Entertainment

Entertainment consists of any activity which provides a diversion or permits people to amuse themselves in their leisure time. Entertainment is generally passive, such as watching opera or a movie. Active forms of amusement, such as games or sports, are more often considered to be recreation. Activities such as personal reading or practicing a musical instruments are considered as hobbies.

The industry that provides entertainment is called the entertainment industry. There are many forms of entertainment for example: cinema, theatre, sports, games and social dance. Puppets, clowns, pantomimes and cartoons tend to appeal to children, though adults may also find them enjoyable.

Mime

Singer

Fire-eater

Clown

Acrobat

Escape artist

Puppeteer

Magician

Flamenco dancer

What is entertainment?

What do you do for entertainment?

How often do you do things for entertainment?

What home entertainment equipment do you have?

Do you like entertaining friends at home?

Who is the most entertaining person you know?

Do you spend a lot of money on entertainment?

What is your favourite form of entertainment?

Would you like to work in the entertainment industry?

What kind of person makes a good entertainer?

What kind of TV shows do you watch for entertainment?

Do you think your English classes are entertaining?

What is the best evening of entertainment you’ve had recently?

Do you think your country needs an Entertainment Secretary/Minister?

Do you ever stop and watch street entertainment?

What do you know about corporate entertainment?

What forms of entertainment have been with us for centuries?

What new forms of entertainment have emerged in recent years?

Do you follow entertainment news on the TV or Internet?

Which country do you think has the world’s best entertainment?