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Shows & anime

Fan talk to film criticism. 2 units, 10 lessons, each one played three ways. Topics open the moment your level allows, independent of the main path: pick this one when it is what your week needs.

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Unit 1 of 2 · Elementary and up

Fan talk

Recaps, predictions, favourites.You'll learn toRecap in order · Predict with reasons · Describe a character arc · Switch casual and polite
5 lessons

Lesson 1 · 3 min · Prima plays a friend who missed it

Recap the last episode

A group chat, out loud.

Beginner
A friend who wants the short version. Say what happened in three sentences.
Intermediate
A friend who wants it all. Tell it in order with the past tenses right.
Advanced
A friend who asks why the character did that. Explain the motives and hint at what is next.
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Lesson 2 · 3 min · Prima plays a friend with theories

Predict the next episode

A sofa after the credits.

Beginner
A friend who asks who wins. Say who you think will win.
Intermediate
A friend who wants reasons. Give two predictions with reasons.
Advanced
A friend who tears your theory apart. Defend it with evidence from earlier episodes.
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Lesson 3 · 3 min · Prima plays another fan

Your favourite character

A fan meetup.

Beginner
A fan who asks who and why. Say who and give one reason.
Intermediate
A fan who wants the arc. Describe their arc and why it matters.
Advanced
A fan who hates your favourite. Disagree with charm.
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Lesson 4 · 3 min · Prima plays a friend who loves logic

Defend a plot hole

A late-night argument.

Beginner
A friend who found one. Say you did not mind it and why.
Intermediate
A friend who insists it matters. Explain why it works in the story.
Advanced
A friend with a list. Answer each point or concede one.
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Lesson 5 · final lesson · 3 min · Prima plays an older fan you admire

Casual or polite?

A convention hall.

Beginner
A fan who answers politely. Greet them politely and ask one question.
Intermediate
A fan who warms up. Switch between polite and casual as the chat warms up.
Advanced
A fan who tests your register. Match their level and know when to switch.
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Unit 2 of 2 · Upper-intermediate and up

The critic

Reviews, dub or sub, the book.You'll learn toReview without spoilers · Argue on craft · Compare book and screen · Pitch a plot
5 lessons

Lesson 1 · 3 min · Prima plays the host

Review without spoilers

A podcast recording.

Beginner
A host who asks if you liked it. Say if you liked it and why.
Intermediate
A host who wants detail. Review the pacing, the acting and the ending without spoilers.
Advanced
A host who fishes for spoilers. Tease without telling.
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Lesson 2 · 3 min · Prima plays a dub defender

Dub or sub?

A heated forum, out loud.

Beginner
A fan who asks which you prefer. Say which you prefer and why.
Intermediate
A fan with two arguments. Argue with two reasons and concede one point.
Advanced
A fan who knows the industry. Argue on craft, not taste.
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Lesson 3 · 3 min · Prima plays someone who read the book

The book was better

A book club.

Beginner
A reader who asks what was different. Say what was different.
Intermediate
A reader who picks a scene. Compare a scene in both.
Advanced
A reader who thinks the series ruined it. Defend the adaptation as its own thing.
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Lesson 4 · 3 min · Prima plays a stranger in cosplay

The convention meet

A queue at a convention.

Beginner
A stranger who is proud of the costume. Compliment the costume and ask about it.
Intermediate
A stranger with recommendations. Chat about the show and swap recommendations.
Advanced
A stranger who speaks only in references. Keep up and add your own.
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Lesson 5 · final lesson · 3 min · Prima plays a showrunner

Pitch your own episode

A writers' room, pretend.

Beginner
A showrunner who listens. Say your idea in two sentences.
Intermediate
A showrunner who wants structure. Pitch a plot with a beginning, a twist and an end.
Advanced
A showrunner who pokes holes. Fix them live.
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