Full of drama, expensive sets and actress Helen Mirren doing her best impression of the Queen (and her very posh accent!). Keeping the royal theme, you can learn some seriously refined British English accents in this movie based on the UK Royal Family’s reaction to the death of Princess Diana. Quite conveniently, this film focuses on England’s King George, who had to overcome a speech impediment to deliver a speech to the British people – so it’s not only entertaining but there’s actually a whole pronunciation lesson in there too. If you’re a fan of sci-fi adventures with some romance and post-apocalyptic politics thrown in for good measure, get watching. The Hunger Games (2012)Įasy-to-understand American accent? Check. Fun fact: it’s based on the novel Emma by Jane Austen. With a 90s revival in full swing, the best way to brush up on your retro teen slang is with Clueless, set in a Los Angeles high school and featuring some of the most iconic fashions of the 1993-1996 era. The ending will make you feel all warm and fuzzy. Set in London, it follows a nerdy bookshop owner who falls in love with an American movie star. If you’re not sure whether to learn British or American English, this movie offers both in one perfect romantic comedy package. It also happens to be my favourite film ever. It’s the perfect movie for learning some slightly complicated scientific words in a thoroughly entertaining context. OK, so everyone’s already seen this – and if not, shame on you. Learning a language is much easier when you’re enjoying yourself – and what better way to pass the time than watching movies (with a tub of popcorn in hand, of course)! But do blockbusters use bad English? Are indie movies too complicated and use too many strange words? To help you out, here’s a list of movies I think are the most effective (and entertaining) for helping you learn English.
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