Learn english with Monsters University

A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University — when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.

Why learn english with Monsters University?

"Monsters University" tells the story of Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan, two very different monsters who dream of becoming Scarers. Mike is small, green, and book-smart, while Sulley is big, blue, and naturally talented. The movie follows their journey through university as they learn about scaring, teamwork, and friendship. You can learn words related to university life like "freshman," "semester," "fraternity," and "exam." You'll also hear words related to emotions, like "nervous," "excited," "disappointed," and "proud." The movie also uses a lot of fun, descriptive words like "terrifying," "mediocre," and "adorable." The movie explores themes of friendship, perseverance, and believing in yourself, even when others don't. You will experience a range of emotions with the characters, from the excitement of starting university to the disappointment of failure and the joy of success. The language used is mostly conversational, with some more formal language used in the university setting. This mix helps learners understand different styles of speaking. The movie also has a lot of humor, which makes it enjoyable to watch and helps you learn English idioms and expressions naturally. Watching "Monsters University" can be a fun and effective way to improve your English. The clear dialogue and engaging story make it easy to follow along, even for beginners. You can learn new vocabulary and improve your listening comprehension while enjoying a heartwarming story. The variety of characters and their different ways of speaking will expose you to different accents and speaking styles. Plus, it's a great movie to watch with friends and family, even if they are not learning English!

Words from Monsters University

Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in Monsters University:

biting: harsh or unpleasant, in terms of words or the weather
pushing: to be close to 50, 60, etc. years old
puzzle: something that is difficult to understand or explain
crossword: a game where you fill in black and white squares with words that answer questions
nickel: a five-cent coin in the US and Canada
buddy: a casual word for a friend
biggie: an important person, event or thing
cousin: a child of your uncle or aunt
scream: a loud, high sound made when frightened, excited, or angry
roar: to make a very loud, deep sound, as by an animal or a machine
monster: (in stories) a large, ugly and frightening creature
mu: the 12th letter of the Greek alphabet is M (μ)
oops: an expression of surprise about a small accident or mistake
toxic: poisonous and harmful
fella: an informal word for a man