Learn English with Glass

In a series of escalating encounters, former security guard David Dunn uses his supernatural abilities to track Kevin Wendell Crumb, a disturbed man who has twenty-four personalities. Meanwhile, the shadowy presence of Elijah Price emerges as an orchestrator who holds secrets critical to both men.

Why learn English with Glass?

"Glass" is a superhero story about people who believe they have special powers. David Dunn thinks he's unbreakable, Elijah Price believes he's a mastermind, and Kevin Crumb has multiple personalities, one of which is super strong. The movie explores what happens when these three meet. From this movie, you can learn vocabulary related to superpowers like "unbreakable," "mastermind," and "delusion." You'll also hear words about emotions, like "fear," "anger," and "hope." The movie has exciting themes of good versus evil, identity, and belief. You'll see many different emotions, from sadness and fear to determination and hope. The language used is a mix of everyday conversation and more dramatic speeches, which is good for learning different styles of English. You'll hear characters argue, explain their beliefs, and express strong emotions, all of which can help you understand how English is used in different situations. There are instances of informal slang like "douche" and "buttery shit" along with formal language such as Dr. Staple's psychiatric evaluations. This contrast exposes the learner to a wide range of spoken English. Watching "Glass" can help you improve your English listening skills and vocabulary. The varied dialogue offers a great opportunity to hear how English is spoken in a realistic setting. Because the story is engaging, it can make learning English more fun and motivating. You can try to understand the characters' emotions and how they express them in English. This movie can be a helpful tool for English language learners who enjoy superhero stories and want to improve their overall understanding of the language.

Words from Glass

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

boom: a sudden increase in activity and success, or a period of rapid growth
superman: a person who is very strong, intelligent, or skilled at something
punch: an alcoholic drink made with a mixture of fruit juices
raccoon: a small animal from North America with black marks on its face and a long tail with black rings on it
yo: used by young people to say hello
bae: a person's boyfriend/girlfriend
subway: an underground train system in a city
potluck: a casual gathering where guests share a meal they've brought with them
douche: to wash or clean the vagina with water
butcher: a person whose job is to kill and cut up animals for meat, or the shop where they sell it
elaborate: to explain or describe something with more details, often making it more complex
tiptoe: to walk while staying quiet by putting only the front part of your feet on the ground
horde: a large group of people or creatures
tenuous: very weak, thin, or slight; barely noticeable
mutilate: to severely damage something, especially by cutting or tearing