EOI B1&B2 Module 8 Resources

🎬 Blockbusters & Bestsellers Vocabulary

🟢 Level B1 (Intermediate)

Focus: Basic descriptions of success, sequels, and personal opinions.

1. Phrasal Verbs (B1)

• Come out: To become available for the public to buy or see (a film or book).

  • Example: When does the new Marvel movie come out?

• Sell out: To sell all the tickets for a show or concert.

  • Example: I couldn't get tickets for the concert because they sold out in minutes.

• Turn into: To change from one thing to another (e.g., a book becoming a movie).

  • Example: They are going to turn my favorite novel into a Netflix series.

• Find out: To get information about something.

  • Example: Read the book to find out what happens at the end!

    
    

2. Idioms & Expressions (B1)

• A big hit: A very successful movie, book, or song.

  • Example: The new Pixar movie is a big hit with families.

• Page-turner: A book that is so exciting that you read it very quickly.

  • Example: I stayed up all night reading; it was a real page-turner.

• Box office: The place where tickets are sold (often used to talk about how much money a film made).

  • Example: The film was a huge box office success.

    
    

3. Essential Nouns (B1)

• Blockbuster: A very popular and successful film (usually with a big budget).

  • Example: "Avatar" is one of the biggest blockbusters of all time.

• Bestseller: A book that many people buy.

  • Example: Her first novel became an international bestseller.

• Sequel: A book or movie that continues the story of a previous one.

  • Example: I liked the original movie, but the sequel was a bit boring.

• Plot: The story of a book or film.

  • Example: The plot of the movie was very simple but emotional.

    
    

4. Adjectives (B1)

• Exciting: Making you feel very happy or interested.

  • Example: The action scenes in the movie were very exciting.

• Predictable: Happening in a way that you expect; not surprising.

  • Example: I didn't like the book because the ending was too predictable.

• Famous: Known by many people.

  • Example: A famous actor plays the main character.

    
    

🔵 Level B2 (Upper-Intermediate)

Focus: Critical reception, adaptations, and more descriptive language.

1. Phrasal Verbs (B2)

• Whip up: To create a lot of excitement or interest quickly.

  • Example: The studio used social media to whip up interest for the new trailer.

• Spin off: To create a new series or movie based on an existing one.

  • Example: "House of the Dragon" is a spin-off of "Game of Thrones".

• Fall flat: To fail to be funny or interesting as intended.

  • Example: Most of the jokes in the sequel fell flat with the audience.

• Based on: Using ideas or facts from a particular story or situation.

  • Example: The film is based on a true story from the 1920s.

    
    

2. Idioms & Collocations (B2)

• Word of mouth: People telling each other how good a movie or book is.

  • Example: The movie became popular mainly through word of mouth.

• Hit the shelves: To become available to buy in shops (usually for books).

  • Example: His new biography will hit the shelves next Monday.

• Living up to the hype: To be as good as people said it would be.

  • Example: The new game is great, but it isn't living up to the hype.

    
    

3. Nouns (B2)

• Critical acclaim: Public praise from professional critics.

  • Example: The independent film received critical acclaim but didn't make much money.

• Protagonist: The main character in a story.

  • Example: The protagonist of the novel is a detective living in London.

• Adaptation: A movie or play that is based on a book.

  • Example: Some fans think the movie adaptation is better than the original book.

• Cliffhanger: A dramatic and exciting ending to an episode or chapter that leaves the audience in suspense.

  • Example: The first season ended on a massive cliffhanger.

    
    

4. Adjectives (B2)

• Compelling: So exciting and interesting that you must pay attention.

  • Example: The documentary offers a compelling look at the fashion industry.

• Formulaic: Following a standard "formula"; not original or creative.

  • Example: I found the rom-com a bit formulaic and repetitive.

• Overhyped: Advertised too much so that people are disappointed.

  • Example: In my opinion, that TV show is completely overhyped.

• Immersive: Making the viewer feel like they are part of the story.

  • Example: The 3D effects made the experience truly immersive.

    
    

5. Verbs (B2)

• Adapt: To change a book so that it can be made into a movie.

  • Example: It's hard to adapt a very long novel for the big screen.

• Gross: To earn a particular amount of money (before taxes/costs).

  • Example: The thriller is expected to gross millions during its first weekend.

• Release: To make a film or book available to the public.

  • Example: They are going to release the director's cut later this year.