What are your favourite English books, films, or songs?
What are your favourite English books, films, or songs?
We asked football fans in Brazil a series of questions about Brazilian football and culture and English. In this video, the fans talk about their favourite books, films and music. Who talks about books? Who talks about music? And who talks about films?
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Emanuela: Erm.. I really like the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. It's really nice because it's very funny.
Joao Pedro: I like lots of books in English. Mostly like Star Wars.. some of these classics.. 007.
Patricia: I love Oscar Wilde, I really do. And I was obsessed with Monty Python for a while.
Mateus: ........, The Hobbit and The Hunger Games.
Victor: The good rock came from UK. From Pink Floyd, Led Zepplin, Deep Purple to The Smiths, U2, you know, they are fantastic..you know, you have a very nice music.
Karina: Erm.. I listen a lot to The Beatles, I really like the lyrics and I like their songs.
Walerie: I like The Beatles and err Radiohead.
Genebra: I'm a really fan of Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
Fernando: British music in general, I'd like to say I learnt English by lying in a hammock listening to Pink Floyd.
Emanuela: I think the British rock is really nice, and I mean like Scottish and other places not just London, as people think.
Caio: I like to listen rock, some R&B.
Peter: My favourite film, I would say is.....
Walerie: The Clockwork Orange. I like this film very much.
Peter: Well, there's so many I don't think I can count on one actually.
Walerie: I like Wes Anderson movies.
Emanuela: I really like British comedies. I think they have a really good sense of humour.
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03/02/2023
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I like classical music,spy movies and books related to the philosophy and religion. I generally watch movies originally with Turkish subtitle.
03/02/2023 17:31
Tottenham Hotspur
5558
I like classical music,spy movies and books related to the philosophy and religion. I generally watch movies originally with Turkish subtitle.
18/05/2021
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My favorite book is: The Unwomanly Face of War: An Oral History of Women in World War II
My favorite film is: Pride (2007)
My Favorite band is: Engenheiros do Hawaii
Just "Pride" I watch in English, my favorite book not yet, I hope one day I do. My favorite band is a Brazilian band, so...
"Jubiabá" is a Jorge Amado's amazing book. "Central Station" is a amazing film too and Tom Jobim is... Tom Jobim.
18/05/2021 15:05
Liverpool
28
My favorite book is: The Unwomanly Face of War: An Oral History of Women in World War II
My favorite film is: Pride (2007)
My Favorite band is: Engenheiros do Hawaii
Just "Pride" I watch in English, my favorite book not yet, I hope one day I do. My favorite band is a Brazilian band, so...
"Jubiabá" is a Jorge Amado's amazing book. "Central Station" is a amazing film too and Tom Jobim is... Tom Jobim.
18/02/2021
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The book I would recommend to read from my Country is "Cumandá" written by Juan León Mera I don't know if this book has been translated to English but it is a good story.
18/02/2021 17:58
Liverpool
2846
The book I would recommend to read from my Country is "Cumandá" written by Juan León Mera I don't know if this book has been translated to English but it is a good story.
18/05/2020
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My favourite book is the Autobiography of Sir Alex Ferguson
My favourite film is Kingsman "The Secret Service"
My favourite band is Green Day and Three Days Grace
18/05/2020 13:04
Manchester United
6539
My favourite book is the Autobiography of Sir Alex Ferguson
My favourite film is Kingsman "The Secret Service"
My favourite band is Green Day and Three Days Grace
04/04/2016
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Yes i do.
04/04/2016 03:27
Liverpool
3705
Yes i do.
04/04/2016
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Really i do not have a specific book that i prefer.
04/04/2016 03:26
Liverpool
3705
Really i do not have a specific book that i prefer.
22/11/2015
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All people should have a humanistic education and to speak several foreign languages. So, try to read as much as possible and what's most important thing, do not limit yourself to just one area. Try to find out new things every day. Also, surround yourself with smart people, that's how you'll get the best out of you.
22/11/2015 15:43
Arsenal
3557
All people should have a humanistic education and to speak several foreign languages. So, try to read as much as possible and what's most important thing, do not limit yourself to just one area. Try to find out new things every day. Also, surround yourself with smart people, that's how you'll get the best out of you.
16/11/2015
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I prefer films than reading books. Yes i watch films to improve my English
16/11/2015 08:56
Arsenal
2320
I prefer films than reading books. Yes i watch films to improve my English
05/11/2015
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Decameron, Last of the Mohicans, Pink Floyd. Of course I read and listen in English.
05/11/2015 18:56
Arsenal
3557
Decameron, Last of the Mohicans, Pink Floyd. Of course I read and listen in English.
01/11/2015
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My favourite book Capitães de Areia, Jorge Amado, Film Titanic.
01/11/2015 21:08
Chelsea
1339
My favourite book Capitães de Areia, Jorge Amado, Film Titanic.
29/10/2015
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My favourite book is Jorge Amado, Capitães de AREIA.
29/10/2015 21:37
Chelsea
1339
My favourite book is Jorge Amado, Capitães de AREIA.
05/10/2015
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over 1000 points .OMG that's so excited :-)
05/10/2015 21:09
Manchester United
1308
over 1000 points .OMG that's so excited :-)
18/07/2014
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I really love science fiction movies,
18/07/2014 03:59
Chelsea
0
I really love science fiction movies,
05/02/2016
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Me too Anec:-)
05/02/2016 15:24
Arsenal
3557
Me too Anec:-)