Shaun of the Dead: How to Identify a Zombie
Level: B2-C1
Tags: fighting zombies, confrontation, male, British, comedy
Vocabulary: cuddle, flatter, hold it, what's up with (something), get physical
Shaun of the Dead: How to Identify a Zombie
- Level: B2-C1
- Vocabulary: cuddle, flatter, hold it, what's up with (something), get physical
- Tags: fighting zombies, confrontation, male, British, comedy
Worksheet: "Shaun of the Dead" Worksheet Color
"Shaun of the Dead is a 2004 horror comedy film directed by Edgar Wright. The film was written by Wright and Simon Pegg, who stars in it as Shaun. Along with friend Ed, played by Nick Frost, Shaun is caught unaware by the zombie apocalypse; they attempt to take refuge in a local pub with their loved ones. The film co-stars Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis, Dylan Moran, Bill Nighy, and Penelope Wilton. It is the first installment in the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy, followed by Hot Fuzz (2007) and The World's End (2013)." - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaun_of_the_Dead
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Practice Speaking with this secret Netflix tool
Level: C1-C2
Tags: fight scene, audio description, Netflix, male, American, action
Vocabulary: tendril, claw, venom, transform, extend
Practice Speaking with this secret Netflix tool
- Level: C1-C2
- Vocabulary: tendril, claw, venom, transform, extend
- Tags: fight scene, audio description, Netflix, male, American, action
"Venom was released in the United States on October 5, 2018. It received generally negative reviews from critics for its script, tone, pacing and lack of connection to Spider-Man, though Hardy's performance received some praise. However, the film was a box office success, becoming the seventh-highest-grossing film of 2018, with over $856 million worldwide, and set several box office records for an October release. A sequel, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, is set to be released on June 25, 2021." - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venom_(2018_film)
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Expand Your Vocabulary with this secret Netflix tool
Level: C1-C2
Tags: fight scene, audio description, Netflix, female, American, action
Vocabulary: attacker, assailant, kidnapper, evade, dodge, shove, fling, bash, jab, slam
Expand Your Vocabulary with this secret Netflix tool
- Level: C1-C2
- Vocabulary: attacker, assailant, kidnapper, evade, dodge, shove, fling, bash, jab, slam
- Tags: fight scene, audio description, Netflix, female, American, action
"Extraction is a 2020 American action-thriller film starring Chris Hemsworth and released on Netflix. It is directed by Sam Hargrave (in his feature directorial debut) and written by Joe Russo, based on the graphic novel Ciudad by Ande Parks, Joe Russo, Anthony Russo, Fernando León González, and Eric Skillman." - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extraction_(2020_film)
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Birds of Prey: Describing Your Favourite Food
Level: B2-C1
Tags: favourite food, female, American, action, comedy
Vocabulary: You're a life saver, I'm good for it, All(the money) I have in the world, It is so worth it, I don't think so, Are you kidding me?
Birds of Prey: Describing Your Favorite Food
- Level: B2-C1
- Vocabulary: You're a life saver, I'm good for it, All(the money) I have in the world, It is so worth it, I don't think so, Are you kidding me?
- Tags: favorite food, female, American, action, comedy
Worksheet: "Birds of Prey" Worksheet Color
"Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)[a] is a 2020 American superhero film based on the DC Comics team the Birds of Prey. Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, it is the eighth installment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) and a spin-off/sequel to Suicide Squad (2016)... The film follows Harley Quinn, after breaking up with the Joker, joining forces with Helena Bertinelli, Dinah Lance, and Renee Montoya to save Cassandra Cain from Gotham City crime lord Roman Sionis, forming the Birds of Prey altogether." - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birds_of_Prey_(2020_film)
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About Time: Ordering food, going to bed, and travelling through time
Level: B2-C1
Tags: ordering food, going to bed, male, British, female, American, comedy
Vocabulary: lights out, worries, take away, what a relief, discharged
About Time: Ordering food, going to bed, and traveling through time
- Level: B2-C1
- Vocabulary: lights out, worries, take away, what a relief, discharged
- Tags: ordering food, going to bed, male, British, female, American, comedy
Worksheet: "About Time" Worksheet Color
"About Time is a 2013 British romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Richard Curtis, and starring Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams and Bill Nighy. The film is about a young man with the ability to time travel who tries to change his past in hopes of improving his future." - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/About_Time_(2013_film)
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Easy A: How to apologize to the school principal
Level: C1-C2
Tags: apologize, principal, high school, female, male, American, British, comedy
Vocabulary: public school, detention, progressive, warranted, remotely
Easy A: How to apologize to the school principal
- Level: C1-C2
- Vocabulary: public school, detention, progressive, warranted, remotely
- Tags: apologize, principal, high school, female, male, American, British, comedy
Worksheet: "Easy A" Worksheet Color
"Easy A is a 2010 American teen comedy-drama film directed by Will Gluck, written by Bert V. Royal and starring Emma Stone, Stanley Tucci, Patricia Clarkson, Thomas Haden Church... The screenplay was partially inspired by the 1850 novel The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne." - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easy_A
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Transformers: Buying your first car
Level: B2-C1
Tags: haggle, negotiate, parents, male, american, action, comedy
Vocabulary: mystical bond, faded, custom, slick, practically
Transformers: Buying your first car
- Level: B2-C1
- Vocabulary: mystical bond, faded, custom, slick, practically
- Tags: haggle, negotiate, parents, male, american, action, comedy
Worksheet: "Transformers" Worksheet Color
"Transformers is a 2007 American science fiction action film based on the Transformers toy line. The film, which combines computer animation with live-action filming, was directed by Michael Bay, with Steven Spielberg serving as executive producer. It was produced by Don Murphy and Tom DeSanto, and is the first installment in the live-action Transformers film series." - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transfo...)
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Are you an introvert? A quiz for English language learners
Level: B2-C1
Tags: self-introduction, male/other, family/comedy
Vocabulary: be right back, bunch, go to the bathroom, etc.
What is an introvert? A definition for English language learners
- Level: C1-C2
- Vocabulary: be right back, bunch, go to the bathroom
- Tags: self-introduction, male/other, family/comedy
Worksheet: "Are you an introvert" Worksheet Color
Introverts are often considered shy or self-absorbed, but this is not always true. Many introverts simply prefer to spend time alone or with close friends. They find the shallow company of acquaintances at parties less interesting than a deep conversation over a cup of coffee with a close friend.
An introvert studying English would hate taking classes, making small talk, and enduring strict teachers, which is why so many give up on learning English. The same thing happened to me studying Japanese. I wanted to give up because all of the traditional methods of language learning didn’t fit my personality.
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Gladiator: Father-son bonding
Level: C1-C2
Tags: debate, parents, male, other, action, drama
Vocabulary: virtue, fortitude, temperance, justice, republic
Gladiator: Father-son bonding
- Level: C1-C2
- Vocabulary: virtue, fortitude, temperance, justice, republic
- Tags: debate, parents, male, other, action, drama
Worksheet: "Gladiator" Worksheet Color
Just over 20 years ago today, the epic drama Gladiator was released in theaters and soon became a worldwide sensation. It helped launch Joaquin Phoenix’s career, who stars as Commodus, the son of Marcus Aurelius.
In this scene, his father just shared his decision to name his lead commander Maximus (played by Russell Crowe) emperor. Commodus does not take the news well. You will learn challenging vocabulary like fortitude and temperance, and will also discover some common ways children manipulate their parents into getting what they want.
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What is an introvert? A definition for English language learners
Level: C1-C2
Tags: self-introduction, male/other, family/comedy
Vocabulary: be right back, bunch, go to the bathroom, etc.
What is an introvert? A definition for English language learners
- Level: C1-C2
- Vocabulary: be right back, bunch, go to the bathroom
- Tags: self-introduction, male/other, family/comedy
Worksheet: "What is an introvert" Worksheet Color
So, what is an introvert?
An introvert is usually considered quiet or thoughtful. They hardly ever seek out attention and often prefer to be alone or around close friends. While introverts do fine at parties and social events, they tend to feel exhausted afterward. It is also important to note that being an introvert is not the same as being shy.
So, why should I care?
You will seek out activities that match your personality. If you have a teacher that encourages you to speak English in class all the time and you are an introvert, you are much more likely to perform poorly in class and develop a negative attitude towards English.
When you know your personality, you can study English in a way you find enjoyable.
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Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: How to win a fight
Level: C1-C2
Tags: bully, slang, fight scene, male, American, action, comedy
Vocabulary: stand a chance, thingy, goad, wrath, love life
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: How to win a fight
- Level: C1-C2
- Vocabulary: stand a chance, thingy, goad, wrath, love life
- Tags: bully, slang, fight scene, male, American, action, comedy
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