Learn English with Constantine
Learn English with Constantine
John Constantine has literally been to Hell and back. When he teams up with a policewoman to solve the mysterious suicide of her twin sister, their investigation takes them through the world of demons and angels that exists beneath the landscape of contemporary Los Angeles.
Why learn English with Constantine?
"Constantine" is a story about John, a man who can see angels and demons living among us. He fights demons to try and earn his way into heaven because he knows he has sinned. The movie has a lot of action and mystical elements. You can learn words related to religion like "heaven," "hell," "demon," "angel," and "exorcism." You'll also encounter slang and informal language, such as "asshole" and "shit," which are common in casual conversation, but remember to use them carefully and appropriately! There are also more formal terms like "deport," "relics," and "incantations," expanding your vocabulary range. The movie explores themes of good versus evil, sacrifice, and redemption. You will experience a range of emotions, from fear and suspense to humor and sadness, as you follow John's journey. The dialogue is a mix of everyday conversation and more dramatic speeches, exposing you to different styles of English. Pay attention to how the characters express their feelings, like anger, fear, and desperation, as this can help you learn how to express emotions in English. Watching "Constantine" can be a useful tool for English learners because it offers a diverse range of vocabulary and sentence structures. The fast-paced dialogue will challenge your listening comprehension skills. By paying attention to the subtitles, you can improve your reading skills and learn how written English translates to spoken English. The mix of formal and informal language will give you a broader understanding of how English is used in different situations. The movie's engaging story can also make learning English more enjoyable and motivating.
Words from Constantine
Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in Constantine:
- asshole: a rude word for someone you find unpleasant or stupid
- vain: unsuccessful
- prick: a rude word for a man you find annoying or not very smart
- exorcism: the act of removing an evil spirit from a person or place through prayer or magic
- ether: a clear liquid made from alcohol and used in industry and formerly in medicine
- demon: an evil spirit that causes worry and unhappiness
- bless: to make something holy with a prayer
- sin: an act against religious or moral law
- confession: a statement admitting guilt or something embarrassing
- cop: a police officer
- damned: used as a swear word to express annoyance or emphasis
- overshadow: to make something seem less important or successful by comparison
- lode: a line of metal-bearing rock
- humor: the ability to find something funny or make other people laugh
- oblige: to require someone to do something because of a law or duty
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