Learn English with Memento
Learn English with Memento
Leonard Shelby is tracking down the man who raped and murdered his wife. The difficulty of locating his wife's killer, however, is compounded by the fact that he suffers from a rare, untreatable form of short-term memory loss. Although he can recall details of life before his accident, Leonard cannot remember what happened fifteen minutes ago, where he's going, or why.
Why learn English with Memento?
"Memento" tells the story of Leonard, a man with short-term memory loss, trying to solve his wife's murder. He uses notes, tattoos, and Polaroids to track clues because he can't make new memories. The movie jumps around in time, making it a puzzle for the viewer too. While watching, you'll learn vocabulary related to memory ("amnesia," "condition," "remember"), investigation ("clue," "detective," "facts"), and emotions ("anger," "revenge," "torment"). The dialogue also includes everyday language, slang, and more complex sentences, providing a mix of English styles. The movie explores themes of memory, identity, and truth. Leonard's struggle with memory loss shows how important it is for communication and understanding. The film's emotional intensity, from Leonard's frustration to his grief and anger, exposes learners to a wide range of vocabulary and expressions related to feelings. The shifting timeline and unreliable narration force viewers to pay close attention to the language used to piece together the story, improving comprehension and analytical skills. Learning English with "Memento" is beneficial for several reasons. The clear pronunciation and moderate speaking pace make it relatively easy to follow the dialogue. The movie's suspenseful plot will keep you engaged and motivated to understand what's happening. By following Leonard's investigation and analyzing the characters' interactions, you'll improve your listening, vocabulary, and understanding of complex sentence structures. Plus, discussing the movie’s themes and twists with other learners can be a great way to practice speaking and expressing your opinions in English.
Words from Memento
Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in Memento:
- motel: a hotel designed for travelers arriving by car, with parking spaces close to the rooms
- anonymous: made or done by someone whose name is not known or made public
- handicap: something that makes it difficult for somebody to do something
- beg: to ask someone for something when you really want or need it
- forgiveness: the act of letting go of anger and resentment toward someone who has wronged you
- clue: a sign or some information that helps you solve a problem or discover a secret
- freak: to become or make someone very emotional
- san: one of the first groups of people to live in southern Africa, who used to hunt and gather for survival but now mostly farm for a living
- shut: to close something, or for something to become closed
- basement: a room or rooms in a building that are below ground level
- anyway: without considering other things that might be happening
- religiously: very carefully and regularly
- ridiculous: unreasonable or silly, and sometimes funny
- amnesia: a medical condition where a person partially or completely forgets things
- fade: to gradually disappear or become weaker in colour, strength, or sound
English words in a year
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