Netflix has also been making more money by charging extra if more than one house uses the same account. They also made a cheaper plan that shows ads, and this plan made up about 30% of new people signing up in some countries. Some people are not sure if Netflix can keep growing like this. But Netflix thinks it has good shows and movies that will keep people watching. They also think they can make more money by getting more popular shows and movies from other companies.
Original news source: Netflix raises prices despite password crackdown success (BBC)
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Warm-up Activities:
– Charades
Instructions: Divide the class into two teams. Each team takes turns choosing a word or phrase related to the article and acting it out without speaking. The other team has to guess what it is. The team with the most correct guesses wins.
– News Summary
Instructions: In pairs, students take turns summarizing the main points of the article to their partner. Encourage them to use their own words and focus on the most important information.
– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Create a list of questions related to the article, such as "Do you think Netflix's price increase is fair?" or "Would you be willing to pay extra for a plan without ads?" Have students walk around the classroom and ask their classmates the questions, recording their responses. Afterwards, they can share their findings with the class.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs. Each pair is given a set of vocabulary words from the article. One student chooses a word and has to draw it while the other student tries to guess what it is. They can only use pictures, no words or gestures.
– Think-Pair-Share
Instructions: Have students think about the question "What do you think about Netflix's decision to raise prices?" and write down their thoughts. Then, pair them up and have them discuss their answers with their partner. Finally, have a class discussion where students share their opinions.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
The cost of Netflix plans in the UK is going up.
Netflix is making the plans more expensive because they want to make more money.
Netflix has been making more money by charging extra if more than one house uses the same account.
The cheaper plan that Netflix made shows ads.
Some people are not sure if Netflix can keep growing because there are other companies that also stream movies and shows.
Netflix thinks good shows and movies will keep people watching.
Netflix thinks they can make more money by getting more popular shows and movies from other companies.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
Netflix is some of its plans more . The basic plan in the UK will now cost Β£1 more each month, and the premium plan will cost Β£2 more. This is happening even though Netflix has been doing well, with lots of new people signing up. The company is doing this because it feels strong and wants to more money, even though there are other companies that also stream and shows. Netflix has also been making more money by charging extra if more than one house uses the account. They also made a cheaper plan that shows ads, and this plan made up about 30% of new people up in some countries. Some people are not sure if Netflix can keep growing like this. But Netflix it has good shows and movies that will keep people watching. They also think they can make more money by more popular shows and movies from other companies.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is Netflix?
2. Do you like watching movies and shows on Netflix? Why or why not?
3. How would you feel if Netflix increased the price of their plans?
4. Do you think it's fair for Netflix to charge extra if more than one house uses the same account? Why or why not?
5. What do you think about Netflix offering a cheaper plan with ads? Would you choose this plan? Why or why not?
6. Do you think Netflix will continue to grow and have more people sign up? Why or why not?
7. How do you decide which shows or movies to watch on Netflix?
8. What popular shows or movies do you think Netflix should add to their collection?
9. Have you ever shared your Netflix account with someone else? How did you feel about it?
10. How important is it for Netflix to have good shows and movies in order to keep people watching?
11. Do you think it's a good idea for Netflix to get shows and movies from other companies? Why or why not?
12. If you could change something about Netflix, what would it be? Why?
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