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4 Tips To Help You Better Understand Movies In English

4 Tips To Help You Better Understand Movies In English-by Akmal Uzbezkistan

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I know that many students and teachers frequently say “We should watch English movies. We should watch English movies all the time.” However, nobody talks about tips or advice on how to effectively watch movies in English.

In this post, I am going to tell you how to watch films in English and get maximum results. OK? Stay with me!

First of all, please keep in mind that it is normal…

…if you don’t understand.

Always keep in mind that the audience for a Hollywood movie is not the language learner, but the native speaker. In other words, they do not ask their actors and actresses to speak English clearly without using any regional slang, professional and cultural phrases, expressions or idioms. Most American movies are full of expressions, phrases and sayings that are only known in specific states and cities. So, do not worry if you do not understand. Take your time. Keep watching and keep learning.

Bottom line: Do not give up. Keep watching. Keep learning.

…if it seems that they speak fast.

Well, of course they seem to speak fast. It’s normal to speak at a high speed in your native language. I’m sure you do not always notice just how fast you yourself can speak in your language. So, it is normal. Do not get trapped. Being that you probably did not start listening to English speech in your childhood, your brain is not structured for receiving information in a completely foreign language. So keep going and never, ever stop watching films in English. When I was a student, I watched English movies over the course of one year without understanding many things that were said.

Bottom line: Expect that they will speak fast. However, you can always train yourself to understand.

…if you feel like your English is rubbish.

I know that when you listen to native speakers speaking English, whether it is in real life or in the movies, you may sometimes think your English level is desperately low. But guess what? It is normal. You may have wanted to learn today and to start speaking perfect English tomorrow. However, everything will come step by step. Do not forget that most of those actors and actresses in Hollywood movies are Americans or people who have been living in the United States for many years. Of course they speak perfect English. But, you do not have to get discouraged by it. It is just a matter of time. I have never lived in the US or the UK, but I speak English no worse than any native speaker would.

Bottom line: See learning English as a step-by-step process. And smile.

OK? Now you understand that the feelings listed above are normal and will happen. So, let’s get down to business.

Let’s find out how to watch movies in English as effectively as possible.

Tip #1: Watch educationally tailored films in the beginning

These are the kinds of movies that are specially created by a group of English teachers or specialists at Cambridge and/or Oxford Universities. For example, if you happen to use the Headway course books, then you most probably know they have fifteen to twenty minute videos that are short and sweet. Watch them… all of them… one by one because they are designed for English language learners like you and they come in different levels (Elementary and Pre-Intermediate for example). They are excellent sources of videos because you will understand most of the words they say, and this will help you become even more interested in learning English.

Bottom line: Start with easier videos.

Tip #2: Watch movies you’ve already watched in your own language

Being that you already know what will happen in the story and what the main characters will talk about, it will be much easier for you to watch and understand as many words as possible. Alternatively, watch the video in your own language first, and then watch it in English. You will see the results very quickly. What I love about this method is that you will learn to think and speak in real English because most of the time, students translate their ideas from their mother language into English. This is wrong. Use this method, and you will see that when you expect the actors say “one” in your language, they say the word “one” in a completely different way in English.

Bottom line: First watch English movies in your own mother language.

Tip #3: Avoid watching highly technological and scientific movies

For this tip, just think: how will you be able understand the highly technological phrases and slang used in such movies? How? I would not recommend watching technical films because even when you watch such movies in your own language, it’s possible to not understand them because they contain too much terminology and so on. So, play it safe at the beginning and avoid such films.

Bottom line: Watching such films may kill your enthusiasm and spirit for learning.

Tip #4: Watch films with an easy plot and a predictable ending

You should watch films which have a fairly clear plot and a predictable ending. Such movies include Mrs. Doubtfire, Speed, Home Alone, Richie Rich and so on. You may say they are old. Yes, they are old. So what? Remember… what is your goal? Watching the latest Hollywood films or learning English by watching movies? Besides, even today you can find such films. Just take your time and search. It is just matter of time and searching.

Bottom line: Watch simple films. They will not create a big headache.

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Horegallu - group activity-more questions

Horegallu-ACTIVITY 2

Comprehension Exercises-Groupwork

Write a paragraph each on the following topics

1. Describe the picture on page 26 of the text.

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2. Write a short note on the writer's grand father.

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3. Make a study of the character ,Ratna.

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4. Write short note on the social service highlighted in the story.

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5. The qualities of a good listener.

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6. The importance of Horegallus in our life.

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A THREE WHEELED REVOLUTION-notes by REHNA MOL.R,GOVT.V&HSS,POOVAR

A THREE WHEELED REVOLUTION

IRFAN ALAM

Irfan Alam, an internationally acclaimed entrepreneur is a man with a difference. He has deviated from the usual path of corporate business mentality to a socially responsible entrepreneurship. During his teenage years, he started Stock Trade Analysis and won a famous reality show, “Business Baazigar”in which he contested with a business proposal. The main idea behind the proposal was to organize the rickshaw sector and make it a profitable venture. He suggested on redesigning rickshaws and equipping it with music, newspapers, first aid kits, refreshments and advertisements. It created a revolution in the rickshaw sector. He was invited for the Presidential Entrepreneurship summit 2010 and Obama complimented him with the words as “you are doing a tougher job than me”.

The real journey to his success began with water. When he was seventeen years old, he hired a rickshaw on a summer afternoon. He was thirsty. He asked the rickshaw puller whether he would provide him water. He answered him that there was no such provision because he did not have money to buy and stack them. That moment made him to think about the plight of the rickshaw pullers. Thus in 2007,Samman was formed to organize and empower the rickshaw pulling industry under one shade and thereby improving their livelihood. It started with “no funds “but an “innovative “and “special thrill” for its members. The word Samman means respect or dignity to all. Alam strongly believed to bring the marginalized to the mainstream. The first aim was to change the concept of “rent” rickshaws to “own” rickshaws. They were given training on basic etiquette and traffic rules. They were also given insurances, id cards and uniforms. The money earned through advertisements and other amenities was divided between the rickshaw pullers and the Samman. It gave them a sense of belonging and empowerment.

The social venture thus became a social cause. Children of the operators and their spouses attended free evening classes called Samman Gyan. Innovative ideas like solar powered fibre glass rickshaws are a new attempt at present. The environmental friendly mode of transport has given a new identity and self esteem to the underprivileged. Some people enjoy success individually.There are people who are able to make others taste the fruits of their triumphs. Here Alam stands unique as a saviour for the downtrodden.

-REHNA MOL.R

HSST ENGLISH
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MENDING WALL-notes by Smitha K ,Thrissur

MENDING WALL

* BEGINNING OF THE POEM : The poem has an abrupt and dramatic beginning which has a conversational tone. Generally to say about the poem it mixes up the thoughts which are narrow worldly and selfish with the thoughts of wisdom and philosophy which are broad universal and selfless.

* COMMENT ON 'HUNTERS' : “The work of hunters is another thing”

The poet is addressing the little children chasing some animals like rabbit along with their dogs. The poet here uses no past tense which means it is a usual activity of the poet to keep away the mischievous children from destroying the wall/fence/boundary.

* READING THE LINES ''WALLING IN .......WALLING OUT" (What I was walling in or walling out) AND THE IDEA OF 'OFFENSE' IN THE POEM 'MENDING WALL' : Before the wall was built, the poet used to locate the objects geographically around as his and as not his with his neighbour's generosity. Both showed equal respect and concern. But the wall built makes an offense questioning that purity of love, respect, and relation existing between the poet and his neighbour. Another offense it makes is to the openness/limitlessness of this world.

* ABOUT THE ENDING : (he says again, 'Good fences make good neighbours') The poet towards the end of the poem, says that he has failed to convince his neighbour of the need of destruction of the wall between them. The neighbour stubbornly sticks to the old saying " good fences make good neighbours". At this the poet feels that his neighbour is equal to an uncivilised man of the stone age. The poet gets this image of 'an old-stone savage armed' seeing his neighbour walking with a stone in his hand.

* SIGNIFICANCE OF THE WORD "DARKNESS" IN THE POEM : The word "darkness" is suggestive of pain, sadness, bad experiences, night, all the negativity, senselessness and an age marked by ignorance. Here the word indicates the negativity in human relations based on certain conditions as well as man's (neighbour's) ignorance.

* COMMENT ON "SOMETHING" : The word "something" comes twice in the poem 'Mending Wall'. The poet attaches too much importance to the word "something". From the beginning itself he connects a mysterious air to it. But it is in the materialistic/worldly/physical sense he is doing so at first. For instance the "something"may mean the heat of sunlight , the cold winter(climactic changes), the mischief of little children, their dog etc. But later a digression comes in. Thus "something" comprises meanings related to the non-physical; spiritual world. For example, it means 'the elves'; the mischief of some mysterious, invisible powers working to destroy the wall/fence.

* COMMENT ON THE TITLE 'MENDING WALL' : The title of the poem revolves around the major activity of 'mending' a wall by the poet and his neighbour. But on a deeper level of understanding, the title may bring more meanings. Firstly 'mending' can be taken as a verb thus suggesting an action of repairing the wall. Secondly 'mending' can be taken as an adjective where we get the idea that it is the wall' that mends and not the poet or any neighbour. 'The wall' repairs the relation between human beings. The poet's importance is felt by his neighbour and the neighbour's importance is felt by the poet only in the presence of 'the wall'. The wall makes individuals indispensable from each other.

There is silent relation between two persons;two groups;two countries if there is a wall /fence/border. Even if there is enmity between two neighbours it is the wall that makes them neighbours. No distant friend can demand that place. The wall has thus immense importance in the poem. It connects and separates simultaneously.

Another related theme is the incessant tasks in life. The activity of mending the wall as well as the wall's destruction does not end. The poet and the neighbour need to mend it during every spring time. The action connects to the Greek Sisyphean task of pushing boulders up a hill, only to roll it down again. Similar version is found in the myth of “Naranathu Bhranthan” in connection with the locally spread and oft-told tale “Parayil Petta Panthirukulam” in Kerala, Valluvanadu region.

The purpose and purposelessness; connection and separation; time and timelessness, plays and pauses are well delineated in the action of 'mending'. The title is highly wise, philosophical, and too pregnant with meanings.

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Horegallu QA - EASY WORKSHEETS TO DISCUSS THE TEXT

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SHEET 1 :MATCH THE QUESTIONS WITH THEIR ANSWERS.6 COPIES

WORKSHEET 2 FOR 6 GROUPS:

1. What is a “horegallu”? What is its purpose?

2. What are the special memories the author associates with “horegallu”?

3. How does the grandfather refresh the travellers?

4. Is “horegallu” essential in a journey? Why?

5. “Horegallu” gives everyone the opportunity to regain their strength. What does the author try to indicate here?

6. Bring out the symbolic significance of the word “burden”.

7. Comment on the expression “infectious cheerfulness.”

8. What does Ratna do during lunch hours?

9. What is Ratna’s simplistic outlook?

10. The author wishes there were many more of “horegallus” in the world. Comment.