Learn English with Mortal Engines
Learn English with Mortal Engines
Many thousands of years in the future, Earth’s cities roam the globe on huge wheels, devouring each other in a struggle for ever diminishing resources. On one of these massive traction cities, the old London, Tom Natsworthy has an unexpected encounter with a mysterious young woman from the wastelands who will change the course of his life forever.
Why learn English with Mortal Engines?
"Mortal Engines" tells the story of a future where cities move on wheels and hunt smaller towns for resources. Hester Shaw, a young woman seeking revenge, and Tom Natsworthy, a Londoner, find themselves thrown together on an adventure. The movie uses exciting words like "predator cities," "tractionism," "Outlands," and "old tech" to describe this unique world. Learners can pick up vocabulary related to technology, survival, and social structures, as well as phrases used in action and adventure situations. The movie explores themes of survival, revenge, social inequality, and the dangers of unchecked ambition. It's full of emotional moments – sadness, anger, fear, and hope – which can help learners understand how different feelings are expressed in English. The dialogue ranges from formal speeches to casual conversations, exposing learners to a variety of language styles. You'll hear different accents, including British and some made-up accents of the future, which can help you get used to the diversity of spoken English. Watching "Mortal Engines" can be a fun and engaging way to improve your English. The exciting plot and visuals can keep you hooked, making the learning process more enjoyable. Paying attention to the dialogue and vocabulary can expand your word bank and improve your comprehension. The diverse accents and speaking styles can train your ear to understand different ways English is spoken. Plus, discussing the movie's themes and characters with other English speakers can be a great way to practice your conversation skills.
Words from Mortal Engines
Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in Mortal Engines:
- humanity: all people
- brink: the moment when a new or different situation is going to start
- extinction: when a species or way of life ceases to exist
- mobilize: to prepare and organize a group or resources for a particular task, especially during war
- settlement: the act of establishing a home in a new place
- anew: when someone does something anew, they do it again from the start or in a new way
- perish: to die or be completely destroyed, especially by being broken or damaged
- arise: to begin happening or existing, sometimes as a result of something
- predator: someone or something that takes advantage of those weaker than themselves
- aye: yes; of course
- mile: a unit of distance equal to 1,760 yards or about 1.6 kilometers
- crank: a bar with a handle, used for turning or moving machines
- auxiliary: a person who gives support to the main group
- throttle: a device controlling fuel flow into a vehicle's engine
- yew: a small tree with dark green leaves and small red berries
English words in a year
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