Learn english with Halloween

Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween Night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill again.

Why learn english with Halloween?

"Halloween" is a scary movie about a man named Michael Myers who escapes from a mental hospital and returns to his hometown on Halloween night. He stalks and attacks a group of teenagers, including Laurie Strode. The movie follows Laurie as she tries to survive the night. By watching this movie, English learners can pick up everyday conversations between friends and family, as well as learn vocabulary related to Halloween, like "trick-or-treat," "Jack-o'-lantern," "boogeyman," and "haunted house." You'll also hear words related to fear and suspense, like "scared," "terrified," and "help!" The movie is full of suspense and fear, so it's a good way to learn how English speakers express these emotions. The language used is mostly informal, everyday English, which is useful for learners to understand. You'll hear conversations about school, friends, and family life. The movie also uses simple sentence structures, making it easier to follow the dialogue. You'll experience a range of tones, from casual teenage banter to panicked screams. Watching "Halloween" can be helpful for English learners because it exposes them to common American culture and traditions, specifically Halloween. It can also help learners improve their listening comprehension skills and learn new vocabulary. Since the movie has a clear narrative, it can be easier to follow than movies with complex plots. The intense emotions displayed by the characters can also help learners connect with the story and better remember the language used in those situations.

Words from Halloween

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

goblin: (in stories) a small, ugly creature that likes to cause trouble or trick people
broomstick: a brush with a long handle and thin, small twigs at the end
pumpkin: a large, round vegetable with a hard orange skin and flesh that is orange or yellow in colour
witch: a woman who is thought to have magic powers, usually evil
roast: to cook food, especially meat, in an oven or over a fire without added liquid
halloween: the night of 31st October when children dress as ghosts or other creatures
someplace: a place that you do not know
upstairs: on or going towards a higher floor of a building
driveway: a hard path or private road leading from the street to a house
rave: a large party with electronic music and dancing, sometimes involving illegal drugs
underestimate: to think that something is smaller or easier, or less important than it is
compassion: a strong feeling of sympathy and a desire to help those who are suffering
overwhelming: too powerful to be resisted or reacted to effectively
barely: by the smallest amount or with great difficulty
hardy: able to survive difficult conditions, especially cold weather