Learn English with Prison Break

Due to a political conspiracy, an innocent man is sent to death row and his only hope is his brother, who makes it his mission to deliberately get himself sent to the same prison in order to break the both of them out, from the inside out.

Why learn English with Prison Break?

"Prison Break" is a thrilling story about a man who goes to prison to break out his wrongly convicted brother. The show is full of exciting moments, clever plans, and unexpected twists. While watching, you'll learn words related to law, crime, and prison life like "incarcerated," "parole," "warden," and "cellmate." You'll also hear lots of informal language and slang used by the prisoners, which can help you understand different ways English is spoken. The story is complex, so you'll practice following along with detailed conversations and fast-paced dialogue. This show explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the fight for justice. You'll see characters experiencing a wide range of emotions, from fear and anger to hope and love. The characters express these feelings through both spoken words and body language, giving you a great opportunity to understand how emotions are communicated in English. You'll also notice how the language changes depending on who is talking. For example, the prisoners speak differently from the guards or lawyers. Paying attention to these differences can help you learn how to use appropriate language in various situations. "Prison Break" is a captivating series that can make learning English more enjoyable. The exciting plot will keep you motivated to follow along, and the diverse language used will expose you to many different English accents and vocabulary. Because the show is so engaging, you'll naturally improve your listening comprehension and vocabulary without even realizing you're studying. It's a fun and effective way to immerse yourself in the English language and learn about American culture.

Words from Prison Break

Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in Prison Break:

vault: a room with very thick door, used to keep valuable things safe, especially in a bank
lunchtime: the time near midday when people typically eat their lunch
burger: a fried meat or food that is round and flat, often served in a bread roll
rarely: does not happen very often
robbery: taking money or goods from someone, often with threats or violence, especially from a bank or store
plea: a serious and urgent request for help or action
recess: a short break in the day from a usual activity, often lessons or a meeting
heed: to give careful attention to somebody's advice or warning
retire: to stop working, usually because of old age or health problems
uncle: a brother of one's parent or the husband of one's aunt or uncle
nephew: the son of your sibling or your spouse's sibling
lob: to throw or hit a ball high in a curved path, often over an opponent
grenade: a small bomb thrown by hand or shot from a gun
incline: to slope or lean in a certain direction
probation: a period of time where a person's behaviour or work is looked at and evaluated to assess their suitability, as when a person is convicted of a crime but allowed out of prison