Learn English with The Princess Bride

In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.

Why learn English with The Princess Bride?

"The Princess Bride" is a fun adventure story about true love, bravery, and friendship. A grandfather reads the story to his grandson, who is sick in bed. The story follows a beautiful princess named Buttercup and a farm boy named Westley. Buttercup and Westley fall in love, but Westley must go away to seek his fortune. Buttercup believes Westley is dead and agrees to marry the evil Prince Humperdinck. But Westley isn’t dead! He returns as the Dread Pirate Roberts to save her. The movie has lots of exciting parts, like sword fights, escapes from the Fire Swamp, and a battle of wits. You can learn words like "inconceivable," "as you wish," and "true love." You'll also hear lots of dialogue, which is good for practicing your listening skills. The movie has many different emotions like love, sadness, anger, and humor. The characters use a variety of language, from simple conversations to more complex speeches. This range of language will expose you to different ways English is used. You can learn how people express their feelings in English, and you'll hear different accents. The story is told in a simple way, making it easy to follow, even if you are still learning English. "The Princess Bride" is a great movie for English learners because it's entertaining and easy to understand. The story is timeless and the characters are memorable. Because the grandfather is reading a story, there is a narrator who helps guide you through the plot. You'll enjoy watching the movie while you improve your English vocabulary, listening, and comprehension. The movie is also a good way to learn about different cultures and values, like courage, loyalty, and the importance of never giving up.

Words from The Princess Bride

Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in The Princess Bride:

grandfather: the father of your mother or father
pinch: to squeeze someone's skin between your thumb and finger, usually to hurt them
sickie: pretending to be ill to avoid going to work or school
pal: a casual word for a friend
torture: causing severe mental or physical pain, often to punish them or force them to act or speak
revenge: something you do to make someone suffer because they made you suffer
monster: (in stories) a large, ugly and frightening creature
awake: not asleep, often just before or after sleeping
overwhelming: too powerful to be resisted or reacted to effectively
princess: a female person who is part of a royal family, especially a daughter of the king or queen
bride: a woman who is about to get married or who has recently gotten married
florin: an old British coin worth 10 pence
pastime: an activity you enjoy doing in your free time
torment: causing extreme physical or mental suffering, or annoying someone in a cruel way
saddle: a seat for a rider on the back of an animal, typically leather for horses and other shapes and materials for bicycles or motorcycles