Types of Events and Entertainments Vocabulary | Interactive lesson and practices about events and entertainment

Types of events

concert: A live music show where musicians play songs.

Ex. We went to a concert to hear our favorite band play songs.

play : A performance of a story on stage (the actors act).

Ex.  The school put on a play about a brave knight.

movie : A film shown in a cinema or on a screen.

Ex.  We watched a funny movie last night.

exhibit: A display of things for people to look at, like at a museum.

Ex.  The science museum has an exhibit about space.

game: An activity with rules to have fun or win points.

Ex.  We played a board game after dinner.

performance: When someone shows their talent on stage, like singing or dancing.

Ex.  The dancers gave an amazing performance.

talk: A short speech or discussion where someone shares ideas.

Ex.  The author gave a talk about writing tips.

circus: A traveling show with clowns, animals, and acrobats.

Ex.  The circus comes to town every summer.

seminar: A class or meeting where people learn about a specific topic.

Ex.  We attended a seminar on healthy living.

charity: Help given to people in need, usually: money, food, or clothes.

Ex.  The charity collected toys for children at Christmas.

Words to describe events and entertainment

entertainment : Things that someone does to have fun or be amused.

Ex.  The concert and movie were great entertainment for the weekend.

entertain : To provide fun or amusement for others.

Ex.  He tells funny stories to entertain his friends.

event: Something that happens, often planned like a party or concert.

Ex.  The school is hosting a charity event next Friday.

opinion : A personal idea or belief about something.

Ex.  My opinion is that the movie was too long.

survey : A set of questions to learn what many people think.

Ex.  We did a short survey to find out which snacks people like.

Commonly used Phrases 

That's not for me. : I don’t like or want that.

Ex.  Do you want to try skydiving? – That's not for me.

in the mood for : Feeling want to do or have something now.

Ex.  I’m not in the mood for cooking; let’s order pizza.

a big fan of: Really like or love something.

Ex.  She’s a big fan of superhero movies.

I'm in : I want to join or participate.

Ex. Want to go hiking tomorrow? – I’m in!

same here: I feel the same way or agree.

Ex.  I love spicy food. – Same here!

Khmer Meanings

concert: ការប្រគុំតន្ត្រី

play:  ល្ខោន

movie: ភាពយន្ត

exhibit: ការពិព័រ

game: ល្បែងកំម្សាន្ត

performance: ការសំដែង

talk: ការនិយាយសារធារណ

circus: សៀក

seminar: សិក្ខាសាលា

charity: សប្បុរសធម៍

entertainment: ការកម្សាន្ត

entertain: កម្សាន្ត

event: ព្រឹត្តិការ

opinion: គំនិត, យបល់

survey: ការស្ទង់មាតិ

That's not for me.: ខ្ញុំអត់ចាប់អារម្មណ៍

in the mood for: មានអារម្មណ៍ចង់...

a big fan of: ជាអ្នកគាំទ្រធំ

I'm in: ខ្ញុំចូលរួមដែរ

same here: ខ្ញុំក៏អីចឹងដែរ

Interactive lesson and Practice

🎭 Types of Events & Entertainment

Learn vocabulary and practice conversations about entertainment and events!

📖 Vocabulary Cards

Click on each card to learn about different types of events and entertainment:

🎵 Concert

/ˈkɒnsət/

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🎭 Play

/pleɪ/

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🎬 Movie

/ˈmuːvi/

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🖼️ Exhibit

/ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

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🎮 Game

/ɡeɪm/

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🎪 Performance

/pəˈfɔːməns/

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🗣️ Talk

/tɔːk/

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🎪 Circus

/ˈsɜːkəs/

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📋 Seminar

/ˈsemɪnɑː/

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❤️ Charity

/ˈtʃærɪti/

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💭 Expression Cards

❌ That's not for me

/ðæts nɒt fɔː miː/

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😊 In the mood for

/ɪn ðə muːd fɔː/

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⭐ A big fan of

/ə bɪɡ fæn ʌv/

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✅ I'm in

/aɪm ɪn/

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🤝 Same here

/seɪm hɪə/

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🎯 Matching Game

Match the events with their descriptions. Click one item from each column to make a match!

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Events & Entertainment

Concert

Circus

Exhibit

Seminar

Charity

Performance

Movie

Play

Game

Talk

Descriptions

Theater with actors

Fundraising event

Live music performance

Competitive sport event

Film in cinema

Speech presentation

Art display for viewing

Acrobats and clowns show

Live artistic show

Educational workshop

💬 Conversation Practice

Now practice using your new vocabulary in real conversations!

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Scenario 1:

Friend: "Hey, want to go to the jazz concert tonight?"

You: (You love jazz music)

"I'm a big fan of jazz! I'm in!"

"That's not for me, thanks."

"I'm not in the mood for entertainment."

Scenario 2:

Friend: "I really don't like horror movies."

You: (You also dislike horror movies)

"I'm a big fan of them!"

"Same here! They're not for me either."

"I'm in the mood for one tonight."

Scenario 3:

Friend: "There's a charity event this weekend. Want to join?"

You: (You want to participate)

"Charity events are not for me."

"I'm in! I love supporting good causes."

"I'm not in the mood for events."

Scenario 4:

Friend: "I'm really in the mood for some live entertainment tonight."

You: (You feel the same way)

"Entertainment is not for me."

"I'm not a big fan of performances."

"Same here! Maybe a play or concert?"

Scenario 5:

Friend: "The art exhibit at the museum looks interesting."

You: (You don't enjoy art exhibits)

"I'm a big fan of art exhibits!"

"Art exhibits are not really for me."

"I'm in! Let's go."