Ruth (Keira Knightley), who attend a peculiar boarding school.
As they mature, they uncover some dark truths about the reason for their existence. They struggle with their fate while developing complex relationships and confronting the ethics of their society.
It’s a thought-provoking exploration of identity, love, and mortality.
Conversation Questions and Talking Points!
- Which of the main characters did you sympathize with the most; Kathy, Tommy, or Ruth? Why?
- Are there any moments in the film that you have found particularly memorable?
- What did you think of the performances of the main actors in the film?
- What emotions did the film evoke in you?
- How did the film portray the theme of love and relationships?
- Were you surprised by any plot twists or revelations in the movie?
- Do you think the characters had any control over their destinies in the movie?
- Did the ending of the film leave you satisfied, or did you want more closure?
- What parallels, if any, do you see between the world of “Never Let Me Go” and our own society?
- What do you think about the concept of _[I’ll reveal this before film club – I don’t want to spoil the film here!]_?
And finally, how would you describe the film to someone who has never seen it before? Would you recommend it? Why?
Do you have any more thoughts or questions about Never Let Me Go? 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 Never Let Me Go on 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!
Guardian Film Review
Mixed review of Never Let Me Go written by Peter Bradshaw for The Guardian
NME Film Review
Very positive review written by James McMahon for the magazine NME
Vocabulary
Never Let Me Go 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
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 5 – “How did the film portray the theme of love and relationships?”
B1 Example Answer
B2 Example Answer
C1 Example Answer
See you all at the Film Club!
