Learn English with Sleeping Beauty

Learn English with Sleeping Beauty

Cursed to die by the evil fairy Maleficent when she was a baby, Princess Aurora is sent into hiding under protection from three good fairies. As she grows up far away, Maleficent becomes increasingly determined to seal the princess's fate.

Why learn English with Sleeping Beauty?

"Sleeping Beauty" tells the magical story of Princess Aurora, who is cursed by an evil fairy, Maleficent, to prick her finger and die on her sixteenth birthday. Good fairies try to protect her by hiding her and raising her as a peasant girl named Briar Rose. The movie follows Aurora as she grows up, meets a prince in the forest, and eventually faces the curse. From this movie, you can learn words like "kingdom," "curse," "spinning wheel," "betrothed," and "enchanted," which are often used in fairy tales and fantasy stories. You will also see how simple conversations happen between family and friends. The movie explores themes of good versus evil, love, and the importance of family. You'll see a range of emotions expressed, from joy and excitement to fear and sadness. The language used is clear and easy to follow, with a mix of dialogue and songs. Pay attention to how the characters express their feelings through words and actions. The songs are a fun way to learn new vocabulary and practice pronunciation. The story itself helps you understand sentence structure and common English expressions. Watching "Sleeping Beauty" can be a fun and engaging way to improve your English. The story is captivating, and the visuals are beautiful, making it enjoyable to watch. Because the language is relatively simple, it's a great starting point for learners. You can also practice your listening skills by paying close attention to the dialogue and the songs. You can also pick up new words and phrases to use in your conversations. By following Aurora's journey, you'll be learning English without even realizing it!

Words from Sleeping Beauty

Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in Sleeping Beauty:

  • gleam: to shine softly
  • seldom: does not happen often
  • grant: to give something formally or legally, especially money or permission
  • aurora: a colourful light show in the sky, often near the North or South Pole
  • dawn: the time of day when it starts to get light in the sky
  • sunshine: the light and heat of the sun
  • proclaim: to announce something publicly and officially
  • estate: all the money and property owned by someone, especially after they die
  • homage: something done or said to show respect for someone
  • infant: a baby or very young child
  • princess: a female person who is part of a royal family, especially a daughter of the king or queen
  • joyful: feeling or causing great happiness
  • joyfully: with great happiness or joy
  • replete: very full of or containing a large supply of something
  • anew: when someone does something anew, they do it again from the start or in a new way
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