Learn English with Platoon
Learn English with Platoon
As a young and naive recruit in Vietnam, Chris Taylor faces a moral crisis when confronted with the horrors of war and the duality of man.
Why learn English with Platoon?
"Platoon" tells the story of Chris Taylor, a young American soldier who volunteers to fight in the Vietnam War. The movie follows his experiences in the jungle, the battles he faces, and the difficult choices he has to make. By watching "Platoon," you can learn vocabulary related to war and military life, such as "ambush," "perimeter," "foxhole," and "platoon." You'll also hear lots of informal language used by soldiers, which can help you understand everyday English conversations. The movie explores powerful themes like war, morality, and the psychological impact of combat. You'll see a range of emotions, from fear and anger to camaraderie and sadness. The language used in "Platoon" includes both formal military terms and casual slang, giving you a well-rounded exposure to different English speaking styles. Paying attention to the dialogue can help you understand how tone and word choice reflect the characters' feelings. "Platoon" is a useful movie for English learners because it offers a realistic portrayal of American culture during the Vietnam War era. The dialogues provide authentic examples of spoken English in a specific context. By listening carefully to the conversations, you can improve your listening comprehension and expand your vocabulary. While some of the language may be challenging, the engaging storyline and emotional depth of the movie can motivate you to continue learning.
Words from Platoon
Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in Platoon:
- dick: an offensive word for somebody that you do not like or think is stupid, especially a man
- dip: to put something into liquid briefly and take it out again
- dude: a casual way to refer to a man
- sin: to break a religious or moral law
- buddy: a casual word for a friend
- infantry: soldiers who fight on foot
- cambodian: a person from Cambodia
- slack: loose, or not pulled tight
- eagle: a large bird of prey with excellent vision and a sharp, curved beak
- rep: a short form of the word representative, reputation or repetition (repeating something)
- flank: the side of something, often an army during battle, a mountain or an animal
- yo: used by young people to say hello
- compass: a tool for finding direction, with a needle that points north
- actual: real or true; used to emphasize the most important part of something
- advise: to tell someone what you think they should do or give helpful information on a subject you know well
English words in a year
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