Learn English with The Hangover

Learn English with The Hangover

When three friends finally come to after a raucous night of bachelor-party revelry, they find a baby in the closet and a tiger in the bathroom. But they can't seem to locate their best friend, Doug – who's supposed to be tying the knot. Launching a frantic search for Doug, the trio perseveres through a nasty hangover to try to make it to the church on time.

Why learn English with The Hangover?

"The Hangover" is a funny story about four friends who go to Las Vegas for a bachelor party. They wake up the next morning with no memory of the previous night and their friend, the groom, is missing. The movie follows their crazy adventures as they try to piece together what happened and find their friend before the wedding. You can learn lots of everyday English phrases and slang, like "hangover," "bachelor party," "freaking out," and "fucked up." The movie also uses vocabulary related to casinos, hospitals, and police, which can be helpful to expand your vocabulary. The movie explores themes of friendship, responsibility, and the consequences of excessive partying. You'll see a range of emotions, from panic and confusion to joy and relief, expressed in natural English conversations. The language used is mostly informal and conversational, with some humor and swearing. This can help you understand how English is spoken in casual settings, but be aware that not all language used is appropriate for every situation. The fast-paced dialogue and diverse characters provide excellent listening practice and exposure to different accents. Watching "The Hangover" can be a fun and engaging way to improve your English comprehension and vocabulary. The humorous situations and memorable characters make the movie enjoyable to watch, even if you don't understand every word. It can be a good way to practice listening to fast speech, and learn informal expressions. You can also use the movie to practice using subtitles, pausing and rewinding to look up new words and phrases. While the movie contains some mature themes and language, its engaging storyline and humorous dialogue can make learning English more entertaining and less like a chore.

Words from The Hangover

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

  • dentistry: the medical study and practice of teeth and mouth problems
  • divine: connected with a god, or extremely good or beautiful, almost perfect
  • don: to put on an item of clothing
  • voicemail: an electronic system for storing phone messages so people can listen to them later
  • sweetie: used to speak to loved ones, like children, partners, or close friends
  • casino: a public place where people play games of chance for money
  • heater: a device used to warm air or water
  • hello: used to say hi to someone when you meet them, in emails or when answering the phone
  • freak: to become or make someone very emotional
  • bachelor: a man who has never married
  • pervert: a person whose sexual behaviour is considered strange and unacceptable
  • inseam: a measurement of the length of the inside of your leg, used to find the right size of trousers
  • shaft: a long, narrow passage that goes straight down, often used for ventilation or lifts
  • buddy: a casual word for a friend
  • totally: used to mean completely or emphasize something
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