Learn english with Sing

A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competition.

Why learn english with Sing?

"Sing" is a fun, animated movie about animals who love to sing. It follows Buster Moon, a koala who owns a theater, as he tries to save it by holding a singing competition. Many different animals audition, each with their own unique voice and personality. You'll meet Rosita, a busy mom pig with a beautiful voice; Johnny, a gorilla who wants to sing but whose family is involved in crime; Ash, a porcupine rocker; and Meena, a shy elephant with a powerful voice. The movie is full of popular songs you can sing along to, and you'll learn vocabulary related to music, theater, and emotions like "audition," "stage," "nervous," and "excited." The movie explores themes of following your dreams, overcoming challenges, and the importance of teamwork. You'll see a range of emotions expressed by the characters, from joy and excitement to fear and disappointment. This can help you understand how English is used to express feelings. The language used in the movie is everyday English, with some slang and idioms, which is useful for learners to hear in context. The songs provide a fun way to practice pronunciation and improve your listening comprehension. Watching "Sing" is a useful way to learn English because it's entertaining and engaging. The characters are relatable, and the story is easy to follow, even for those still learning. The music makes the learning experience more enjoyable and helps you remember new words and phrases. By listening to the dialogues and songs, you can improve your listening comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Plus, you'll learn about different cultures and ways of life through the diverse animal characters.

Words from Sing

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

scenery: the attractive natural features of a place, such as mountains, forests and rivers
koala: australian tree-dwelling animals with grey fur, big ears, and no tail, who feed on leaves
toast: slices of bread that have been made hot, dry, and brown by being put near a strong heat
folk: traditional to the people of a country or community, especially those in the countryside
showman: a person who is skilled at entertaining people, often by organizing public events
visionary: highly intelligent, with the ability to create new ideas and plans for the future
maverick: independent and having unusual opinions
pal: a casual word for a friend
paycheck: the amount of money a person earns
tout: to praise or promote someone or something, often in an attempt to make a sale
suite: a set of related items or things, like furniture, music, or computer applications
singe: to slightly burn the surface of something, often by accident
cop: a police officer
lookout: a place to watch from, especially for danger
mask: something worn over the face to hide it, entertain others or protect it