Learn English with Casper
Learn English with Casper
Casper is a kind young ghost who peacefully haunts a mansion in Maine. When specialist James Harvey arrives to communicate with Casper and his fellow spirits, he brings along his teenage daughter, Kat. Casper quickly falls in love with Kat, but their budding relationship is complicated not only by his transparent state, but also by his troublemaking apparition uncles and their mischievous antics.
Why learn English with Casper?
"Casper" is a heartwarming story about a friendly ghost who just wants a friend. When a ghost therapist and his daughter move into Whipstaff Manor, Casper befriends the daughter, Kat. The movie follows their adventures as they deal with Casper's mischievous uncles, a greedy woman wanting treasure, and Casper's desire to be alive again. You'll learn vocabulary related to ghosts like "specter," "haunted," and "poltergeist." You'll also encounter words related to houses, emotions, and family relationships. For example, you'll hear words like "manor," "condemned," "treasure," "friendship," and "lonely." The movie explores themes of friendship, family, and dealing with loss. It shows a range of emotions from sadness and loneliness to joy and excitement. The language used is mostly everyday conversational English, which is great for learners. You'll hear different accents and speaking styles, helping you get used to the variety in English pronunciation. The dialogue is often humorous and engaging, making it fun to listen to and learn from. There are also some more complex words used in the context of the ghost therapist's work, which can expand your vocabulary further. Learning English with "Casper" can be very helpful. The clear pronunciation and engaging story make it easy to follow along. Because the movie deals with universal themes, it’s easy to understand the emotions even if you miss a few words. You can practice your listening comprehension by watching with and without subtitles. You can also try repeating phrases and lines to improve your pronunciation. The movie's humor and emotional depth will make learning English a more enjoyable experience.
Words from Casper
Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in Casper:
- wuss: a person who is not brave or strong
- shut: to close something, or for something to become closed
- dolphin: a smart and friendly sea mammal that looks like a large fish with a pointed mouth
- foundation: an organization set up to give money for a particular purpose, often for scientific research or charity
- wasp: a stinging black and yellow flying insect
- salvation: protection from harm or danger, especially spiritual rescue from evil
- dyslexic: a person with dyslexia or something related to it
- livestock: the animals kept on a farm, like cows and sheep
- bereaved: sad and lonely because a relative or close friend has died
- gaping: a large hole or opening
- void: a large hole or empty space
- wonder: to think about something and try to understand what is true, what might happen, or what to do
- bobcat: a wild cat found in North America
- owl: a bird of prey that hunts at night and has large round eyes; traditionally considered to be wise
- manor: a big house in the countryside with land
English words in a year
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