Learn english with 2012

Dr. Adrian Helmsley, part of a worldwide geophysical team investigating the effect on the earth of radiation from unprecedented solar storms, learns that the earth's core is heating up. He warns U.S. President Thomas Wilson that the crust of the earth is becoming unstable and that without proper preparations for saving a fraction of the world's population, the entire race is doomed. Meanwhile, writer Jackson Curtis stumbles on the same information. While the world's leaders race to build "arks" to escape the impending cataclysm, Curtis struggles to find a way to save his family. Meanwhile, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes of unprecedented strength wreak havoc around the world.

Why learn english with 2012?

"2012" tells the story of a global catastrophe predicted by the ancient Mayan calendar. The Earth's crust becomes unstable, causing massive earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis. The movie follows Jackson Curtis, a writer, as he tries to save his family and find safety amidst the chaos. While watching, you can learn vocabulary related to natural disasters like "earthquake," "tsunami," "volcano," and "eruption." You'll also hear words related to survival, like "evacuation," "shelter," and "rescue." The movie uses a lot of dialogue, which is good for listening practice. The movie explores themes of family, survival, and hope. You'll see characters experiencing a wide range of emotions – fear, panic, love, and determination – expressed in natural English conversations. The language used is mostly everyday English, making it easy to follow. There's also some scientific language, which can expand your vocabulary. The fast-paced and exciting nature of the film can help keep you engaged and motivated to learn. Watching "2012" can be a helpful tool for learning English. The clear dialogue and dramatic storyline make it easy to understand, even if you're not a native speaker. You'll improve your listening comprehension, learn new vocabulary, and get exposed to different accents. Because the movie is about a global event, you'll hear English spoken by people from different parts of the world, exposing you to various pronunciation styles. This can be a fun and engaging way to improve your overall English skills.

Words from 2012

Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in 2012:

unbelievable: used to show how good, bad or extreme something is
famish: to be very hungry or to cause someone to be very hungry
curry: a South Asian dish of meat and/or vegetables cooked in a spicy sauce
awful: very bad or unpleasant
sire: a word used when speaking to a king
copper: a red-brown metal used to make wires, pipes, and coins
namaste: a polite greeting or gesture, where the hands are put together and the head is bowed
quantum: a tiny amount of energy found in light and other forms of radiation
physics: the study of energy and matter, and how they interact, including forces, heat, light, sound, and the structure of atoms
chennai: a big city in southern India, the capital of Tamil Nadu state, which was once known as Madras
neutrino: a very small particle with no electrical charge that hardly ever interacts with other matter
minuscule: very small
undisturbed: not touched, moved, or bothered by anyone or anything
eruption: a sudden explosion or release of something, such as lava from a volcano or strong emotions
mutate: to change into a new form