Learn English with Speed

Jack Traven, an LAPD cop on SWAT detail, and veteran SWAT officer Harry Temple thwart an extortionist-bomber's scheme for a $3 million ransom. As they corner the bomber, he flees and detonates a bomb vest, seemingly killing himself. Weeks later, Jack witnesses a mass transit city bus explode and nearby a pay phone rings. On the phone is that same bomber looking for vengeance and the money he's owed. He gives a personal challenge to Jack: a bomb is rigged on another city bus - if it slows down below 50 mph, it will explode - bad enough any day, but a nightmare in LA traffic. And that's just the beginning...

Why learn English with Speed?

"Speed" is an exciting action movie about a bomb on a bus that will explode if it goes below 50 miles per hour. A brave police officer, Jack Traven, must work with a passenger, Annie, to keep the bus speeding through Los Angeles while trying to save everyone on board. The movie is full of suspense and thrilling moments as they face unexpected challenges like a gap in the freeway and a bomb on a train. From this movie, you can learn words related to transportation like "bus," "freeway," "train," and "airport," as well as words about emergencies like "bomb," "explode," "hostage," and "rescue." You'll also hear a lot of conversational English and exciting dialogue. The movie explores themes of courage, quick thinking, and teamwork under pressure. You'll see how characters experience fear, anxiety, relief, and determination, which are all expressed through natural-sounding English conversations. The language used in the film is a mix of everyday speech and police jargon, exposing you to a variety of English expressions. The fast-paced dialogue will help you improve your listening comprehension and familiarize you with different tones and inflections. The emotional intensity of the movie also makes the language more memorable and engaging, which can be beneficial for learning. "Speed" is a great movie for English learners because it’s entertaining and full of action, making it easy to stay engaged. The clear and varied dialogue helps learners pick up common English phrases and understand how they’re used in different situations. Since the movie is about a crisis, characters speak clearly and directly, which is helpful for understanding pronunciation and intonation. Plus, watching movies with subtitles is a fun and effective way to improve vocabulary, listening skills, and overall comprehension. You’ll learn naturally by following along with an exciting story.

Words from Speed

Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in Speed:

screw: a spiral piece of metal used to fasten things together by being turned and pressed
wiring: the system of wires carrying electricity in a building or machine
congratulation: expressing praise or admiration for someone's achievement
elevator: a machine used to lift people or things to various levels in a tall building
bomber: a person or plane that uses bombs
brake: a device or pedal used to slow down or stop a vehicle
basement: a room or rooms in a building that are below ground level
hatch: a door or opening in a floor or ceiling
volunteer: a person who does a job for no money
lobby: a large meeting and waiting area near the entrance of a public building
affirm: to state clearly or publicly that something is true and you support it
folk: traditional to the people of a country or community, especially those in the countryside
outta: used for writing the way ‘out of’ is sometimes said in casual speech
gentleman: a polite and educated man with good manners who always behaves well
malfunction: to fail to work or operate correctly