Today on English @ the Movies we talk about the saying "power nap" from the movie "The Boss Baby." This is a funny cartoon movie about a boy who gets a new baby brother-- who looks, and sounds, like a little man. Check out the video, take the quiz and see if you know what "power nap" means!
Today on English @ the Movies we talk about the saying "I'm from a different planet." It is from the movie "The Space Between Us." It is about a boy who grows up on Mars, but falls for a girl on Earth. What do you think "I'm from a different planet" means? Watch our video and find out!
On English @ the Movies today we talk about the saying "to take charge." It is from the movie "Monster Trucks." This movie is about a teenage boy, his truck and a monster friend. What do you think "to take charge" means? Watch the video, take the quiz and see if you get it right!
Today on English @ the Movies we talk about the saying "it's revolutionary" from the movie "The Founder." This movie is about the people who started a famous fast food restaurant. Do you know what "it's revolutionary" means? Watch our video to see if you get it right!
Our saying today on English @ the Movies is "hitting rock bottom." It comes from the animated film "Sing." It is about animals who want to sing and a theater owner trying to save his business. Do you know what "hitting rock bottom" means? Watch our video to find out if you are right!
Our saying today on English @ the Movies is "write your own rules" from the movie "La La Land." It is about a woman and a man who fall in love, while trying to make it big in the movie and music worlds. Do you know what "write your own rules" means? Watch our video and then take the quiz!
Today on English @ the Movies we talk about the saying "you're a piece of work," from the movie "Miss Sloane." She is a woman who wants to win at all costs. Do you think "you're a piece of work" is a good or bad thing to say to someone? Watch our video to find out!"
Today our English @ the Movies saying is "my heart was broken." This comes from the movie "Manchester by the Sea." It is about a man whose brother died and now he must care for his son. Does "my heart was broken" mean you need to see a doctor? Watch our video to find out!
Today on English @ the Movies we tell you about the saying "lost their way" from the movie "Dr. Strange." It is about mysterious powers and superheroes who use them. Do you know what "lost their way" means? Watch and find out!
Today on English @ the Movies we talk about the saying "you are having visions." It is from the movie "Inferno." This film is about a professor who is trying to save the world from a deadly virus. Want to know what "you are having visions" means? Watch our video to find out!
Today on English @ the Movies we teach you about the saying "get yourself lawyered up." It comes from the movie "Denial," which is based on a true story. A woman calls a man a liar and ends up in court. Watch here to find out what "get yourself lawyered up means."
Today on English @ the Movies we talk about the saying "a chain reaction." It comes from the film "I'm Not Ashamed." This is a true story about a teenage girl's religious faith. Do you know what "a chain reaction" means? Watch here to test your knowledge!
On English @ the Movies today, we talk about the expression "fresh start." It comes from the movie "Max Steel." The story is about a teenager who discovers he has special powers he got from his dad. Watch here to find out if you know what "fresh start."
On English @ the Movies today, we teach you about the saying "there's something off about them." It is from the funny movie "Keeping up with the Joneses." The story is about two spies who move into a neighborhood. Watch our video to find out if you know what "there's something off about them" means!
Today on English @ the Movies we talk about the saying "brace for impact." It comes from the movie “Sully.” The film tells the true story of an airplane losing power and making an emergency landing on a river. Watch here to find out what "brace for impact" means!
Today's English at the Movies saying is "I am dead meat." Do you know what it means? It is from a funny movie called “Storks.” This story is about a girl and a stork delivering a baby. Watch our video and test your knowledge. Did you get it right?!
Today on English @ the Movies we talk about the saying "it's crunch time." The movie is "Hidden Figures"-- a true story about African-American women who helped with the American space program. Want to know what "it's crunch time" means? Watch and find out!
Our English @ the Movies saying for today is "not everyone is wired." It is from the movie "Arrival." The film is about Unidentified Flying Objects-- UFOs-- and communicating with beings from outer space. Do you know know being "wired" is? Watch and find out!
Our English @ the Movies phrase today is "the cost of doing business." The movie is "The Accountant." It is about a man who is helping criminals with their finances. Watch our story so you can find out what "the cost of doing business" means.
Our English @ the Movies phrase today is "we've been hacked." The saying is from the movie "IT." Do you know what the word hacked means? It has been in the news. Watch our story--test yourself-- and see if you get it right.
Our English @ the Movies saying today is "clean record." The movie is "Imperium," a serious movie based on a true story about white extremists. What do you think "clean record" means? Watch our story to learn about it.
Do you know what "give me a couple pointers" means? It is our English @ the Movies phrase today from the movie "Little Men." In the film, one of the boys wants to be an actor. Watch our story, test yourself, and see if you get it right!
Our English @ the Movies phrase today is "make things right." It is from the movie "Nine Lives." It is a funny one about a man who is turned into the family cat. Want to know what "make things right" means? Watch and find out!
Our English @ the Movies saying today is "they tracked you," from the movie "Jason Bourne." In this story, Jason Bourne does not know who is he. Maybe you know what the saying "they tracked you," means. Watch-- then test yourself-- and see if you get it right.
Do you know what "it's not cool," means? It is our English @ the Movies saying today, from the movie "Central Intelligence." This is a funny movie about two old friends who get into trouble. Watch the story and you will know what "it's not cool" means.
Today's English @ the Movies saying is "I've lost direction." It is from a movie called "A Hologram for the King." If someone says "I've lost direction," what do you think it means? Watch our story, test your self, and see if you get it right.
Our English @ the Movies phrase today is "more to you than meets the eye." The movie is "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them--" from the author of Harry Potter. It involves a wizard having adventures in New York City. Watch to see what "more to you than meets the eye" means.
With English @ the Movies, we are talking about the expression "you're a legend." It is from the movie "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back." The action movie about a former military officer. Watch and listen to find out what "you're a legend" means.
Our English @ the Movies phrase is from the movie "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children." The film is about children and their special powers. There is a boy who says, "I'm just ordinary." Does it mean he thinks he is like the other children? Watch, listen, and find out.
This week's English @ the Movies phrase is from the movie "The Wild Life." This cartoon comedy about a man whose ship crashes on an island-- ruled by animals. The phrase is "what these newcomers' intentions are." What is an intention? Watch, and you will find out!
