Learn English with Dredd
Learn English with Dredd
In the future, America is a dystopian wasteland. The latest scourge is Ma-Ma, a prostitute-turned-drug pusher with a dangerous new drug and aims to take over the city. The only possibility of stopping her is an elite group of urban police called Judges, who combine the duties of judge, jury and executioner to deliver a brutal brand of swift justice. But even the top-ranking Judge, Dredd, discovers that taking down Ma-Ma isn’t as easy as it seems in this explosive adaptation of the hugely popular comic series.
Why learn English with Dredd?
"Dredd" is an action-packed movie set in a futuristic city with a lot of crime. The story follows Judge Dredd, a police officer with the power to arrest, sentence, and even execute criminals on the spot. He is tasked with assessing a rookie judge, Anderson, and they get trapped in a giant apartment building controlled by a drug lord named Ma-Ma. You'll learn words related to law enforcement like "arrest," "sentence," "perp" (short for perpetrator), "judgement," and "execute." You'll also hear slang and informal language used by the criminals, which is common in many action movies. The movie is full of action and suspense, making it exciting to watch while you learn. The movie explores themes of justice, corruption, and survival. You'll see a range of emotions portrayed, from fear and anger to determination and courage. The language used varies from formal police jargon to the rough slang spoken by gang members. This range of language will expose you to different ways English is used in different situations. Pay attention to how the characters speak – their tone of voice, speed, and word choice – to better understand the nuances of English communication. Watching "Dredd" can be helpful for English learners in several ways. The clear pronunciation of Judge Dredd, combined with the subtitles, makes it easier to follow the dialogue. The intense action scenes keep you engaged and motivated to understand what's happening. By following the story, you'll improve your listening comprehension and vocabulary. The movie's setting in a futuristic city also introduces interesting new words related to technology and society. While the slang used by the criminals might not be appropriate for everyday conversation, understanding it will give you a broader understanding of the English language.
Words from Dredd
Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in Dredd:
- irradiated: treated with light or radiation
- wasteland: a useless piece of land that is difficult to build or grow things on
- cursed: experiencing bad luck caused by magic
- dc: abbreviation for direct current or District of Columbia
- unbroken: continuous and not interrupted
- landscape: a view across an area of land, especially in the country
- ruin: being very badly destroyed, damaged or without value
- mega: extremely large and impressive
- highway: a main public road for travel, especially between cities
- gang: a group of people who regularly spend time together, especially young people or criminals
- chaos: a state of complete disorder
- hall: a passage or large room inside a building, often used for public gatherings or as living space
- justice: the system used by the government to punish people for breaking laws
- executioner: a person whose job is to kill people as a punishment, often a public official
- leisure: free time that is used to enjoy activities
English words in a year
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