Learn English with Bolt

Bolt is the star of the biggest show in Hollywood. The only problem is, he thinks it's real. After he's accidentally shipped to New York City and separated from Penny, his beloved co-star and owner, Bolt must harness all his "super powers" to find a way home.

Why learn English with Bolt?

"Bolt" is a fun movie about a dog named Bolt who believes he has superpowers because he stars in a TV show. He gets lost and goes on a cross-country adventure to find his owner, Penny. Along the way, he meets a street-smart cat named Mittens and a hamster named Rhino who is a big fan of Bolt's show. Learners can pick up words related to travel, animals, and emotions. For example, you'll hear words like "airport," "superpowers," "adventure," "scared," "friendship," and "hero." The movie also uses common phrases like "good boy," "let's go," and "I don't understand," which are useful for everyday conversation. This movie explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and discovering who you truly are. You will experience a range of emotions with the characters, from excitement and fear to sadness and joy. The language used in "Bolt" is a good mix of simple and more complex sentences. There's plenty of dialogue between the characters, which helps learners hear natural English conversations. The movie also has some humorous parts, which can make learning more enjoyable. Pay attention to how the characters express their feelings; this can help you understand and use English to talk about emotions. Watching "Bolt" can be a great way to improve your English listening and comprehension skills. Because it's an animated movie, the story is easy to follow visually, even if you don't catch every word. You can also learn about American culture and humor. The movie's clear pronunciation and engaging storyline make it a good choice for English language learners of different levels. Try watching with subtitles at first, and then try again without them to challenge your listening. You can also look up new words and phrases afterward to build your vocabulary.

Words from Bolt

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

slobbery: unpleasantly wet and filled with saliva (the liquid made in your mouth)
daddy: often used by young children as a name for their father
nicely: in a way that is attractive, acceptable or kind
spill: to accidentally make a liquid fall out of its container
gut: the long tube in the body that processes food after it leaves the stomach
irk: to annoy someone
communicative: willing to talk to and share information with others, especially in a foreign language
gorgeous: very beautiful, attractive or pleasant
zoom: to move very fast
fetch: to go another place and bring someone or something back
puppy: a young dog
buddy: a casual word for a friend
accomplish: to succeed in doing or completing a task
keeper: a person responsible for taking care of a building and its contents
boom: a sudden increase in activity and success, or a period of rapid growth