Learn english with Rocky

An uneducated collector for a Philadelphia loan shark is given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fight against the world heavyweight boxing champion.

Why learn english with Rocky?

"Rocky" is a story about a kind but not-so-smart boxer, Rocky Balboa, who gets a once-in-a-lifetime chance to fight the world champion, Apollo Creed. The movie follows Rocky's training and his journey to the big fight. You'll learn vocabulary related to boxing like "southpaw," "knockout," and "sparring partner," as well as everyday language used in conversations. The movie shows how Rocky interacts with different people, like his girlfriend Adrian, his friend Paulie, and his trainer Mickey, giving you examples of various speaking styles. The film explores themes of hard work, determination, and believing in yourself, even when the odds are stacked against you. You'll see a range of emotions, from Rocky's shyness with Adrian to his anger with his unsupportive friend. The language used is mostly conversational American English, with some slang and informal expressions. Paying attention to how the characters speak and the tone they use will help you understand real-life conversations better and learn to express different feelings in English. Watching "Rocky" can be a fun and engaging way to improve your English. The dialogue is relatively easy to follow, and the story is compelling. You'll get exposed to different accents and speaking styles, expanding your understanding of spoken English. The movie's focus on overcoming challenges can also be motivating as you learn a new language. Plus, since "Rocky" is a classic film, you'll have something to talk about with English speakers around the world!

Words from Rocky

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

sucker: a person who is easily tricked or persuaded to do something
bum: the part of your body that you sit on
loser: a person or team that fails to win a game or competition
locker: a small lockable cupboard used to store items while playing sports or when you go out
shower: a device or the act of washing yourself with a spray of water
towel: a piece of cloth used to dry something that is wet, especially your body
gimme: something that is very easy to do
turtle: a reptile with a hard, round shell that lives in the ocean
moth: moths are insects with thin bodies and large wings that fly mostly at night and are drawn to bright lights
killer: a person, animal, or thing that kills others
aggravate: to make a bad situation worse or to annoy someone
smack: hitting someone hard with your hand, often used as a punishment for children
yo: used by young people to say hello
downstairs: on or going towards a lower floor of a building
borrow: to take something and use it briefly, intending to return it later