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An adult learner walks through a projector beam into a rain-lit film scene where two actors are speaking

Cartoons

Learn English with South Park, Futurama and The Simpsons.

Everyday English: A2

16 lessonsCollections ↑

The bears order lunch at a restaurant.

Cartoon · A2 · Teens & adults

We Bare Bears

Ordering and choosing food

We Bare Bears — At the food trucks

Cartoons · A2 · 13+

We Bare Bears

Would You Like to Try It?

Finding Nemo — Time for school

Cartoons · A2 · 13+

Finding Nemo

Ready for a New Day

Toy Story 3 — Welcome to Sunnyside

Cartoons · A2 · 13+

Toy Story 3

Meet the Team

Luca — One step at a time

Cartoons · A2 · 13+

Luca

Let’s Try Something New

A scene from Trolls

A2 target · 13+ target

Trolls

Ask Clearly, Answer Kindly

A scene from Hotel Transylvania

A2 target · 13+ target

Hotel Transylvania

A Warm Welcome, a Small Adventure

A scene from Despicable Me

A2 target · 13+ target

Despicable Me

Can We Agree on the Rules?

Bolt: Asking for food

Cartoons · A2 · 13+

Bolt

Following simple instructions

The Grinch: A wish for someone else

Cartoons · A2 · 13+

The Grinch

Offering practical help

Hilda and friends meet the Yule Lads.

Cartoons · A2 · 13+

Hilda

Joining a new group

A scene from Sing

A2 target · 13+ target

Sing

A Big Promise, a First Step

Everest comforted by Yi in Abominable

A2 target · 13+ target

Abominable

A Hungry Visitor, a Big Surprise

Friends, feelings and helping

9 lessonsCollections ↑

Inside Out — Meet the emotions

Cartoons · B1 · 13+

Inside Out

You Don't Have to Be Happy All the Time

Big Hero 6 — Meet Baymax

Cartoons · B1 · 13+

Big Hero 6

Can a Robot Be a Good Friend?

A scene from Shark Tale

B1–B2 target · 13+ target

Shark Tale

A Different Way to Help

A scene from The Bad Guys

B1 target · 13+ target

The Bad Guys

What Does Helping Actually Look Like?

The Wild Robot: What does the gosling need?

Cartoons · B1 · 13+

The Wild Robot

Planning practical help

A scene from Madagascar

B1 target · 13+ target

Madagascar

Lost Together, Better Together

A scene from Home

B1–B2 target · 13+ target

Home

A Useful Fix—and a Broken Promise

A scene from Arthur Christmas

B1–B2 target · 13+ target

Arthur Christmas

The Person Matters More Than the Credit

Ratatouille — A different way to taste

Cartoons · B1 · 13+

Ratatouille

More Than Just Food

Learning and finding your way

8 lessonsCollections ↑

Kung Fu Panda — A different kind of lesson

Cartoons · B1 · 13+

Kung Fu Panda

How Do You Learn Best?

Moana: Learning to navigate

Cartoons · B1 · 13+

Moana

Learning a new skill

Scene from Coco used in this English lesson.

Cartoons · B1 · 13+

Coco

Ambition, Memories and Support

A scene from Turbo

B1 target · 13+ target

Turbo

Find Your Own Way to Compete

A scene from Megamind

B1–B2 target · 13+ target

Megamind

Who Gets to Choose Your Role?

Zootopia — Ask for a chance

Cartoons · B1 · 13+

Zootopia

Could You Help Me, Please?

Ideas, deals and teamwork

8 lessonsCollections ↑

Tangled: The journey and the satchel

Cartoons · B1 · 13+

Tangled

Negotiating a deal

A scene from Shrek

B1 target · 13+ target

Shrek

That Is Not How I Imagined It

A scene from Over the Hedge

B1–B2 target · 13+ target

Over the Hedge

Explain It from Their Point of View

A scene from Antz

B2 target · 13+ target

Antz

Being Part of a Team—and Still Being You

A scene from Flushed Away

B1–B2 target · 13+ target

Flushed Away

Ask What the Words Really Mean

A scene from Bee Movie

B2 target · 13+ target

Bee Movie

A Claim Is Not the Same as a Reason

Avatar: The Last Airbender

3 lessonsCollections ↑

Gravity Falls

3 lessonsCollections ↑

Adventure Time and Bluey

4 lessonsCollections ↑

The Simpsons and Futurama

4 lessonsCollections ↑

South Park

8 lessonsCollections ↑

South Park: CartmanLand scene

Comedy · B1–B2 · Adults

South Park clips

Cartman’s park · The bank

Stan and Kyle at Casa Bonita

Comedy · B1–B2 · Adults

South Park: Lesson 2

Casa Bonita rush · Ice cream from home

Cartman outside a shop advertising the Wii

Comedy · B1–B2 · 13+

South Park: Lesson 4

I can’t wait! · Patience and exaggeration

Scene from South Park 5 used in this English lesson.

Comedy · B1+–B2 · Adults

South Park: Lesson 5

Test Plans, Correct Assumptions

Movies

Explore film scenes, Shakespeare and original science fiction.

Everyday English: A2

6 lessonsCollections ↑

Buddy joins the family at breakfast.

Film · A2 · Teens & adults

Elf & Despicable Me

Morning and bedtime routines

Agnes looks at a fluffy unicorn at the fair.

Film · A2 · Teens & adults

A day at the fair

Prices, prizes and days out

E.T. points towards home while Elliott listens.

Film · A2 · Teens & adults

E.T.: I need help

Needs and offers of help

Friendship and belonging

12 lessonsCollections ↑

Paddington: Meeting the Browns

Movies · B1 · 13+

Paddington

Welcoming someone new

Wonder — A first visit

Movies · B1 · 13+

Wonder

Make Room for Someone New

A scene from Forrest Gump

B1 target · Adults

Forrest Gump

A Small Invitation Matters

A scene from Notting Hill

B2 target · Adults

Notting Hill

Let Me Correct That Impression

A scene from Hitch

B2 target · Adults

Hitch

Useful Feedback, Clear Limits

A scene from Groundhog Day

B2 target · Adults

Groundhog Day

Interested, Not Just Impressive

Angus, Paul and Mary share a Christmas meal at the boarding school.

Movies · B2+/C1 · Adults

The Holdovers

Revising a first impression

Her — Meeting a voice

Movies · B2 · Adults

Her

What Makes a Conversation Feel Real?

Learning and ambition

13 lessonsCollections ↑

Phiona concentrates on her chessboard during a tournament.

Movies · B1 · Adults

Queen of Katwe

Encouraging a beginner

School of Rock — Building the band

Movies · B1+/B2 · 13+

School of Rock

There’s a Role for Everyone

Hugo and Isabelle study the mechanical automaton in the workshop.

Movies · B1+/B2 · Adults

Hugo

Discovering a purpose

A scene from October Sky

B1+/B2 target · Adults

October Sky

My Own Path, Not a Rejection

A scene from Billy Elliot

B2 target · Adults

Billy Elliot

Let Me Explain What It Means to Me

A scene from Good Will Hunting

B2 target · Adults

Good Will Hunting

Worthwhile Does Not Mean Perfect

Scent of a Woman: selected scene thumbnail

Drama · B2–C1 · Adults

Scent of a Woman

The Courage to Take the Floor

Work, standards and agreements

11 lessonsCollections ↑

The Intern — A new beginning

Movies · B1+/B2 · 13+

The Intern

Experience Still Counts

Carl and the restaurant owner discuss the menu.

Movies · B2 · Adults

Chef

Standards and clear agreements

A scene from Jerry Maguire

B2 target · Adults

Jerry Maguire

Enthusiasm Needs an Agreement

A scene from Up in the Air

B2 target · Adults

Up in the Air

What Makes a Goal Worthwhile?

Ford v Ferrari — A shared interest

Movies · B2 · Adults

Ford v Ferrari

Explain What You Know

Still from the first lesson scene in The King’s Speech

Movies · B2 · Adults

The King’s Speech

Supportive communication and assertiveness

Scene from Whiplash used in this English lesson.

Movies · B2+/C1 · Adults

Whiplash

High Standards, Clear Requests

Preparing burgers on the kitchen assembly line in The Founder

Movies · B2 · 13+

The Founder

A Good Idea—or a Fair Deal?

Evidence and persuasion

10 lessonsCollections ↑

A scene from Legally Blonde

B2 target · Adults

Legally Blonde

Be Prepared—and Make Your Point

Spotlight — The scope of the story

Movies · B2+/C1 · Adults

Spotlight

Do We Have Enough Evidence?

The Prestige — More than the price

Movies · B2+/C1 · 13+

The Prestige

What Are You Not Seeing?

Scene from Knives Out used in this English lesson

Movies · B2+/C1 · Adults

Knives Out

Fairness and double standards

Scene from Moneyball used in this English lesson

Movies · B2+/C1 · Adults

Moneyball

Evidence and decisions

Scene from The Big Short used in this English lesson

Movies · C1 · Adults

The Big Short

Analogies and incentives

Sean Parker’s restaurant conversation in The Social Network.

Drama · B2+/C1 · Adults

The Social Network

Ambition, persuasion and trust

I, Robot: selected scene thumbnail

Science fiction · B2–C1 · Adults

I, Robot

Evidence or Assumption?

Science, invention and adventure

16 lessonsCollections ↑

A scene from Men in Black

B2 target · Adults

Men in Black

Show Me, Then Explain

A scene from Apollo 13

B2 target · Adults

Apollo 13

Make the Constraints Clear

Scene from Hidden Figures used in this English lesson

Movies · B2 · 13+

Hidden Figures

Reasoned requests

Scene from The Imitation Game used in this English lesson.

Movies · B2 · Adults

The Imitation Game

Clear Messages, Useful Cooperation

Scene from The Martian used in this English lesson

Movies · B2 · Adults

The Martian

Plans and constraints

Scene from Interstellar used in this English lesson.

Movies · B2 · Adults

Interstellar

Ambition and Clear Decisions

Still from the first lesson scene in Arrival

Movies · B2+/C1 · Adults

Arrival

Clarification and uncertainty

Cobb and Ariadne’s cafe conversation in Inception.

Science fiction · B2 · Adults

Inception

Dreams, reality and imagination

Still from the first lesson scene in Mad Max: Fury Road

Movies · B2 · Adults

Mad Max: Fury Road

Setbacks and counterproposals

Blade Runner (1982): selected scene thumbnail

Science fiction · C1 · C2 discussion extensions · Adults

Blade Runner (1982)

Memories That Make Us Human

The Fifth Element: selected scene thumbnail

Science fiction · B2–C1 · Adults

The Fifth Element

Multipass: Making Yourself Understood

Choices and responsibility

14 lessonsCollections ↑

A scene from About Time

B1+/B2 target · Adults

About Time

Notice the Day You Already Have

A scene from Liar Liar

B1+/B2 target · Adults

Liar Liar

Promise Less, Mean It More

A scene from Patch Adams

B2 target · Adults

Patch Adams

See the Person Behind the Problem

Scene from The Terminal used in this English lesson

Movies · B1+/B2 · Adults

The Terminal

Clarification and personal goals

The Hunger Games — Remaining yourself

Movies · B2 · 13+

The Hunger Games

How Do You Want to Be Seen?

Alfred and Bruce’s conversation in The Dark Knight.

Crime drama · B2 · Adults

The Dark Knight

Warnings, assumptions and motives

300: selected scene thumbnail

Adventure · B2–C1 · Adults

300

Kneel, Negotiate or Resist

Alexander: selected scene thumbnail

Drama · B2–C1 · Adults

Alexander

Ambition and the Limits of Leadership

Troy: selected scene thumbnail

Drama · B2–C1 · Adults

Troy

Glory and Grief

Immortals: selected scene thumbnail

Adventure · B2–C1 · Adults

Immortals

What Makes People Follow a Leader?

Apocalypto: selected scene thumbnail

Drama · B2–C1 · Adults

Apocalypto

Fear, Desire and the Stories We Tell

Shakespeare and original stories

2 lessonsCollections ↑

Glowing comet imagery from Echoes from the Void

Original science fiction · 13+

Echoes from the Void

Story listening · Quiz

Series

Explore English through television drama.

Comedy and friendship

12 lessonsCollections ↑

Young Sheldon — Advice from a book

Series · B1+ · 13+

Young Sheldon

Can You Learn to Make Friends?

Luke in the Modern Family bicycle episode

Series · B1+/B2 · 13+

Modern Family

I Was Only Trying to Help

Appa, Umma and Janet discuss a photograph at the shop counter.

Series · B1+/B2 · Adults

Kim's Convenience

Agreeing on working arrangements

Scene from Friends used in this English lesson.

B1–B2 target · Adults

Friends

Small Choices, Real Commitments

Derry Girls: How will they pay?

Series · B2+/C1 · Adults

Derry Girls

Negotiating a feasible plan

Schitt's Creek: An instruction without an explanation

Series · B2 · Adults

Schitt's Creek

Explaining unfamiliar terms

Community: Introductions that create tension

Series · B2 · Adults

Community

Working as a group

Gregory teaching in a classroom in Abbott Elementary

Series · B1+/B2 · 13+

Abbott Elementary

Is This Fair to Everyone?

Brooklyn Nine-Nine — A new captain

Series · B2 · 13+

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

What Does Professional Look Like?

Scene from The Good Place used in this English lesson.

Comedy · B2–B2+ · Adults

The Good Place

Ideas, Actions and Responsibility

Ted and Rebecca in the pub during the darts scene

Comedy drama · B2 · Adults

Ted Lasso

Confidence, curiosity and belief

Red Dwarf: selected scene thumbnail

Comedy · B2–C1 · Adults

Red Dwarf

A Banana, a White Hole and a Misunderstanding

Workplace comedy

10 lessonsCollections ↑

Michael talking about the first-aid training session

Comedy · B2 · Adults

The Office

Workplace chaos

Jim wearing glasses and a yellow shirt to impersonate Dwight

Comedy · B2 · Adults

The Office 2

Overreactions and office pranks

The Office 3: salesmanship and persuasion

Comedy · B2 · Adults

The Office 3

Salesmanship and persuasion

The Office 4: management and negotiation

Comedy · B2 · Adults

The Office 4

Management and negotiation

The Office 5: the dinner party disaster

Comedy · B2 · Adults

The Office 5

The dinner party disaster

Scene from Superstore used in this English lesson.

Series · B1+/B2 · Adults

Superstore

Assumptions, Rules and Examples

The IT Crowd — Experience on paper

Series · B1+/B2 · 13+

The IT Crowd

Explain the Problem, Please

A scene from Silicon Valley

B2–C1 target · Adults

Silicon Valley

Who Am I Actually Talking To?

A scene from Mythic Quest

B2 target · Adults

Mythic Quest

Growing Up Without Losing Yourself

Personal stories and support

5 lessonsCollections ↑

Anne with an E: Meeting at the station

Series · B1+/B2 · Adults

Anne with an E

Explaining your contribution

A scene from This Is Us

B2 target · Adults

This Is Us

An Opportunity, Not Just Reassurance

Shaun and Lea talk about a misunderstanding.

Series · B2 · Adults

The Good Doctor

Personal reasons and respectful support

House: When a test changes the explanation

Medical drama · B2+/C1 · Adults

House

Evidence and uncertainty

Work, power and public image

8 lessonsCollections ↑

The Bear: Learning from someone better

Drama · B2–B2+ · Adults

The Bear

Mentoring and starting again

Suits — A very unusual interview

Series · B2+/C1 · Adults

Suits

Prove That You Can Do It

Lucky Strike representatives listening during the pitch

Drama · B2/B2+ · Adults

Mad Men

Persuasive pitches and storytelling

A scene from Billions

B2–C1 target · Adults

Billions

Confidence Is Not the Same as Evidence

Greg speaking with Tom about his principles

Drama · C1 / supported B2+ · Adults

Succession

Principles and difficult conversations

A scene from The Morning Show

B2–C1 target · Adults

The Morning Show

Private Words, Public Images

A scene from The Good Fight

B2 target · Adults

The Good Fight

Stay Calm and Address the Problem

The speaker used during Helly’s orientation

Science fiction · B2/B2+ · Adults

Severance

Identity and workplace boundaries

Crime, secrets and trust

11 lessonsCollections ↑

Elliott speaking to Walter at the birthday party

Crime drama · B2 · Adults

Breaking Bad

Offering help and respecting choices

Jimmy presenting himself in the printer sales interview

Crime drama · B2+/C1 · Adults

Better Call Saul

Persuasion and clear boundaries

Dexter during the rooftop confrontation with Miguel.

Crime drama · B2–C1 · Adults 18+

Dexter

Secrets, guilt and responsibility

Peaky Blinders: Before you ask everyone to follow

Crime drama · C1 / supported B2+ · Adults

Peaky Blinders

Objections and trust

Fargo: A conversation that changes direction

Crime drama · B2+/C1 · Adults

Fargo

Meaning beneath the words

Sherlock speaking to John during their first meeting

Crime drama · B2+/C1 · Adults

Sherlock

Evidence and careful deductions

The courtyard chess lesson

Crime drama · C1 / supported B2+ · Adults

The Wire

Rules and business language

A scene from The Blacklist

B2 target · Adults

The Blacklist

Before I Agree, What Does This Involve?

A scene from Homeland

B2+/C1 target · Adults

Homeland

Trust Needs Clear Boundaries

A scene from The Americans

B2 target · Adults

The Americans

What Can We Actually Be Sure Of?

Scene from Mr. Robot used in this English lesson.

B2 target · Adults

Mr. Robot

Shared Aims, Separate Choices

Science fiction and mystery

18 lessonsCollections ↑

Nog speaking to Commander Sisko about his future.

Science fiction · B2–C1 · Older teens & adults

Star Trek: DS9

Ambition, belonging and cultural influence

Star Trek: Voyager: selected scene thumbnail

Science fiction · C1–C2 · Adults

Star Trek: Voyager

Who Owns Your Memories?

Star Trek: Enterprise: selected scene thumbnail

Science fiction · B2–C1 · Adults

Star Trek: Enterprise

Strangers, Rivals, Allies

Doctor Who — Clara checks the impossible

Series · B2 · 13+

Doctor Who

That Can't Be Possible

A scene from Resident Alien

B2 target · Adults

Resident Alien

Helping Is Not the Same as Ordering

Scene from Stranger Things used in this English lesson.

Science fiction · B2 · Adults

Stranger Things

Clear Explanations, Precise Requests

Wednesday — Sharing a room

Series · B2 · Adults

Wednesday

Different Doesn't Mean Wrong

A scene from The Magicians

B2 target · Adults

The Magicians

Understand the System Before You Use It

A scene from Manifest

B2 target · Adults

Manifest

Tell Me What You Actually Know

Lost: A private conversation about doubt

Mystery drama · B2–B2+ · Adults

Lost

Shared responsibility

The airport agent speaking with Lacie

Science fiction · B2 · Adults

Black Mirror

Ratings and conflict

A scene from The Expanse

B2–C1 target · Adults

The Expanse

Orders, Reasons and Shared Risk

A scene from Foundation

B2+/C1 target · Adults

Foundation

A Plan Is Not a Guarantee

A scene from Fallout

B2+/C1 target · Adults

Fallout

Persuasion Has Limits

The Last of Us: The reason behind the request

Drama · B2+/C1 · Adults

The Last of Us

Repairing misunderstandings

History, family and power

11 lessonsCollections ↑

Tywin and Tommen discuss wise leadership.

Fantasy drama · B2 · Adults

Game of Thrones 1

Advice, wisdom and influence

Shireen visits Davos with a book.

Fantasy drama · B2 · Adults

Game of Thrones 2

Learning is a strength

Two characters during a tense conversation in Rome.

Drama · B2 · Adults 18+ · VIP ONLY

Rome 2

Family secrets and confrontations

Caesar during the truce discussion in Rome.

Drama · B2 · Adults 18+

Rome 3

Pride, persuasion and forgiveness

A scene from Outlander

B2 target · Adults

Outlander

Make Space for a Response

The Crown — Information that was withheld

Series · B2+/C1 · 13+

The Crown

I Need to Understand This

Legasov listening at the committee meeting

Historical drama · B2+/C1 · Adults

Chernobyl

Explaining risk and evidence

A scene from Yellowstone

B2 target · Adults

Yellowstone

Stories, Feelings and Difficult Facts

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