Learn english with Brother Bear

When an impulsive boy named Kenai is magically transformed into a bear, he must literally walk in another's footsteps until he learns some valuable life lessons. His courageous and often zany journey introduces him to a forest full of wildlife, including the lovable bear cub Koda, hilarious moose Rutt and Tuke, woolly mammoths and rambunctious rams.

Why learn english with Brother Bear?

"Brother Bear" tells the story of Kenai, a young man who is transformed into a bear after a tragic accident. He learns to see the world from a different perspective and forms an unlikely friendship with a young cub named Koda. The movie follows their journey to a special place where the lights touch the earth, where Kenai hopes to become human again. Along the way, they encounter other animals, face dangers, and learn about love, forgiveness, and the importance of family. Learners can pick up vocabulary related to nature (mountains, glacier, salmon), animals (bear, mammoth, caribou) and emotions (love, anger, fear). They will also hear many common expressions like "knock it off," "get down," and "what's up?" The movie explores themes of family, responsibility, and respect for nature. It displays a range of emotions, from anger and grief to joy and love, expressed through both dialogue and music. The language used is relatively straightforward, with a mix of everyday conversations and some more poetic language, particularly in the songs. This makes it a good choice for learners to observe how English is used to convey different feelings and ideas. The songs themselves provide an opportunity to practice listening comprehension and pronunciation. Watching "Brother Bear" can be a fun and engaging way to improve your English. The visuals help with understanding the story, even if you don't catch every word. You can practice listening to different accents and learn new vocabulary in a natural context. Repeating phrases and singing along with the songs can also help with pronunciation and fluency. Because the story is emotionally rich, it can help you connect with the language on a deeper level, making learning more memorable.

Words from Brother Bear

Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in Brother Bear:

mammoth: extremely large
roam: to walk or travel around an area without a specific goal or direction
shaman: a person believed to be able to communicate with spirits and heal people from illnesses
desperately: very much or extremely, especially in difficult situations
caribou: a North American reindeer
manhood: the state of being an adult male
totem: a symbol of a particular quality or idea, often represented by an object or animal
ken: to know or understand
wilderness: a natural environment with few people living there, often undeveloped and difficult to get to
wisdom: the ability to make sensible decisions and give advice based on experience
sabre: a sword with a curved or thin blade, used for fighting or fencing
tiger: a large wild cat with orange fur and black stripes
greatness: being very good at something and admired by others for it
nana: a grandmother
sweetheart: used for speaking to a kind person or someone you love