Learn English with Bad Boys for Life

Marcus and Mike are forced to confront new threats, career changes, and midlife crises as they join the newly created elite team AMMO of the Miami police department to take down the ruthless Armando Armas, the vicious leader of a Miami drug cartel.

Why learn English with Bad Boys for Life?

"Bad Boys for Life" is a funny action movie about two Miami police detectives, Mike and Marcus. They face a dangerous new enemy who is connected to Mike's past. You'll follow their exciting investigation filled with car chases, explosions, and witty banter. The movie offers a chance to learn vocabulary related to police work, such as "investigation," "surveillance," "suspect," and "ballistics." You'll also hear lots of informal language and slang, which can be helpful for understanding everyday conversations. The film explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and family, and you'll experience a range of emotions from laughter to suspense. The language used is mostly modern American English, with some Spanish phrases mixed in. Pay attention to how the characters express their feelings – like excitement, anger, and fear – to expand your emotional vocabulary. The fast-paced dialogue and humor make the movie engaging and provide excellent listening practice. Watching "Bad Boys for Life" can be a fun way to improve your English listening comprehension and learn new vocabulary. The mix of action and comedy keeps it entertaining, which can help you stay motivated. It also provides a glimpse into American culture, particularly police culture, while teaching you some common slang expressions. This movie is a great choice for learners who want to improve their understanding of conversational English in a thrilling and humorous context.

Words from Bad Boys for Life

Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in Bad Boys for Life:

southbound: traveling towards the south
visual: seeing or being able to see objects or people
navigator: a person who guides a ship or aircraft
cop: a police officer
buff: a pale yellow-brown colour
pd: short for Parkinson's disease
daddy: often used by young children as a name for their father
mama: a casual word for mother
sincerely: in a way that shows your true feelings or thoughts about someone/something
someday: at a time in the future that is not yet known or specific
namesake: a person or thing that shares a name with someone/something else
footstep: the sound or mark made when your foot hits the ground while walking or running
grandpa: your father's or mother's father
asshole: a rude word for someone you find unpleasant or stupid
treasure: something of high value, especially something loved or cherished