Learn english with Jackie Brown

Jackie Brown is a flight attendant who gets caught in the middle of smuggling cash into the country for her gunrunner boss. When the cops try to use Jackie to get to her boss, she hatches a plan — with help from a bail bondsman — to keep the money for herself.

Why learn english with Jackie Brown?

"Jackie Brown" is a thrilling crime story about a flight attendant, Jackie, who gets caught smuggling money. To avoid jail, she makes a risky plan with a bail bondsman, Max, to trick both the police and the dangerous criminal, Ordell, she works for. The movie is full of exciting twists and turns as Jackie tries to outsmart everyone. You'll learn vocabulary related to crime, law, and everyday life, like "bail bondsman," "collateral," "sting operation," and "confidential." You'll also hear lots of slang and informal language used in conversations. The movie explores themes of trust, betrayal, and survival. You'll see a range of emotions, from fear and desperation to cleverness and determination. The language used is a mix of formal and informal English, with some slang and African-American Vernacular English (AAVE). Paying attention to how the characters speak in different situations will help you understand the nuances of English conversation and how tone of voice can change meaning. The dialogue is rich with witty banter and dramatic confrontations, offering excellent listening practice and exposure to various speaking styles. This movie is great for English learners because it shows realistic conversations between people from different backgrounds. The pacing of the dialogue is relatively slow and clear, making it easier to follow. By listening to the characters interact, you'll improve your comprehension skills and learn how English is used in real-life situations. The captivating storyline will keep you engaged and motivated to learn, making English practice feel less like work and more like entertainment.

Words from Jackie Brown

Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in Jackie Brown:

ghetto: a poor area of a city, often separated from the rest of the population, where people of a particular ethnic group or background live
tester: a person or thing that tests something
pimp: a man who finds people who will have sex for money and takes some of the money they earn
pusher: a person who sells illegal drugs
junkie: a person who cannot stop using dangerous drugs
coke: a short way to say either cocaine or the drink Coca Cola
snort: a loud sound made by forcing air through your nose, especially to express anger or amusement
dope: an illegal drug taken for pleasure, sometimes used to affect performance or make someone unconscious
cop: a police officer
aboard: getting into or being on a ship, plane, bus, or train
trainer: a shoe designed for sports or casual wear
finalist: a person who plays in the final round of a competition, alone or as part of a team
outta: used for writing the way ‘out of’ is sometimes said in casual speech
booklet: a thin book with a paper cover that has information about a particular topic
motherfucker: a highly offensive term used to express anger or dislike towards someone, often a man