Learn English with Chernobyl

The true story of one of the worst man-made catastrophes in history: the catastrophic nuclear accident at Chernobyl. A tale of the brave men and women who sacrificed to save Europe from unimaginable disaster.

Why learn English with Chernobyl?

"Chernobyl" tells the true story of a terrible accident at a nuclear power plant in the Soviet Union. The show follows the people who tried to stop the disaster and the lies told by the government to hide the truth. By watching, you can learn about this important historical event and pick up new vocabulary related to science, like "radiation," "core," and "graphite," as well as government terms like "commission" and "bureaucrat." You'll also see how ordinary people faced extraordinary challenges. This show is full of strong emotions like fear, courage, and anger. The language used ranges from technical discussions to everyday conversations, giving you a good mix of English styles. You'll hear characters argue, explain complex ideas, and comfort each other, all of which can help you understand different ways to use English. Paying attention to the dialogue will expose you to a variety of sentence structures and vocabulary. "Chernobyl" is a great way to improve your English because it's a gripping story that keeps you interested. This makes learning feel less like work. The clear pronunciation of the actors makes it easier to follow along. Because the show deals with a serious topic, it can also help you discuss important issues in English, broadening your ability to talk about complex real-world events.

Words from Chernobyl

Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in Chernobyl:

abandon: to leave a place, thing, or person, often without returning or finishing something
arrogant: acting in a proud and unpleasant manner, with little regard for others
doubly: more than usual; in two ways, or for two reasons
mismanagement: poor handling of a problem or situation
sane: being mentally healthy and not having mental illness
chernobyl: a city in Ukraine where a nuclear power plant exploded in 1986, causing a major disaster
madness: foolish behaviour that is dangerous or harmful
comrade: a friend, colleague, or fellow member of a political group, especially during times of conflict or hardship
turbine: a machine that uses fast-moving liquids or gases to create continuous turning power with a set of vanes attached to a wheel or rotor
moron: a rude way to refer to someone who is not very smart
priority: something that is more important than other things and that should be done first
reactor: a large structure used to generate nuclear power
disengage: to become free or separate from something else
clutch: holding someone or something tightly
console: a flat surface containing controls and switches for a machine or electronic equipment