Learn english with Spider-Man

After being bitten by a genetically altered spider at Oscorp, nerdy but endearing high school student Peter Parker is endowed with amazing powers to become the superhero known as Spider-Man.

Why learn english with Spider-Man?

"Spider-Man" tells the story of Peter Parker, a shy high school student who gets bitten by a special spider and develops amazing powers. He can climb walls, shoot webs, and has a "spider-sense" that warns him of danger. The movie follows Peter as he learns to use his new powers and becomes Spider-Man, a superhero who protects New York City from villains. You'll learn words like "responsibility," "power," "sacrifice," and "hero" while following Peter's journey. You'll also hear lots of everyday conversations between teenagers and adults, which will help you with informal and formal English. This movie explores themes of good versus evil, responsibility, and the importance of family and friends. It's full of exciting action scenes, but also has moments of sadness, humor, and romance. The language used is a mix of everyday American English and some scientific terms related to Peter's powers. Paying attention to how the characters express their emotions – like anger, fear, love, and sadness – will help you understand different ways to express yourself in English. You’ll also hear common English idioms and expressions that are useful in everyday conversations. Watching "Spider-Man" is a fun and engaging way to improve your English. The story is easy to follow, the characters are relatable, and the dialogue is clear and understandable. By listening to the conversations and paying attention to the vocabulary and grammar, you'll naturally pick up new words and phrases. Plus, because it's such an exciting and popular movie, you'll have lots of opportunities to discuss it with other English speakers, further practicing your language skills.

Words from Spider-Man

Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in Spider-Man:

faint: not strong or hard to be seen, heard or smelt
tale: a story, usually one that is full of action and adventure or that is hard to believe
assure: to tell someone something is certain or will happen, even if they doubt it
heck: used to express mild surprise, annoyance, or to emphasize a statement
cab: a British way to say taxi
geek: a person very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about a particular, often technical, subject
lame: unable to walk correctly due to a leg or foot injury
midtown: the area of a city located between the city centre and the suburbs
proceed: to continue as planned or after you have done something else
privilege: a special right or advantage that only certain people or groups have
accordingly: in a way that is suitable or fitting given the circumstances
planetarium: a building with a dome shaped like the night sky, used to teach and entertain with moving images of planets and stars
flunk: to fail or cause someone to fail a test or course by giving a low grade
pete: a nickname for boys, short for Peter
nanotechnology: the study of creating tiny structures using individual molecules, usually smaller than 100 nanometres in length