Dubbed English vs original version in recent releases
Dubbing tells the story, the original version teaches the language. Here is what changes between the two and how to use recent releases to learn English.
English in recent period films: how old language is adapted
Why period films sound archaic yet remain understandable, which formal phrases are still worth learning, and how to use these films to train your listening.
English in animated films: why they are ideal for learning
Clear dialogue, visual context and useful everyday vocabulary make animated films an easy way in. Here is a three-viewing method to get real results.
English in family films: a practical way to improve your level
Everyday phrases, emotional expressions and clear speech make family films a practical way in. Here is a three-viewing method that actually works.
English in modern comedies: real phrases native speakers use
No way, I'm in, that makes sense: five expressions native speakers really use, with examples, the right context for each and how to practise them.
The English of today’s action films: how the heroes speak
Action films are full of short commands, contractions and reduced sounds. Here is how the heroes actually speak and how to turn that into better listening.
Epic language in The Odyssey: how English sounds in classic stories
The English of epic storytelling has its own vocabulary, verbs and rhythm. Here is what to listen for and how to carry it into formal writing.
The English of The Devil Wears Prada 2: fashion and business vocabulary
Runway, fitting, deadline, feedback: the vocabulary and office phrases behind the film, and how to work them into your professional English.
Words and expressions you will learn from world cinema
World cinema is a rich source of real, spoken language. Discover which expressions you can pick up from films and how to use them in everyday situations.
How to understand fast English in films without subtitles
Understanding films in English without subtitles is possible with the right approach. Learn how to train your ear and improve your listening step by step.