Dominic Toretto is a Los Angeles street racer suspected of masterminding a series of big-rig hijackings. When undercover cop Brian O'Conner infiltrates Toretto's iconoclastic crew, he falls for Toretto's sister and must choose a side: the gang or the LAPD.
"The Fast and the Furious" is a story about street racing and friendship. Brian, an undercover cop, joins Dominic Toretto's racing crew. The movie follows Brian as he tries to balance his mission with his growing loyalty to Dom and his team. You'll learn words related to cars like "turbo," "nitrous," and "chassis," alongside slang like "buster" and "homey." You'll also hear expressions related to racing, such as "10-second car" and "pink slip," adding to your vocabulary. This movie is full of exciting action and strong emotions. You'll experience the thrill of racing, the tension of undercover work, and the bonds of friendship and family. The language used is a mix of everyday conversation and racing jargon, which will expose you to different speaking styles. Paying attention to how the characters express anger, loyalty, and fear will help you understand how tone and vocabulary can convey emotions in English. Learning English with "The Fast and the Furious" can be fun and effective. The fast-paced dialogue and exciting plot will keep you engaged. Hearing the language in a realistic context, with diverse characters, will improve your listening comprehension and help you understand how Americans speak informally. Plus, talking about the movie with other learners is a great way to practice your English skills.
Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in The Fast and the Furious:
