Learn english with Grease

Australian good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fell in love over the summer. But when they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance despite their eccentric friends?

Why learn english with Grease?

"Grease" is a fun, musical movie about high school students in the 1950s. The story follows the summer romance of Danny and Sandy, and what happens when they unexpectedly end up at the same high school. You'll learn lots of everyday words like "cool," "car," "school," and "friend." The movie also has lots of slang from the 50s like "chick" (girl), "hunk" (attractive man), and "peachy keen" (great), which, while not used so much today, can help you understand different ways English has been used. The songs are catchy and easy to sing along to, which will help you practice your pronunciation. "Grease" is full of teenage emotions like love, jealousy, and friendship. You'll hear characters express how they feel using different phrases, like "I'm hopelessly devoted to you," or "You're a fake and a phony!" The movie also explores themes of social groups, peer pressure, and changing to fit in. The language used is generally informal and conversational, perfect for learning how people talk in everyday situations. The songs also use rhyming words, which can help you build your vocabulary and understand how words connect. Watching "Grease" is a fun and enjoyable way to improve your English. The songs are repetitive, making it easy to learn new words and phrases. You can also practice your listening skills by paying attention to the dialogue and trying to understand the story. Because it's a classic, you'll likely find other people who have seen it, which can give you opportunities to talk about the movie in English and practice speaking. The movie is also visually engaging, which can help you understand the context of the dialogue even if you don't understand every word.

Words from Grease

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

slob: a lazy person who is often dirty or untidy
groove: a long narrow cut on a hard surface
conventionality: the quality of being traditional and following generally accepted standards
illusion: something that appears to be real or true but is not
drag: to pull something or someone with difficulty
carcass: the body of a dead animal, often used for meat after it has been cut up
lug: a handle or support that sticks out from an object
bargain: an item sold at a lower price than it is actually worth
chick: a baby bird, especially a chicken
flip: turning something over quickly or suddenly
terrific: very good, excellent or very large
heartbreak: feeling extremely sad
psoriasis: a skin condition that causes red, dry patches of skin to form and shed in small pieces
backfire: to have the opposite result than intended, with negative consequences
adolescent: relating to the period of time between childhood and adulthood