You’ve studied a long time but still can’t understand everything a native speaker says? That’s because understanding English is not all about grammar and vocabulary; it’s also about cultural references. In this class, we look at famous movie lines used to create an image in a listener’s mind. “Nobody puts Baby in a corner” or “we’re not in Kansas anymore” are familiar expressions to native speakers but usually confuse English learners. Use the Force to overcome this challenge. Then take the quiz:
Next, watch my video about English expressions that come from TV!
And discover more cultural references in my video about expressions from sports:
In this lesson:
0:00 Famous movie quotes
0:51 “If you build it, they will come.“
2:34 “Make him an offer he can’t refuse.“
3:26 “Show me the money!“
4:19 “I love the smell of napalm in the morning...“
5:50 “Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.“
7:08 “Nobody puts Baby in the corner.“
8:42 “You talking to me?“
9:38 Famous quotes from Star Wars
9:57 “Do or do not. There is no try.“
10:23 “Obi-Wan has taught you well.“
10:41 “The Force is strong with this one.“
11:12 “Use the Force, Luke!“
11:25 “The greatest teacher, failure is.“
12:25 “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.“
13:27 Bonus quote
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