HOLLYWOOD ENGLISH - English Conversation Through Movies
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Are you ready to improve your English conversation skills through idioms, natural speaking patterns and the ability to discuss issues? Are you ready to learn authentic language in a meaningful context? Then you're ready to meet 4 very different characters from very different backgrounds who speak the English that's spoken in the real world. Don't miss this 4 week conversation course based on 4 conversations from very well-known movies. "Star Wars" "Lost in Translation" "School of Rock" "Invictus" - Learn dozens of varied and commonly-used idioms and collocations - Learn the speaking patterns of English speakers from the United States, the United Kingdom and South Africa. - Learn how to discuss human and global issues (informal business, indecision, standing up to authority, inspiring social change) Get ready for Hollywood English with StoryPaul
Transcript of HOLLYWOOD ENGLISH - English Conversation Through Movies
HOLLYWOOD ENGLISHEnglish Conversation Through Movies
to improve yourconversation
HOLLYWOOD ENGLISHEnglish Conversation Through Movies
through idioms
HOLLYWOOD ENGLISHEnglish Conversation Through Movies
naturalspeaking patterns
HOLLYWOOD ENGLISHEnglish Conversation Through Movies
and the abilityto discuss issues
HOLLYWOOD ENGLISHEnglish Conversation Through Movies
HOLLYWOOD ENGLISHEnglish Conversation Through Movies
to learn
HOLLYWOOD ENGLISHEnglish Conversation Through Movies
authentic language
HOLLYWOOD ENGLISHEnglish Conversation Through Movies
in a meaningful context
HOLLYWOOD ENGLISHEnglish Conversation Through Movies
HOLLYWOOD ENGLISHEnglish Conversation Through Movies
to learn English from…
HOLLYWOOD ENGLISHEnglish Conversation Through Movies
Han
“This could really
save my neck!”
A space adventurer in need of money who makes a deal with two strangers on-the-run that need a ride to another planet.
HOLLYWOOD ENGLISHEnglish Conversation Through Movies
WEEK 1Star Negotiator
Learn• key negotiation
idioms• informal business
speaking patterns• the ability to talk
about the showing off in negotiations and other situations
HOLLYWOOD ENGLISHEnglish Conversation Through Movies
WEEK 1Star Negotiator
Charlotte
“Does it get easier?”
A young American wandering through Tokyo who’s not sure what to do with her life and seeks advice from a veteran actor.
HOLLYWOOD ENGLISHEnglish Conversation Through Movies
WEEK 2Figuring Out Life
HOLLYWOOD ENGLISHEnglish Conversation Through Movies
WEEK 2Figuring Out Life
Learn• key life and
relationship idioms• speaking patterns
of people discussing personal matters
• the ability to talk about life choices
Dewey
“Stick it to The Man!”
A guitar-playing substitute teacher who teaches kids from an elite private school an alternative lesson about the world.
HOLLYWOOD ENGLISHEnglish Conversation Through Movies
WEEK 3Breaking the Rules
HOLLYWOOD ENGLISHEnglish Conversation Through Movies
WEEK 3Breaking the Rules
Learn• key idioms about
world problems• formal vs informal
speaking patterns• the ability to talk
about defying authority
Nelson
“How do we inspire everyone
around us?”
The newly-elected president of a nation torn by racism and segregation who must inspire all citizens to unite and build a better country.
HOLLYWOOD ENGLISHEnglish Conversation Through Movies
WEEK 4Inspiration
HOLLYWOOD ENGLISHEnglish Conversation Through Movies
WEEK 4Inspiration
Learn• key idioms about
leadership• formal and
diplomatic speaking patterns
• the ability to talk about tolerance, peace and reconciliation
featuringscenes from…
HOLLYWOOD ENGLISHEnglish Conversation Through Movies
Star Wars(1977)
Written & Directed byGeorge Lucas
HOLLYWOOD ENGLISHEnglish Conversation Through Movies
Lost in Translation(2003)
Written & Directed bySofia Coppola
HOLLYWOOD ENGLISHEnglish Conversation Through Movies
School of Rock(2003)
Written byMike White
Directed byRichard Linklater
HOLLYWOOD ENGLISHEnglish Conversation Through Movies
Invictus(2009)
Written byAnthony Peckham
Directed byClint Eastwood
HOLLYWOOD ENGLISHEnglish Conversation Through Movies
