Learn English with Mean Girls

Cady Heron is a hit with The Plastics, the A-list girl clique at her new school, until she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George.

Why learn English with Mean Girls?

"Mean Girls" tells the story of Cady, a teenager who starts public high school after being home-schooled in Africa. She encounters a group of popular girls called "The Plastics" and learns about the complicated social rules of high school. The movie explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and popularity. From this movie, you can learn vocabulary related to high school life like "cafeteria," "locker," "homework," "quiz," and social interactions like "popular," "clique," "gossip," and "rumor." You'll also hear common slang words like "fetch" and "grool." The movie deals with many emotions like jealousy, anger, and forgiveness. The language used is mostly informal, everyday English spoken by teenagers, which can help you understand how native speakers talk in casual settings. You'll hear different tones of voice, from friendly conversations to arguments, and learn how language is used to express these emotions. The movie also uses humor and sarcasm, which are important aspects of English communication. Understanding these can improve your ability to comprehend nuances in conversation. Watching "Mean Girls" can be a fun and engaging way to improve your English. The clear dialogue and relatable storyline make it easy to follow. You'll be exposed to a variety of vocabulary, grammar structures, and conversational expressions commonly used in American English. Since the movie is popular, discussing it with native English speakers can be a good way to practice your English and make new friends. By watching and understanding this movie, you will gain a better grasp of American teenage culture and the language they use.

Words from Mean Girls

Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in Mean Girls:

freak: very unusual or unexpected
weirdly: in a way that is very strange or unusual and hard to explain
bolt: to secure something with a sliding metal bar, typically used for doors or windows
rifle: to steal something
homosexual: sexually attracted to people of the same sex
amen: said at the end of a religious prayer or song to show agreement
zoologist: a scientist who studies animals
tenure: the time when someone holds an important job, especially in politics
fart: the act of passing gas from the bowels loudly
sweater: a warm, knitted garment with long sleeves worn over the upper body
divorce: the legal process of ending a marriage
carpal: any of the eight small bones that make up the wrist
apology: a message expressing regret for a wrong or problem, or explaining an absence
nephew: the son of your sibling or your spouse's sibling
blur: something that you cannot see clearly, often because it is moving very fast