Learn English with The Wizard of Oz
Learn English with The Wizard of Oz
Young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow brick road to talk with the Wizard and ask for the things they miss most in their lives. The Wicked Witch of the West is the only thing that could stop them.
Why learn English with The Wizard of Oz?
"The Wizard of Oz" is a classic movie about a girl named Dorothy who gets swept away by a tornado from Kansas to the magical Land of Oz. While there, she meets interesting characters like the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion. They journey together to find the Wizard, hoping he can grant their wishes: a brain, a heart, and courage, respectively, while Dorothy simply wants to go home. Along the way, they learn about friendship, bravery, and the importance of home. The movie uses straightforward vocabulary, making it easy to follow, while introducing words like "wicked," "courage," and "journey," which are helpful for expanding your English vocabulary. The movie explores universal themes like friendship, overcoming challenges, and believing in yourself. You'll encounter a range of emotions, from fear and sadness to joy and hope, expressed in clear, simple dialogue. The songs in the movie are catchy and easy to sing along to, which can help with pronunciation and remembering new words. The language is mostly conversational, making it a great way to learn natural English expressions and idioms. For example, you'll hear phrases like "There's no place like home" and "pay no attention to the man behind the curtain," which are common sayings in English. Watching "The Wizard of Oz" can be a fun and engaging way to improve your English skills. The story is captivating, the characters are memorable, and the language is accessible. By following Dorothy's adventure, you'll not only enjoy a classic film, but also enhance your vocabulary, comprehension, and pronunciation. You can also practice speaking by repeating lines from the movie and singing along to the songs. This movie is a fantastic tool for learners who want to improve their English in an enjoyable and memorable way.
Words from The Wizard of Oz
Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in The Wizard of Oz:
- henry: a unit used to measure the ability of an electric circuit to store magnetic energy
- uncle: a brother of one's parent or the husband of one's aunt or uncle
- aunt: a woman who is the sister of one's parent or married to one's parent's sibling
- gulch: a narrow valley with steep sides created by a fast flowing stream
- incubator: a device or place that provides a controlled environment for something or someone weak or young to grow and develop
- chick: a baby bird, especially a chicken
- rake: a garden tool used for gathering leaves or smoothing soil
- nasty: very bad, unpleasant or unkind
- anyway: without considering other things that might be happening
- hog: a pig, especially one kept for its meat
- hunk: a big, strong, and sexually attractive man
- straw: dried stems of grain plants used for various purposes, such as making mats, hats, packing, animal feed, and bedding
- dime: a coin worth ten cents used in the US and Canada
- kid: a child or young person
- heifer: a young female cow that has not had any calves
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