Learn English with The Incredibles

Learn English with The Incredibles

Bob Parr has given up his superhero days to log in time as an insurance adjuster and raise his three children with his formerly heroic wife in suburbia. But when he receives a mysterious assignment, it's time to get back into costume.

Why learn English with The Incredibles?

"The Incredibles" is a fantastic movie for English learners! It tells the story of a family of superheroes who have to hide their powers and live like ordinary people. But when a new villain appears, they must work together to save the world. The movie is full of exciting action and funny moments. You'll learn lots of vocabulary related to family (mom, dad, son, daughter), superpowers (strength, speed, invisibility), and emotions (happy, sad, angry, scared). You'll also hear phrases like "secret identity," "save the world," and "work together." The movie explores themes of family, identity, and being different. You'll see how the characters deal with these challenges and express their feelings in English. The language used is a mix of everyday conversation and more dramatic language when the superheroes are in action. This helps learners experience various styles of spoken English. You'll hear characters express excitement, fear, love, and determination, all valuable for understanding the nuances of the language. Paying attention to how the characters talk will help you understand how tone and intonation can change the meaning of words. Watching "The Incredibles" is a fun and engaging way to improve your English. The clear pronunciation and varied vocabulary make it easy to follow the story. The movie’s humor and action keep you entertained while you learn. By listening to the dialogue and following the subtitles, you'll improve your listening comprehension, vocabulary, and understanding of American English. Because it's an animated movie, the visuals help you understand the story even if you don't catch every word. Plus, you can watch it multiple times to pick up new things each time.

Words from The Incredibles

Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in The Incredibles:

  • superhero: a person with special abilities who uses them to protect others or a person who shows great courage in helping others
  • supermarket: a large store where you can find and pay for groceries and household items as you leave
  • mannered: behaving in a formal way that is not natural, and intended to impress other people
  • ego: your opinion of yourself, including how important and capable you feel
  • mega: extremely large and impressive
  • ultra: a person with very strong beliefs, particularly in politics
  • lightning: very fast or sudden
  • babe: someone who is considered attractive, often a young person
  • jeopardy: at risk of being damaged or destroyed
  • maid: a female servant, typically in a house or hotel
  • mess: something or someone that is dirty or untidy
  • kid: to tell someone something that is not true, often as a joke
  • saving: money that you have saved, especially in a bank
  • bulletin: a short, official statement that gives important news
  • pursuit: following or chasing after someone, often to catch them
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