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This English lesson explores a conversation between Sherlock Holmes and Irene Adler when they first meet.  It explains several advanced vocabulary items and collocations for intermediate and advanced learners. These provide great opportunities for learning descriptive words, common phrases, idioms, and an informal, playful way to talking. The scene from Sherlock [season 2, episode 1] is used. Alright, let’s get into it! In today’s lesson, we’re looking at the first meeting between Sherlock Holmes and Irene Adler. This scene is full of clever lines and interesting vocabulary. Let's watch and learn. " catch your name " means someone didn’t hear or remember the name of another person. This is a useful everyday phrase to ask someone for their name when you missed it, like in conversations or introductions. You can imagine being in a noisy place and asking someone to repeat their name because you didn’t " catch " it the first time. ' alias ' is a false name o...

This English conversation lesson combines a mixture of informal, everyday language with some advanced and idiomatic expressions. The mix of dialogue style and humor in this scene from 'Nobody Wants This' is a great material for learning real-life English. In today's lesson: 'gaslighting' — what does it mean? 'made eye contact' — what do you think this phrase means? 'desperately' — why does he say that? Today we learn English with a bunch of characters from Nobody Wants This. First, there's Noah. He was delayed at work and is hurrying to see Joanne. She is waiting for Noah at the street because she wants to see him. Then we have Morgan, her sister, trying to give Joanne a ride home. Lastly, there's Sasha, Noah's older brother, who seems quite eccentric. Let's watch and learn. Learn vocabulary ' get in ' is a phrasal verb that means to enter a space, here, into a car. ' pretend ' means to behave as if something is true w...

In this lesson, we go through a complex conversation about deep relationships and science fiction! You’ll learn some specific professional English vocabulary and common phrases while practicing how to handle a real, practical situation. A scene from The Fall Guy is used. In today's lesson: 'Little bump on the dolly' — what does it mean? 'flung into the deep end' — what do you think this phrase means? 'they shared a moon season' — why does she say that? Today we learn English with stuntman Colt and film director Jody. They are in the middle of shooting a movie scene. Colt is getting ready for his next stunt, where he is going to be set on fire and blown against a wall. Let's watch and learn. Learn vocabulary " cut " is the director's way of saying, 'Stop!' in a film, a command used in filmmaking to stop recording. " thumbs up " means a hand gesture where you raise your thumb to show approval, like saying, 'Good job!...

Want to impress with your English? This lesson will help you learn advanced phrases used by native speakers, helping you feel more confident and fluent in conversations. Perfect for students looking to push their skills to the next level! In today's lesson: 'corkscrew' —  what does it mean? 'going through something' — why does he say that? 'isn't it gross?' — what do you think this phrase means? Today we learn English with Noah and Joanne. They first meet playfully while trying to open a bottle of wine. They joke with each other easily, and it's clear they like each other very quickly. Let's watch and learn. Learn vocabulary ' corkscrew ' is a tool used to open bottles of wine. It has a metal spiral that you twist into the cork and then pull out to open the bottle. Let's look closer at this sentence: Although, uh, are you sure you should be drinking? ' although'  – This word is used to introduce something that is different f...

Looking to improve your English conversation skills? In this video, we analyze a movie scene from 'Challengers' that’s full of useful phrases like “I get it” and idioms like “What’s the angle?”. You’ll learn how to understand and use common English expressions in everyday conversations. Great for English learners wanting to sound more natural! In today's lesson: "what's the angle?". What do you think this phrase means? "beat up on". Why does he say that? "homewrecker". What does it mean? Today, we are going to learn English with the movie 'Challengers'. It's a romantic sports drama that centers around the love triangle between a tennis coach Tashi, her tennis player ex-boyfriend Patrick, and her tennis champion husband Art. We are going to watch the scene where they have a conversation on the day they first met a long time ago. Let's watch and learn. Learn vocabulary " Stanford thing " is an informal shortcut way o...

Analyzing this English conversation can help intermediate level learners to improve their vocabulary, grammar, and general speaking skills. There are some points that we will focus on:  Food-related vocabulary: cheeseburger, fries, crinkle-cut, julienne, gourmet, avant-garde, traditional Descriptive language: intellectual exercise, obsession, suspenseful, ridiculous, starved Phrases and idioms: to send something back, to take the joy out of something, to be kidding yourself, to be a little bigger than one's stomach, to go Figurative language: "Your single purpose on this earth is to serve people food that they might actually like, and you have failed." (metaphor) The use of "that" in "That is a cheeseburger." This demonstrates the use of "that" as a demonstrative pronoun to emphasize the identity of the object. Furthermore, analyzing English conversation can aid you develop your listening competency, cultural understanding, and ability to exp...

This English lesson focuses on real-life language (upper intermediate vocabulary). We'll analyze how characters talk and what motivates them, explore humorous nuances and jokes. You learn some American and British cultural aspects, and practice listening and speaking English. The scene from “Upgraded” is used. Part 1 In today's lesson: “wring out”. — What does it mean? “gave it away”. — Why does he say that? “get points back”. — What do you think this phrase means? Today, we’ll learn English by watching a funny scene from “Upgraded”. Ana, who works as an auction house assistant, is lucky and gets a first class seat on a plane. She meets Will, a rich guy from London. Will thinks Ana is important, a big boss. They talk and have fun, but Ana doesn’t tell him the truth. Let's watch and learn. “ suede ” is a type of leather that has a soft, fuzzy surface. It's often used to make shoes, bags, and jackets because it feels comfortable and looks nice.  In the sentence “ Care ...

This English lesson focuses on real-life language use (upper intermediate vocabulary). We'll explore a conversation between two just married people, analyzing how characters talk and what motivates them. You'll also pick up new words, idioms, and grammar. You learn some American cultural aspects, and practice listening and speaking English. The scene from “The White Lotus” is used. In today's lesson: "disposable garbage". - What do you think this phrase means? "stay in the mix". - Why does she say that? "electric RV". - What does it mean? Today we learn English with Shane, a rich young man, and Rachel, his new wife. Rachel is thinking about a new work assignment, but Shane is upset that she is going to be working on their honeymoon.  Let's watch and learn. " buffet " means a special kind of meal where you can choose your own food. There are lots of different foods on a table, and you can serve yourself, take what you want and put ...

This 6 minutes English lesson offers a good mix of vocabulary, from sophisticated and less common to figurative language and humor. It can be helpful for English learners to understand every nuance of meaning in the spoken English. A conversation scene from "The White Lotus" (s01e01) is used. In today's lesson: "like you mean it". - Why does he say that? "self-disclosure is discouraged". - What does it mean? "vagueness". - What do you think this word means?  Today, we learn English with Armond, the chill hotel boss, and Lani, a new employee who is very nervous on her first day at work. They are waiting for guests. Lani is pregnant and stressed about the job, but Armond is all cool and collected. Let's watch and learn! " big smiles " is a common collocation used to describe happy people, who are smiling very widely, showing happiness or excitement. " you mean it ?" is a common English expression used to show surprise or...

This 7 minutes lesson offers a good mix of vocabulary, from casual to formal, and from everyday language to more specific terms. It can be helpful for English learners to understand every nuance in the spoken English. A conversation scene from 'No Hard Feelings' is used. In today's lesson: "court order for asset seizure". - What does it mean? "radio silence". - Why does he say that? "closure". - What do you think this word means? Today, we learn English with a tow truck driver, Gary, who comes to Maddie's house to take her car away. Maddie comes out and tries to stop him. Let's watch and learn! " court order " means a legal document that tells someone to do something. In this case, it's a command from a judge. " asset " means something valuable that a person owns, like a car, house, or money. " seizure " means the action of taking something by force or with legal authority. Putting it together: " c...

This 6 minutes lesson offers a good mix of art-related vocabulary and descriptive language, which can be helpful for English learners to understand every nuance in the spoken English. A conversation scene from 'The Idea of You' is used. In today's lesson: "art is subjective". - What does it mean? "untouchable genius in a rarefied space". - What do you think this phrase means? "its honesty incredibly moving". - Why does she say that? Today, we learn English with Solène, an art gallery owner, and Hayes, a 20-year-old pop star. Solène shows Hayes some artwork, which he can buy for his new apartment. Let's watch and learn! " subjective " means based on personal opinions and feelings, rather than facts.  " art is subjective " means everyone's got their own opinion about it. What one person loves, another might hate. Solène says that it's all about you – your personal feelings, experiences, and what you think it means....

This lesson helps you understand informal English, idioms, and humor. We can use such language with friends, family, or in everyday conversations. It's okay to use contractions, shorter sentences, and even some slang words (depending on the situation). A conversation scene from 'Anyone But You' is used. In today's lesson: "just two girls talking". - What does it mean? "deeper than I thought". - Why does he say that? "don't give me that". - What do you think this phrase means? Today, we learn English with two friends, Ben and Peter. They talk about Ben's romantic relationship with his girlfriends. Their language is informal, with slang, idioms, and short sentences. This kind of language would only be suitable for close friends. Let's watch and learn! ' come on ' - this is an informal way of saying "be reasonable" or "stop that". It's used to say that you do not believe someone or that you disagree ...

The conversation used in this lesson is full of natural, everyday English with a mix of formal and informal language. We'll break down some vocabulary and syntax points, explain the meaning and usage of common phrases. The lesson will help improve your English communication skills. (A scene from 'Anyone But You' is used.) In today's lesson: "that is so lame". - Why does he say that? "Are they buying it?". - What does it mean? "bloody good". - What do you think this phrase means? Today, we learn English with a young woman, Bea, and her friend, Ben. They go on a boat party at night, and act as if they are in love, to show all the other guests their romantic relationship. Let's watch and learn! " help yourself " means you can take something without asking. It's like saying, "take what you want". " Titanic me " means that Bea wants to act out a famous scene from the movie Titanic. It's like trying to pr...

This 7 minutes English lesson offers a good mix of everyday vocabulary and legal language, which can be helpful for English learners to understand every nuance in the real English language. A conversation scene from 'Anyone But You' is used. In today's lesson: "I will see you on the other side". - Why does she say that? "for customers only". - What does it mean? "grilled cheese night". - What is it? Today we learn English with a young woman, Bea, who enters a coffee shop and asks the barista if she can use the bathroom. Let's watch and learn! The phrase " for customers only " means that something is just for people who buy something at the store or shop. In this scene, the barista does not use the phrasal verb " pay up " how it's usually used. Typically, "pay up" means to give money that you owe. But here, the barista is using a shorter way of saying, "you need to pay before you can get something"...

This lesson uses a conversation between Enola Holmes and her brothers Mycroft and Sherlock to help you learn important English vocabulary, grammar structures, and improve your listening comprehension. Today we learn English with Enola Holmes. She has arrived at the train station to pick up her brothers, Mycroft and Sherlock. As you watch their conversation, pay attention to vocabulary and grammar they use. Let's see how the words " have not seen " work in this sentence, "they haven't seen me in quite some time". " have not seen " is in the present perfect tense. We use the present perfect simple with action verbs to emphasize the completion of an event in the recent past. In the clip, it emphasizes that it has been a long time since Enola was last seen by her brothers. " quite some time " is an idiomatic expression that means it's been a long time since something happened, but we don't know exactly how long. " in such a mess...

Master English with House of the Dragon!  This English conversation scene will help you to learn some intermediate and advanced words and phrases. No need for dragons, just a desire to speak English with confidence! Hello everyone, and welcome back to our English lesson with House of the Dragon. We are now in Dragonstone, where Rhaenyra is in mourning her son Lucerys. Daemon seeks immediate revenge at King’s Landing, but Rhaenys hold him back. Let's watch the conversation. Now, we'll look closer at this conversation and learn new words and phrases. " command " means a clear order or instruction given by someone in charge. The queen Rhaenyra is supposed to give commands and tell Daemon what to do. " absent " means that someone is not where they are expected to be. The queen is supposed to be here, but she's not. She's absent. " bending knees " is an idiom that means showing respect and submitting to someone of higher authority, like a king o...

Hello everyone and welcome to your English lesson with House of the Dragon (season 2). Today, I have decided to change how the lesson goes. I don't pick a particular scene from the series. Instead, I made an overview of the whole first episode, and explained some difficult vocabulary in it. Perhaps, this lesson may contain a spoiler, but I tried to avoid this. I only want to help English learners start watching TV series in English confidently.  Let's watch and learn. The first episode begins with Jacaerys, Rhaenyra’s son, flies north of Winterfell to make an alliance with Cregan Stark at the Wall.  Let's watch this conversation. Now, we'll look closer at this clip and learn new words and phrases. ' sooner ' here means 'rather than', emphasizes that Torrhen Stark would rather die than bend his knee. Let's see how the words " would have " work in this sentence, 'Torrhen Stark would've sooner died than bent the knee'. ' would ...

What does "The Whole Pitch Blows" Mean? What is 'pitch', and what is 'blow'? Welcome to our English lesson with The Boys. We'll be looking at idiom, phrasal verb, figurative language, and advanced vocabulary. Let's watch and learn.  In the scene, two creators present their ideas for an advertising campaign. So, they make a pitch for the job. In this situation, 'pitch' means a presentation or proposal.  Now, let's learn the meaning and usage of other words and expressions in this clip. " small-town kid " means someone who grew up in a small town or village, a place that's not a big city. " on the surface " means looking at something from the outside or in a very basic way, without going deeper. Imagine you are meeting someone new. On the surface, you might only see their clothes and how they smile. You don't know their personality or what they're really like yet. ' all-American boy ' describes someone ...

Ever wonder what goes on in a superhero's mind?  This English lesson with "The Boys" features a conversation between Homelander, a powerful but troubled hero, and Sister Sage, a mysterious advisor. As always, we'll be exploring advanced vocabulary and grammar. This lesson is perfect for intermediate and advanced English learners who want to improve their understanding of nuanced conversations and uncover hidden meanings. Video lesson Hello everyone, and welcome to the English lesson with 'The Boys'. Have you ever wondered what goes on in a superhero's head? We'll be looking at idiom, phrasal verb, figurative language, and advanced vocabulary. Let's watch and learn. Learn vocabulary and grammar ' breathe a word ' is an idiom that means to tell a secret. It's a way of saying that you want to keep the information private. Here are a few even simpler ways to say it: "don't tell anyone", "keep it a secret", or "k...

In this lesson, we will practice English conversation skills using a movie scene from the Bridgerton series. Watch as Penelope and Colin navigate a playful interaction, offering great examples of how to give compliments and be direct in conversation. You'll learn important vocabulary, grammar, and expressions to help you understand and use English more naturally. Move on Learn new words and expressions Hello everyone, and welcome to the English lesson with the Bridgerton  series . New words for today are: pretend, flirt, imaginary, dashing, suitor, refreshments, and many others. Let's watch and learn. " pretend " means to act like something is true when it is not. For example, if you pretend to be a doctor, you act like you are a doctor even though you are not. " flirt " means to show someone that you like them in a playful or romantic way. Penelope asks Colin if she should say nice things about a certain man or show interest in him. " imaginary " ...