You may feel as if you’re sitting back, relaxing, and watching a film, but the whole time your brain is soaking up the new sounds of the English language.
You’ll learn how the upper class accent differs from other accents in the UK. It not only gives a fascinating insight into how the royal establishment works, but the language spoken is incredibly clear and easy to comprehend.
Here played by Helen Mirren, this film is a historical drama documenting the British Royal family’s response to the death of Princess Diana. The best way to learn ‘the Queen’s English’ is to listen to the Queen. Because this film focuses specifically on speech you get a masterclass in pronunciation. The King’s Speech (2010)Ĭolin Firth stars in this period drama as King George who must battle to overcome his speech impediment in order to deliver a rousing speech that inspires his people to unite in battle. If you’re interested in politics and want to learn some more political language check out Four Lions and The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer too. Warning: it contains some very strong language – as we’re sure the real corridors of power do too! Britain really excels at political movies. The script pokes fun at political language and contrasts the language used by British politicians against that of the more bombastic Americans.
Start now In the Loop (2009)ĭirected by Armando Iannucci, this political drama takes a darkly satirical look at the events leading up to the Iraq war.
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