Want to improve your English pronunciation but have no one to practice with? A wonderful idea is to watch English-language Christmas films (with subtitles). The movies will give you the opportunity to listen to different accents and learn how everyday phrases are used in their natural environment.
During the Christmas and New Year holidays, you could arrange a film marathon dedicated to these beautiful final days of the year. This will allow you to practice your English and combine the useful with the pleasant.
In the films cited below, you will hear words and phrases related to the holidays, festive meals, and the overall atmosphere around them. You will see firsthand how American families live and celebrate together. Everything is very entertaining and suitable for any audience. Prepare popcorn and treats, and settle comfortably in front of the television for a pleasant family experience.
This Christmas story became a classic after Dr. Seuss published the book in 1957. Several films have been made based on it, but the version by Universal Pictures and Illumination released in November 2018 won the hearts of many. In this film, you can see how this lonely grouch plans to steal Christmas. However, the Grinch did not expect to encounter the innocence and warmth of a child, which will make him start to doubt his evil plans.
The film is rich in words and phrases related to the holidays, which are easy to understand.
Perhaps the most classic of all Christmas movies! If you have already watched this classic comedy in your native language, now is the time to see it in English. The dialogues are well articulated and you will find them easy to follow even without subtitles.
Surely, the first film in the series will move you the most because it captures the essence of all the emotions that overwhelm us during the Christmas holidays. Besides, it is always very entertaining to see Kevin's antics again. Personally, I have watched this film dozens of times and every time I laugh as if I am watching it for the first time.
Can you deliver gifts to all children in the world in just one night? This fun film puts Scott (Tim Allen) in a difficult situation. Santa Claus is injured and he must take over his responsibilities on the busiest night of the year!
The film is full of humor and adventure. If you enjoy comedies, this is one of the best options to have fun and improve not only your vocabulary, but also learn some specific English expressions.
You probably remember the classic story in which three Christmas spirits visit an angry man. In this film, the story unfolds in New York and our Scrooge is Frank Cross, a grumpy and cynical president of a television network. The spirits of Christmas – in the form of a taxi driver, an awkward fairy, and death – visit him to try to soften his heart and make him a better man. The dialogues in the film are sometimes quite fast, but we recommend you use subtitles. If you don't understand something, pause the film and rewind the scene.
5. The Nightmare Before Christmas.
In 1993, Tim Burton surprised the world with this animated film. All Christmas movies try to make viewers discover its true meaning, and this story is no exception. Jack lives in the land of All Saints' (Halloween), where every day scares, witches, and naughty children go from house to house asking for treats. When he tries to bring Santa Claus to his world, he realizes that Christmas possesses something special that sets it apart from other holidays. Prepare yourself to write down many festive phrases in your vocabulary.
A man raised by elves at the North Pole begins a journey to find his true family. Will he be able to adapt to the hectic life in the city? Time spent at the North Pole has taught him many useful skills. Such as throwing snowballs with incredible precision, for example. But he is definitely not ready to live with his real human family. Unless some Christmas miracle happens.
In this film you will learn many words and expressions, but you will also become familiar with American culture.
This film by Steven Spielberg came out in 1984 and tells the story of Gizmo – a small, furry creature with big eyes. It is so cute, everyone is so happy around it... Until one day its owner finds it all wet and realizes that the creature has the ability to multiply. And if a bunch of small furry hungry animals is not enough for you, wait until they start carelessly eating everything in their way after midnight. Their brown fur turns into green skin, and their fun nature undergoes a 180-degree turn. This turns them into a threat to the small town where they live.
You can listen to the dialogues in the film even without subtitles because they are simple and clear.
Now you have a pretty decent list of Christmas movies that will help you practice your English during the holidays.
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