Each film is filled with themes of adventure, friendship and growth.
Through real dialogue and emotional expression ,
Children are able to learn and use English naturally.
Watching movies is not only entertainment ,
It’s an interesting and rewarding learning experience !
The teacher has sorted out 12 English movies for everyone according to age groups .
Follow this list to watch during the summer vacation.
Your vocabulary , pronunciation and English expression skills must have improved!
Suitable for 3-5 years old
Toy Story
The traditional cowboy doll "Woody" is the favorite toy of the boy Andy, but the arrival of the popular toy "Buzz Lightyear" makes Woody fall out of favor. In order to drive Buzz Lightyear away, Woody is spurned by other toys. Later, he and Buzz Lightyear accidentally fall into a fatal crisis, and the adventure of the two enemies begins.
Vocabulary: daily life and toys related vocabulary.
Grammar: simple present and past tense .
Sentence patterns: basic dialogues and short sentences , suitable for beginners.
Finding Nemo
The story tells the adventures of Marlin, an overprotective father fish, and his clown fish son Nemo. The grown-up Nemo swam into the open sea due to a conflict with his classmates, was captured by divers and brought to a dentist's clinic in Sydney. The desperate father Marlin embarked on an adventure across the entire ocean to find his son.
Vocabulary: Marine life and adventure- related vocabulary.
Grammar: Present tense and simple past tense .
Sentence patterns: simple conversations and emotional expressions , suitable for improving basic listening skills.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
The evil-minded Grinch couldn't stand the town's people celebrating Christmas so much that he decided to disguise himself and sneak into the town's celebrations, taking the opportunity to sabotage and steal the Christmas from Hujia Town. Unexpectedly, a little girl's generosity made him change his mind.
Vocabulary: Holiday and emotional vocabulary.
Grammar: Simple past tense and descriptive language .
Sentence patterns: repeated sentence structures that aid memory and comprehension.
Suitable for 6-8 years old
Frozen
The movie tells the story of Princess Elsa, whose kingdom falls into eternal winter due to uncontrollable ice and snow magic. After she escapes, her sister Anna and new friends Kristoff and Olaf embark on an adventure to find Elsa and save the kingdom. In the end, the sisters use love to dissolve the ice and snow magic and restore the warm kingdom.
Vocabulary: Natural scenery and emotion vocabulary.
Grammar: Frequent use of present and past tenses .
Sentence patterns: Rich dialogues and song lyrics , suitable for listening and speaking practice.
The Incredibles
The story of a superhero family who, after years in hiding, come back to fight evil. Bob Paar (Mr. Incredible) and his wife Helen (Elastigirl) take on a new super villain, Sinderom, with their children, to save the world and re-embrace their heroic identities.
Vocabulary: Action and family life vocabulary.
Grammar: action description and dialogue sentences .
Sentence patterns: dynamic dialogue and narrative , suitable for intermediate learners.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
This film tells the story of a poor boy named Charlie who wins a chance to visit a mysterious chocolate factory. In the factory, Charlie and four other children experience a fantasy adventure, and each child encounters a different fate due to his shortcomings. In the end, Charlie wins the right to inherit the chocolate factory because of his kindness and innocence.
Vocabulary: Food and factory related vocabulary.
Grammar: Descriptive language and conversation .
Sentence patterns: Rich in adjectives and verbs , suitable for expanding vocabulary .
Suitable for 9-11 years old
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
The film tells the story of an orphan, Harry Potter, who discovers that he is a wizard at the age of 11 and is invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he makes friends with Hermione and Ron, learns magic, uncovers his own life experience, and fights against the conspiracy of the dark wizard Voldemort.
Vocabulary: Magic and school life vocabulary.
Grammar: complex sentence structures and multiple tenses .
Sentence patterns: dialogue and narration , suitable for intermediate and advanced learners.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Jack discovers the secret behind his grandfather's mysterious death, and then follows clues to find a shelter for children with special abilities. There, he meets children with different abilities, and together they fight against evil forces to protect this magical world.
Vocabulary: Fantasy and emotion vocabulary.
Grammar: complex sentence structures and multiple tenses .
Sentence patterns: Rich in descriptive language and dialogue , suitable for intermediate and advanced learners.
Matilda - The Little Witch
The clever and lovely Matilda was born in an indifferent family, neglected and abused. She discovered that she had supernatural powers and met the kind teacher Miss Honey at school. In the struggle with the evil principal Trunchbull, Matilda used wisdom and strength to change her destiny and found her true belonging.
Vocabulary: School and home related vocabulary.
Grammar: Descriptive language and conversation .
Sentence patterns: Rich in adjectives and verbs , suitable for expanding vocabulary .
Suitable for 12-13 years old
Holes
The young Stanley was sent to a youth reform camp in the desert for an unjust crime and was forced to dig holes every day. As he dug holes, he uncovered the secrets of a family curse and hidden treasures. Stanley eventually solved the puzzle with courage and wisdom, winning freedom and a new life.
Vocabulary: Nature and adventure vocabulary.
Grammar: Past tense and descriptive language .
Sentence patterns: complex narrative and dialogue .
The Maze Runner
A group of teenagers are trapped in a huge maze with no memories. After the protagonist Thomas joins, he leads everyone to find a way out. They face the threat of maze monsters. Through unity and cooperation, they uncover the shocking secrets behind the maze, and finally find the exit and start a new adventure.
Vocabulary: Adventure and survival vocabulary.
Grammar: complex sentence structures and multiple tenses .
Sentence patterns: dynamic dialogue and narrative , suitable for advanced learners.
The Hunger Games
In a future dystopian society, one man and one woman are selected from 12 districts every year to participate in a life-and-death TV competition. Katniss Everdeen volunteers to participate in the competition to protect her sister. In the competition, she uses her wisdom and courage to join forces with her partner Peeta to fight against other contestants and cruel rulers.
Vocabulary: Survival and resistance vocabulary.
Grammar: Complex grammar and multiple tenses .
Sentence patterns: Rich descriptions and dialogues , suitable for advanced learners.
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