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Cartoons
Learn English with South Park, Futurama and The Simpsons.
Everyday English: A2
19 lessonsCollections ↑
Friends, feelings and helping
21 lessonsCollections ↑
B1–B2 · Animation · 13+
Wreck-It Ralph / Ralph Breaks the Internet
Identity, belonging and stereotypes
Cartoons · B1 · 13+ and adults
Inside Out: Feelings and Expectations
Expectations, feelings and support
Cartoons · B1 · Teens and adults · Panic and fear of death
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Stay with me for a minute
Learning and finding your way
20 lessonsCollections ↑
Ideas, deals and teamwork
13 lessonsCollections ↑
Cartoons · B2 · Older teens and adults · Frightening imagery
Coraline
When a promise becomes a threat
Avatar: The Last Airbender
3 lessonsCollections ↑
Gravity Falls
3 lessonsCollections ↑
Adventure Time and Bluey
4 lessonsCollections ↑
The Simpsons and Futurama
4 lessonsCollections ↑
South Park
14 lessonsCollections ↑
Cartoons · B1 · With a tutor, review first
South Park: Clear Explanations
Clear instructions and useful questions
Cartoons · B2 · With a tutor, review first
South Park: News or Adverts?
Recognising disguised advertising
Movies
Explore film scenes, Shakespeare and original science fiction.
Quentin Tarantino
7 lessonsCollections ↑
Explore character, humour, tension and choice through seven film-based English lessons.
English · B2 · Adults
Pulp Fiction · Small Talk, Big Personalities
Turn everyday observations into good conversation, then decide what makes a treat worth its price.
English · B2–C1 · Adults
Reservoir Dogs · Who Decides the Rules?
Debate unwritten rules and stubborn personalities through two sharply different arguments.
English · B2 · Adults
Jackie Brown · Is It Too Late to Start Again?
Explore the meaning of a record collection and the possibilities left open by a quiet farewell.
English · C1 · Adults
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 · Can You Choose Who You Are?
Examine a striking superhero analogy and the difference between explaining an action and justifying it.
English · B2–C1 · Adults
Django Unchained · Freedom and stories
From a tense first meeting to a moving legend: discuss dignity, courage and the beginning of trust.
English · C1 · Adults
Inglourious Basterds · Politeness and intentions
Read beneath courteous questions and a playful phrase in two tense encounters with Hans Landa.
English · B2–C1 · Adults
Pulp Fiction · A sign to change?
A surprising escape and a diner confrontation raise questions about belief, restraint and a new direction.
Everyday English: A2
6 lessonsCollections ↑
Friendship and belonging
30 lessonsCollections ↑
Learning and ambition
15 lessonsCollections ↑
Work, standards and agreements
13 lessonsCollections ↑
Evidence and persuasion
26 lessonsCollections ↑
Movies · C1 · Adults · Racist language and intimidation
In the Heat of the Night
What a name can demand
Science, invention and adventure
17 lessonsCollections ↑
Movies · B2 · Adults
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Reassurance and practical support
Science fiction · C1 · C2 discussion extensions · Adults
Blade Runner (1982)
Memories That Make Us Human
Choices and responsibility
29 lessonsCollections ↑
Shakespeare and original stories
2 lessonsCollections ↑
Series
Explore English through television drama.
Comedy and friendship
20 lessonsCollections ↑
Workplace comedy
12 lessonsCollections ↑
Personal stories and support
10 lessonsCollections ↑
Series · B2 · Teens and adults · Parental abandonment
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
When Will stops joking
Series · B2 · Adults · Family trauma and a major revelation
EastEnders
The argument that changes a family
Work, power and public image
12 lessonsCollections ↑
Crime, secrets and trust
11 lessonsCollections ↑
Science fiction and mystery
20 lessonsCollections ↑
Science fiction · B2–C1 · Older teens & adults
Star Trek: DS9
Ambition, belonging and cultural influence
History, family and power
13 lessonsCollections ↑
Drama · B2 · Adults
Vikings 2: More valuable than gold
Knowledge, belief and trust
2 clips · 12 questions
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Foreign Films
Learn through films in their original language. Each lesson is taught entirely in that language.
Français : Autour d’Audrey Tautou
5 leçonsCollections ↑
Explorez les petits plaisirs, les souvenirs, les relations et les choix de vie à travers cinq leçons entièrement en français.
Français · B2, avec accompagnement B1+ · Adultes
Amélie · Les petits plaisirs et le regard sur les autres
Décrivez des sensations, observez une rue et apprenez à proposer votre aide avec tact.
Français · B2 · Adultes
Amélie · Les objets qui racontent notre vie
Photos, souvenirs et histoires à retrouver.
Français · B1+–B2 · Adultes
Ensemble, c’est tout · Apprendre à vivre ensemble
Accueillez, proposez une aide et négociez les conditions d’une vie commune avec des dialogues guidés.
Français · B2 · Adultes
Hors de prix · Séduire, convaincre ou manipuler ?
Analysez les attentes, le charme et les rapports de pouvoir, puis négociez une invitation avec tact.
Français · B2 · Adultes
Coco avant Chanel · Oser être soi-même
Parlez de style et de liberté, donnez un conseil avec tact et entraînez-vous à poser une limite.
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