One thousand years after cataclysmic events forced humanity's escape from Earth, Nova Prime has become mankind's new home. Legendary General Cypher Raige returns from an extended tour of duty to his estranged family, ready to be a father to his 13-year-old son, Kitai. When an asteroid storm damages Cypher and Kitai's craft, they crash-land on a now unfamiliar and dangerous Earth. As his father lies dying in the cockpit, Kitai must trek across the hostile terrain to recover their rescue beacon. His whole life, Kitai has wanted nothing more than to be a soldier like his father. Today, he gets his chance.
"After Earth" tells the story of Cypher and Kitai Raige, a father and son who crash land on a dangerous Earth, abandoned by humans 1,000 years earlier. Kitai must journey across the hostile terrain to retrieve a rescue beacon, while his injured father guides him remotely. The movie offers a chance to learn vocabulary related to survival, technology, and emotions like fear and courage. For example, you'll hear words like "quarantine," "beacon," "cutlass," and "pheromones." You'll also encounter military terms such as "cadet" and "general." The film explores themes of overcoming fear, family relationships, and the importance of communication. You'll see a range of emotions expressed, from fear and desperation to determination and love. The language used is a mix of formal military talk and more casual conversations between father and son. This variety can help learners understand different English speaking styles. Pay attention to how Cypher gives instructions and how Kitai expresses his emotions. This can help you learn how to give and receive commands, express feelings, and build relationships in English. Watching "After Earth" can be a helpful way to improve your English listening comprehension and vocabulary. The exciting storyline can make learning more engaging, and the visual aspects of the movie can help you understand the context of the dialogue. The clear pronunciation and moderately paced speech make it easier for learners to follow along. Because the movie focuses on communication between characters in a challenging situation, it gives good examples of how to express yourself clearly and effectively in English. You can practice your English by repeating phrases and trying to summarize the plot in your own words.
Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in After Earth:
