Learn english with In Time

In the not-too-distant future, the aging gene has been switched off. To avoid overpopulation, time has become the currency and the way people pay for luxuries and necessities. The rich can live forever, while the rest struggle to negotiate for their immortality. A poor young man who suddenly comes into a fortune of time finds himself on the run from a corrupt police force known as the "time keepers".

Why learn english with In Time?

"In Time" is a science fiction movie set in a world where time is money. People stop aging at 25, but they only have one more year to live unless they can earn more time. The movie follows Will Salas, a poor man who is given a century of time, and Sylvia Weis, a wealthy woman who joins him. They go on the run, robbing time banks and giving time to the poor. By watching this movie, you can learn vocabulary related to time, money, and social inequality, like "currency," "ghetto," "immortal," and "inheritance." You'll also hear expressions like "timed out" which means to run out of time and die. The movie explores themes of social injustice, wealth disparity, and the value of life. You'll see a range of emotions, from desperation and fear to love and hope. The dialogue uses both casual and formal English, which will expose you to different speaking styles. Pay attention to how characters express their feelings in English, such as "I wouldn't know what to do if I lost you," or "You've been like a brother to me." This can help you understand and express your own emotions in English. "In Time" is a good movie for English learners because it has an exciting plot that will keep you engaged. The dialogues are clear and easy to follow, even if you are a beginner. The futuristic setting makes it unique and interesting, while the themes of time and money are relevant to everyone. By watching "In Time" with subtitles, you can improve your vocabulary, listening comprehension, and understanding of different English accents.

Words from In Time

Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in In Time:

genetically: related to genes or the study of genes
overtime: a period of time worked beyond normal scheduled hours, often for extra pay
grandchild: a child of your child
decent: good enough or acceptable
reminisce: to talk, write or think about a happy time in the past
fortune: a very large sum of money
daylight: the light from the sun during the day
quota: a limited or fixed number or amount of something
gamble: to risk losing something valuable in the hope of gaining something else
madman: a person who behaves in a very strange or dangerous way, possibly due to mental illness
rob: to steal money or items from a person or location
minuteman: (during the American Revolution) a member of a group of men who were not soldiers but who were prepared to fight at a moment's notice
gangster: a member of a group of violent criminals
ugh: the way to write the sound people make when they find something very unpleasant
immortal: a god or person who lives forever