Lesson 28 Media Streaming Services

Lesson 28 – Media Streaming Services

Learning Objectives 2

1. Analyze provided graph and describe its content.2. Argue how revolutionary streaming technology is.3. Match streaming services related vocabulary with its correct definition.4. Explore how Netflix was founded.5. Select relevant information from the provided text.6. Discuss the reasons why most people subscribe to a media streaming

service.7. Breakdown the star contents of Disney streaming platform.8. Employ “Gradable adjectives” and “Non-gradable adjectives” and the

matching modifiers in sentences correctly.9. Distinguish the difference between soft th “θ” and hard th “ð” sound.

Lesson 28. Media Streaming Services

Warm Up 3

Study and describe the graph below. What is the content of the graph?



Introduction 4

Media streaming services also known as Over-The-Top (OTT) media service is asubscription-based service offering online streaming of films and television programs.Streaming services bypass cable, broadcast, and satellite television platforms. Streamingis an alternative to file downloading, a process in which the end-user obtains the entirefile for the content. Users will need an internet connection to stream or download videocontents. Media streaming services are typically accessed via websites on personalcomputers, as well as via apps on mobile devices (such as smartphones and tablets),digital media players (including video game consoles), or televisions with integratedSmart TV platforms.

In A Nutshell

Various Media Streaming Services 5

These are a few of the streaming services currently available worldwide. Identify each platform from its logo.

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

a. Apple TVb. CBS All Accessc. HBO God. Disney Hotstare. Amazon Prime Videof. Netflixg. Viuh. iFlix


Vocabulary Build Up 6

A. BufferingB. Binge watchC. StreamingD. Pay per viewE. ResolutionF. WatchlistG. GenresH. Subscription planI. (Platform) originalJ. One Time Password (OTP)

1. Downloading a certain amount of data before starting to play the music or movie.2. Any media content – live or recorded – delivered to computers and mobile devices via the

internet and played back in real time.3. A code that is valid for only one login session or transaction using a mobile phone.4. Some sort of catalogue that lets you keep track of the movies and TV shows you want to watch.5. A system for watching programs/movies in which people only pay for the particular programs

that they watch.6. Contents (movies or TV series) that are commissioned, produced by or exclusively belongs to a

certain streaming platform.7. A category or classification of films that share similar subject matter, setting, iconography and

narrative and stylistic patterns.8. The number of pixels displayed on screen which affects the visual quality of the video (movies or

TV series).9. A system in which a customer must pay a recurring price at regular intervals for access to a

product.10. Watching several episodes of a television series or programme, one after another.

Match each terminology on the right with its correct definition on the left.


Reading Exercise 7

Netflix was firstly founded in August of 1997 by two serial entrepreneurship, Marc Randolph and ReedHastings. The company began out in Scotts Valley, California and has grew to become one of the world's leadinternet entertain platforms. When it first opened, Netflix was pure a movie rent service. Back then, userswould browse and order the films they wanted on the Netflix website, put in an order, and Netflix would postthe DVDs to your door. After renters had finished with the DVDs, they would simple post the DVDs in theenvelopes provided. Rentals used to cost around $4 each, plus a $2 postage charge. After significant grow,Netflix switched to a subscriber-based model. With this model, users could keep the DVDs for as long as theyliked, but could only rent a new movie after return their existing one. Netflix's mail-order rental model woulddirectly challenging the market dominant of bricks-and-mortar rental giants like Blockbuster. In fact,Blockbuster could ultimately not competition with the move to online streaming and rentals and filed forbankrupt in 2010. The name “Netflix” stems from "Net" (as in the abbreviation for "internet" and "Flix" (avariation of "flick", the common abbreviation for a movie or film).

Today, Netflix streams movies and has more than 151 million paid subscribers in over 190 countries aroundthe world. It offers a width range of TV series, documentaries, and feature films across a wide variety of genresand languages, including original produce

Pay attention to the highlighted words and change the incorrect forms of the words in the text.


Adapted from: https://interestingengineering.com/the-fascinating-history-of-netflix

https://interestingengineering.com/the-fascinating-history-of-netflix

Reading Comprehension 8

Correct these following false statements

1. Netflix was founded 20 years ago.2. Netflix was founded by a pair of siblings.3. Netflix started their business by selling DVDs.4. Consumers would browse DVD catalogues on

Netflix mobile application.5. Once done renting the DVDs, the consumers had

to send the DVDs back in a box.6. Consumers didn’t have to pay shipping/delivery

cost.7. Before the streaming era, Netflix subscribers could

add more DVDs to their existing rental list.8. In 2010, Netflix acquired Blockbusters.9. The name “Netflix” is derived from three different

words.

1. What was your movie watching habit before the streamingtechnology existed? Have you ever rented DVDs?

Reading Comprehension Free Responses

What are the 10 most popular movies on Netflix (so far) in 2020?

• Which of those films above have you watched? What is it about?• What shows are you currently binge-watching now?• What any other shows on Netflix would you recommend?


Pyramid Of Priorities 9

Why do people subscribe to streaming services? What are the reasons?Rank the reasons from 1-9. Place the most important at the top. Try to relate it with your own watching experience

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Listening Activity 10

Listening 28.1Listen to the recording carefully and answer these questions below

1. What kind of role does Bob Iger assume in the Disney company?

2. Name the three Disney properties mentioned/exemplified in the recording.

3. What would the Disney company do with its “Disney Vault”?

4. How will the contents in Disney streaming service generally be in terms of rating?

5. How many resolutions will the contents be available in? Name the predicted resolutions mentioned in the

recording.

6. In which platform will the audience be able to watch adult/mature content?

7. What is the premise of the original movie “Noelle”?

8. How many seasons of “The Simpsons” will be put into the Disney streaming service?

9. What does the recording say will happen to the Disney content on Netflix as we near the launch date of Disney

streaming service?

10. What are these following numbers about? Elaborate the numbers

• 500 :

• 7.000 :


Grammar Bits 11

Source: https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/intermediate-to-upper-intermediate/adjectives-gradable-and-non-gradable?page=1

Gradable & Non-gradable Adjectives


https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/intermediate-to-upper-intermediate/adjectives-gradable-and-non-gradable?page=1

Grammar Exercise 12

Example:Q: Media streaming service subscription. Expensive.

A: Subscribing to a media streaming service might be a little bit expensive or

could be quite expensive for some people.

Change these provided points below into a correct sentence. Use modifiers that match the type of the adjective and your opinion on media streaming services. Use of “NOT” is allowed

▪ Content on iFlix Interesting

▪ Renting DVDs in present days Unnecessary

▪ Documentaries on Disney Hotstar Fascinating

▪ Media streaming subscription process Complicated

▪ Binge-watching favorite shows Fun

▪ Limitless show options in the palm of your hand Convenient

▪ The media streaming service technology use your own adjective here

▪ Sharing account of streaming platform use your own adjective here


Idiomatic Expressions 13

Entertainment Related Idioms

On The Edge Of My Seat

Making you feel excited and intrigued of what’s going to happen next

The excitement of the season finale had you on the edge of your seat

Feel Good Movie

A film which presents people and life in a way that makes the viewers feel

happy and optimistic

Pretty woman is such a pleasant feel good movie

Popcorn Movie

A light film with no deep message that easily appeals to the mass audience

Pretty woman is such a pleasant feel good movie

B Movie

A low-budget commercial motion picture, often with poor quality

Sharknado is a B movie that is quite well received

Star Studded

Featuring a number of famous people, especially actors

Backed by a star-studded supporting cast and refreshing new artistes, the

drama was a ratings hit


Speaking Drill 14

1. How many media streaming services are you subscribed to?

2. What are your go to devices when streaming shows these days? Why?

3. What’s the main reason(s) that makes you want to subscribe to a streaming platform?

4. What would you say are the reasons when people decide to stop subscribing to a streaming

platform?

5. As we all know, movies have been pirated since long ago. How do you think the streaming

technology will affect movie piracy?

6. In your perspective, how would the streaming service technology affect movies in the cinemas?

7. How will the streaming technology affect the movie industry? Explain your reasons.

8. What kind of establishments or industry could possibly go out of business due to the exponential

growth of the streaming services?

9. What does it mean for TV channels when more and more people start subscribing to media

streaming platform?

Express Yourself


Pronunciation Drill 15

Odd one outPracticing soft and hard “th” sound


Bath Cloth Then Thin

Clothing Breath Moth Broth

Other Brother They Something

These Math Though Their

Thesis That Bathe There

Theatre Month Then Fourth

Thy Throne Thrice Thanks

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