Peter Parker is an outcast high schooler abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben and Aunt May. Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents' disappearance – leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors, his father's former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors' alter ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero.
"The Amazing Spider-Man" tells the story of Peter Parker, a high school student who gains superpowers after being bitten by a spider. He learns to use his new abilities to help people and fight crime as Spider-Man. While following his parents' mysterious disappearance, Peter uncovers his father’s secret work, leading him to Dr. Connors. This encounter triggers a series of events that transform Dr. Connors into the Lizard, a powerful villain. The movie is full of useful vocabulary, such as "responsibility," "secret," "experiment," and "dangerous." You'll also hear lots of everyday expressions used in conversations between Peter, his friends, and family. The movie explores themes of responsibility, loss, and finding your place in the world. You'll see a range of emotions, from sadness and anger to love and hope. The language used varies from casual conversations between teenagers to more formal scientific discussions. This mix of language styles will give you a good exposure to different ways English is used in real-life situations. You’ll hear how Peter interacts with his aunt and uncle, his classmates, and even the police, providing a variety of spoken English to learn from. Pay attention to how characters express their feelings; this can help you expand your emotional vocabulary in English. Watching "The Amazing Spider-Man" can be a fun and engaging way to improve your English skills. The action-packed plot will keep you entertained, while the dialogue provides plenty of opportunities to learn new words and phrases. You can also practice listening comprehension by focusing on understanding the characters’ conversations. Since the movie is popular, you can easily find subtitles or transcripts online to help you follow along. Discussing the movie with other English learners can further enhance your language learning experience.
Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in The Amazing Spider-Man:
