Learn English with Up
Learn English with Up
Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life.
Why learn English with Up?
"Up" tells the story of Carl, an elderly man who ties thousands of balloons to his house to fly to Paradise Falls in South America. He is joined by an enthusiastic young Wilderness Explorer named Russell. Their adventure includes meeting talking dogs, a colorful bird named Kevin, and a famous explorer, Charles Muntz. Along the way, they face challenges and learn about friendship, keeping promises, and the importance of never giving up on your dreams. The movie uses lots of vocabulary related to adventure, travel, and nature, such as "dirigible," "expedition," "wilderness," and "explorer." The movie explores themes of adventure, loss, and finding happiness. It showcases a range of emotions from sadness and grief to joy and excitement. The language used is generally simple and easy to understand, with some more complex vocabulary introduced in the context of the story. The dialogue includes conversations between different age groups, which can help learners understand different styles of speaking. "Up" also demonstrates how tone of voice and body language contribute to communication. The movie's heartwarming story and expressive characters make it engaging and motivating for language learners. "Up" is a great movie for English language learners because it combines a captivating story with accessible language. The clear pronunciation and moderate speaking pace make it easy to follow the dialogue. The visual elements of the movie, such as the vibrant animation and expressive characters, provide context and support understanding. Plus, it’s fun! Learning English with "Up" can be an enjoyable and effective way to improve vocabulary, comprehension, and overall language skills.
Words from Up
Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in Up:
- spotlight: a bright light that shines on a particular person or thing
- adventure: an unusual, exciting, or dangerous experience or journey
- witness: to see an event happen, especially a crime or an accident
- footage: film of a specific event
- civilized: well developed, polite and reasonable
- humanity: all people
- lurk: something dangerous or unpleasant that exists, but is not easy to notice
- shadow: a dark area made on a surface when something blocks light
- paradise: a place or situation that is extremely beautiful and peaceful, making you feel happy and relaxed
- majestic: very impressive because of large size or beauty
- dare: to be brave enough to do something, often dangerous or difficult
- summit: the highest point, especially the top of a mountain
- inhospitable: difficult to live in, especially due to a lack of shelter
- beloved: loved very much
- explorer: a person who travels to discover new or unknown places and learn about them
English words in a year
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