Small Talk Englisch

release. Jim's passion is historical films whereas Robin's favorite is romantic comedy.
    Jim: Looking at the invitation, this is a formal event. Maybe you should wear a ball gown and I a tuxedo (Smoking).
    Robin: Can you imagine!
    Us among all these celebrities!
    They had it on the news that all of the actors and actresses have confirmed their coming.
    Jim: Yes, I heard that too. And the director will give a presentation right before they show the movie on how he researched every single detail of the film.
    Robin: That must be so much work and effort.
    Jim: I am sure it is. He is considered to be quite sophisticated in whatever he does.
Useful phrases
    Praising a film / Positive Filmkritik
This film was directed by one of the most prestigious directors and it shows.
This film was awarded best original score, accompaniment, best director and best cinematic photography.
This movie is extraordinary; if you ask me, it's out of this world.
This glitzy appearance of the female protagonist is unlike her typical roles.
    Movie jargon / Filmsprache
Whoever stars under this director, will make a splash; that's common knowledge.
Believe me, many actors are naturals.
The glamour of the modern movie world is so wonderful to see.
Whenever a film has become a blockbuster, its music usually is also a big hit.
    Critical comments about the film / Kritische Kommentare zum Film
I wasn't too fond of the short before the main movie.
If you ask me, the bit-part actors did in no way match the achievements of the other actors and actresses.
I thought that the pronounciation of all actors could have been better.
I disliked the way the movie caricatured old music.
The film was way too long. It got really boring.
    Exhibits / Ausstellungen
    Ihr Geschäftspartner ist Kunstliebhaber und lädt Sie zu einer Vernissage ein? Oder eine neue Kollegin möchte mit Ihnen eine exhibit (AmE) / exhibition (BE) (Ausstellung) besuchen? In Ausstellungen und im Museum können Sie auch guided tours (Führungen) machen. Neben paintings, drawings und sculpture, den Klassikern der Kunst, haben sich auch Installationen, Videos und mixed media in Museen und Sammlungen durchgesetzt.
    Example
    Many people are standing in line in the tourist information bureau in Washington, DC. It is a busy time of the year because ten different exhibits are being offered simultaneously.
    Travel agent: Welcome to the city of exhibits. Would you like to know more about the special exhibit touring package?
    Tourist: Yes, I would. I only know about the exhibit on the old Italian masters. But please tell me more about the other exhibits.
    Travel agent: I'd be happy to. The National Gallery of Arts has just opened two major exhibits: one is on Flemish tapestries and the other is on portraiture. Then, there is a special introduction to abstract art and cubism in the sculpture garden.
    Tourist: That sounds very interesting. Thank you very much for your help.
Useful phrases
    Entering a museum / Beim Betreten eines Museums.
Please be advised that eating and drinking are prohibited in all of themuseum exhibition halls.
Welcome to the gallery. Please note that all bags, coats and umbrellas must be checked in the checkroom.
Please bear in mind that picture taking is prohibited. A bit of advice: Leave your camera at home.
It's sheer lunacy! Entry tickets for the temporary exhibit are already sold out for the next four weeks.
    Touring an exhibit / Besuch einer Ausstellung
There may be uncertainty as to who sketched these magnificent engravings.
Isn't it amazing how many masterpieces were donated by the endowment of the arts?
You can always reckon with a huge crowd in the room with still life paintings.
May I direct your attention to these large-format pictures.
The artist made her first strike with them.
    Shopping at the museum store / Einkauf im Museumsshop
Excuse me, do you sell reproductions of the Baroque age paintings?
Do you happen to sell oversize postcards of the special exhibit?
Do you also carry framed posters?
How much is the catalog of the latest exhibit?
    Shopping / Einkaufen
    Neben Coca-Cola und Hamburger ist Shopping wohl eines der ersten englischen Wörter, das in die deutsche Sprache übernommen wurde. Doch Shopping kann viele Variationen und Bedeutungen haben. Für die meisten Amerikaner gehört Shopping zu einem der wichtigsten Freizeitvergnügen. Ein Nachmittag in der shopping mall kann bedeuten, dass man mit dem Vorsatz hingeht, lediglich window shopping, also einen