Learn English with The Conjuring 2

Lorraine and Ed Warren travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.

Why learn English with The Conjuring 2?

"The Conjuring 2" is a scary movie about a family in England whose house is haunted by a ghost. The movie follows two paranormal investigators, Ed and Lorraine Warren, as they try to help the family. English learners can expand their vocabulary with words like "haunted," "spirit," "demon," "investigate," and "levitate." The movie also uses a lot of dialogue, which can help learners improve their listening comprehension. You'll hear different accents, including American and British English. This movie explores themes of family, fear, and faith. The characters experience a range of emotions, from terror and desperation to love and courage. Paying attention to how these emotions are expressed in English can help learners understand the nuances of the language. The movie also features both formal and informal conversations, exposing learners to different styles of communication. You'll hear characters argue, comfort each other, and explain complex ideas, all in English. Watching "The Conjuring 2" can be a useful way for English language learners to improve their skills while enjoying an exciting story. The frequent dialogue provides ample opportunity to listen to and understand spoken English. The movie's emotional intensity can help learners connect with the language on a deeper level. Plus, since the movie is popular, you might be able to discuss it with other English speakers, practicing your conversational skills.

Words from The Conjuring 2

Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in The Conjuring 2:

rattle: to make short, loud sounds by hitting or shaking something hard; to move while making these sounds
haunt: a place someone frequently visits or spends a lot of time in
flee: to leave a place or person very quickly, usually because of fear
envision: to imagine a future situation
halo: a circle of light shown around or above the head of a holy person
brutally: in a harsh and direct way
motivate: to provide a reason for someone's actions or behaviour
purely: only, by itself or when used with other words
testify: to make a formal statement that something happened or is true, especially in a court of law
demonic: related to, or similar to, a demon
sneak: done suddenly and without warning
mum: (British) a casual word for mother
wanker: a rude word for a man you dislike or are angry with
bloody: a slightly rude word used to show anger or make a emphasize a comment
headmistress: a female principal, often of a private school