Several friends travel to Sweden to study as anthropologists a summer festival that is held every ninety years in the remote hometown of one of them. What begins as a dream vacation in a place where the sun never sets, gradually turns into a dark nightmare as the mysterious inhabitants invite them to participate in their disturbing festive activities.
"Midsommar" tells the story of Dani, a young woman grieving a family tragedy, who travels with her boyfriend and his friends to a remote Swedish village for a midsummer festival. The festival, held by a commune called the Harga, turns out to be much more sinister than they expected. Through Dani's experience, you will encounter words related to grief ("loss," "mourning"), rituals ("ceremony," "tradition"), and emotions ("fear," "anxiety," "joy"). You'll also learn vocabulary related to nature ("trees," "flowers," "sun") and cultural practices ("festival," "commune"). The movie explores themes of grief, relationships, and cultural differences, often expressed through intense emotions. The language used ranges from casual conversations between friends to formal pronouncements during ceremonies. This variety will expose you to different tones and styles of English. You'll hear characters express a wide range of feelings – sadness, confusion, fear, and even joy – which can help you understand how emotions are conveyed in English. Pay attention to the dialogue during the rituals; the formal language used in these scenes offers a good example of how English is used in ceremonial contexts. Learning English with "Midsommar" can be helpful for a few reasons. The clear pronunciation of many actors makes the dialogue relatively easy to follow. The subtitles can further aid your comprehension. While the film deals with disturbing themes, the emotional intensity can make the language more memorable. Since "Midsommar" also revolves around a specific cultural event, it provides an opportunity to learn about Swedish midsummer traditions and how cultural practices can be described in English.
Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in Midsommar:
