Signature Courses “English Through Movies & TV Series | Speaking Practice 1:1”

Hi! My name is Olena Chepurna. I am a linguist, English teacher, and screenwriter with 17 years of teaching experience. I have developed English courses based on movies and TV series specifically for adults, from beginner to advanced levels. Lessons are held online as individual or pair video sessions.
You watch a movie or TV series and prepare using my original workbooks and video vocabulary materials. During the lesson, we focus on speaking practice: we discuss the plot, scenes, dialogues, and characters and immediately use new vocabulary in conversation.
From the intermediate level, you can choose the movie or TV series you would like to study or that is connected with your career. I have a large library of original workbooks and video vocabulary materials for different movies and TV series. If your chosen title is not yet available, I can create a workbook and video vocabulary materials specifically for you.
The consultation and trial lesson are free. Please contact me to confirm the lesson fee. To book a trial lesson, message me on any social network or messenger, or call me.

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English Courses Through TV Series |
Speaking Practice

☑ Beginner Level A1–A2
● Extra English (2002–2004) — a British educational comedy series about four young people and their everyday life in London. Vocabulary: introductions, home, shopping, work, leisure, and everyday communication.
● ALF (1986–1990) — an American comedy series about an alien who moves in with an ordinary American family. Vocabulary: family, home, everyday life, food, emotions, and daily communication.
☑ Intermediate Level B1–B2
● Friends (1994–2004) — an American comedy series about the lives of six friends in New York City. Vocabulary: friendship, relationships, dating, work, emotions, and everyday communication.
● Modern Family (2009–2020) — an American mockumentary-style comedy series about the lives of three related families. Vocabulary: family, parenting, relationships, everyday life, conflicts, and emotions.
● How I Met Your Mother (2005–2014) — an American romantic comedy series about friendship, love, and relationships in New York City. Vocabulary: dating, love, friendship, career, leisure, and informal communication.
● Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021) — an American comedy series about detectives working at a police precinct in Brooklyn. Vocabulary: work, teamwork, crime, investigations, conflict, and humor.
● Sex and the City (1998–2004) — an American romantic comedy-drama series about the lives, friendships, and relationships of four women in New York City. Vocabulary: love, dating, relationships, friendship, career, and city life.
☑ Intermediate and Advanced Levels B1–C1
● Emily in Paris (2020–) — an American romantic comedy-drama series about an American woman who moves to Paris to work at a marketing agency. Vocabulary: marketing, career, social media, brands, professional communication, and relationships.
● Silicon Valley (2014–2019) — an American comedy series about programmers building a technology startup in Silicon Valley. Vocabulary: business, IT, technology, startups, investment, presentations, and negotiations.
● Breaking Bad (2008–2013) — an American crime drama series about a chemistry teacher who enters the drug trade after receiving a serious diagnosis. Vocabulary: conflict, crime, risk, money, family, decision-making, and motivation.
● How to Get Away with Murder (2014–2020) — an American legal drama thriller about a law professor and her students who become involved in criminal cases. Vocabulary: criminal law, evidence, investigations, court proceedings, and legal argumentation.
● The Good Wife (2009–2016) — an American legal and political drama series about a lawyer returning to legal practice after a long career break. Vocabulary: law, court cases, legal practice, negotiations, and professional communication.
● The Good Fight (2017–2022) — an American legal and political drama series about lawyers working against the backdrop of contemporary political and social conflicts. Vocabulary: law, politics, court proceedings, social issues, and argumentation.
● Suits (2011–2019) — an American legal drama series about lawyers working at a prestigious New York law firm. Vocabulary: law, business, contracts, negotiations, career, and professional communication.
● Boston Legal (2004–2008) — an American legal comedy-drama series about attorneys working at a large Boston law firm. Vocabulary: law, courtroom debate, argumentation, persuasion, and professional communication.
● House of Cards (2013–2018) — an American political drama series about a politician determined to reach the highest levels of power in Washington, D.C. Vocabulary: politics, power, elections, government, negotiations, and manipulation.
● Downton Abbey (2010–2015) — a British historical drama series about an aristocratic family and their servants in early 20th-century England. Vocabulary: British English, formal communication, social class, family, household life, and historical vocabulary.

English Courses Through Movies |
Speaking Practice

Courses are organized by English level, genre, and vocabulary focus. Each course is designed to develop speaking skills, listening comprehension, and active vocabulary. Below are examples of available courses. The full catalogue includes many more films and is regularly updated with new materials.
☑ Elementary & Intermediate Level A2–B1
Animated Films
● Inside Out (2015) — an American animated comedy-drama about the emotions inside the mind of a young girl dealing with a move and major changes in her life. Vocabulary: emotions, feelings, family, memories, change, and communication.
● Soul (2020) — an American animated fantasy film about a music teacher who rethinks the meaning of life and his true purpose. Vocabulary: music, dreams, career, life goals, emotions, and self-fulfillment.
● Ratatouille (2007) — an American animated comedy about a rat who dreams of becoming a chef in Paris. Vocabulary: food, cooking, restaurants, professions, skills, and dreams.
● Leap! (2016) — an animated adventure film about an orphan girl who dreams of becoming a ballerina in Paris. Vocabulary: dance, learning, dreams, competition, friendship, and motivation.
● Sing (2016) — an American animated musical comedy about a singing competition organized by a theater owner. Vocabulary: music, performances, talent, work, competition, and self-confidence.
● Toy Story (1995) — an American animated comedy-adventure about toys that come to life when humans are not around. Vocabulary: friendship, jealousy, adventures, feelings, and everyday communication.
● Madagascar (2005) — an American animated comedy about animals from a New York zoo who find themselves in Madagascar. Vocabulary: friendship, animals, travel, adventures, freedom, and humor.
● Rio (2011) — an American animated musical adventure about a rare parrot who travels to Rio de Janeiro. Vocabulary: travel, animals, friendship, relationships, adventures, and nature.
● Ice Age (2002) — an American animated adventure comedy about a group of animals trying to return a human baby to his family. Vocabulary: animals, friendship, family, danger, travel, and helping others.
● Finding Nemo (2003) — an American animated adventure about a father who crosses the ocean in search of his son. Vocabulary: family, fear, travel, the ocean, friendship, and helping others.
● Finding Dory (2016) — an American animated adventure about Dory’s journey to find her family. Vocabulary: family, memory, searching, friendship, the ocean, and emotions.
● Zootopia (2016) — an American animated comedy-mystery about a rabbit police officer investigating a mysterious case. Vocabulary: professions, police work, investigations, society, prejudice, and cooperation.
● The Boss Baby (2017) — an American animated comedy about an unusual baby on a secret corporate mission. Vocabulary: family, children, work, business, competition, and humor.
● The Secret Life of Pets (2016) — an American animated comedy about the adventures of pets while their owners are away. Vocabulary: pets, home, friendship, adventures, and everyday situations.
● Despicable Me (2010) — an American animated comedy about a supervillain whose life changes after meeting three young girls. Vocabulary: family, children, plans, emotions, relationships, and humor.
● Hotel Transylvania (2012) — an American animated comedy about a hotel for monsters and an overprotective father. Vocabulary: family, hotels, vacations, relationships, dating, and humor.
● Storks (2016) — an American animated adventure comedy about storks working for a delivery service who accidentally receive an order to deliver a baby. Vocabulary: work, delivery, family, children, teamwork, and adventures.
● Turbo (2013) — an American animated sports comedy about a snail who dreams of becoming a racing driver. Vocabulary: racing, sports, dreams, competition, speed, and motivation.
● The Lorax (2012) — an American animated musical fantasy about a boy who discovers the story behind the disappearance of trees. Vocabulary: nature, ecology, business, responsibility, and the environment.
● Tangled (2010) — an American animated musical fantasy about a princess who leaves her tower to discover the outside world. Vocabulary: adventures, dreams, family, relationships, emotions, and travel.
● Flushed Away (2006) — a British-American animated adventure comedy about a pet rat who finds himself in an underground world beneath London. Vocabulary: home, adventures, danger, friendship, and conversational British English.
Family Comedies
● Home Alone (1990) — an American Christmas family comedy about a boy who is accidentally left home alone during the holidays. Vocabulary: family, home, holidays, everyday life, shopping, and everyday communication.
● Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) — an American family comedy-drama about a divorced father who disguises himself as a nanny to spend more time with his children. Vocabulary: family, children, marriage, divorce, work, and everyday life.
● Beethoven (1992) — an American family comedy about a family whose life changes when a large St. Bernard joins their household. Vocabulary: family, pets, home, children, and everyday situations.
● The Parent Trap (1998) — an American family romantic comedy about twin sisters trying to reunite their divorced parents. Vocabulary: family, relationships, travel, children, plans, and emotions.
● Marley & Me (2008) — an American family comedy-drama about a married couple and the dog who becomes an important part of their family. Vocabulary: family, marriage, children, pets, work, and life changes.
● We Bought a Zoo (2011) — an American family comedy-drama about a father who starts a new life with his children by buying a zoo. Vocabulary: family, animals, work, change, responsibility, and emotions.
☑ Intermediate Level B1–B2
Comedies
● Police Academy (1984) — an American comedy about a diverse group of recruits training at a police academy. Vocabulary: police work, training, rules, jobs, conflicts, and humor.
● Dumb and Dumber (1994) — an American comedy about two friends who go on a road trip to return a lost briefcase. Vocabulary: friendship, travel, meeting people, misunderstandings, and informal English.
● Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) — an American detective comedy about an eccentric investigator specializing in missing animals. Vocabulary: investigations, animals, professions, questions, and humor.
● Liar Liar (1997) — an American fantasy comedy about a lawyer who loses the ability to lie for one day. Vocabulary: law, family, work, truth, persuasion, and everyday communication.
● The Mask (1994) — an American fantasy comedy about a bank clerk whose magical mask transforms him into his uninhibited alter ego. Vocabulary: personality, emotions, dating, work, crime, and humor.
● Groundhog Day (1993) — an American fantasy romantic comedy about a TV weatherman forced to relive the same day over and over. Vocabulary: work, personality, relationships, everyday situations, and personal change.
● Bruce Almighty (2003) — an American fantasy comedy about a television reporter who is given divine powers. Vocabulary: work, relationships, wishes, responsibility, emotions, and humor.
● Meet the Parents (2000) — an American romantic comedy about a man meeting his girlfriend’s parents for the first time. Vocabulary: introductions, family, relationships, awkward situations, and informal communication.
● Night at the Museum (2006) — an American fantasy adventure comedy about a museum night guard whose exhibits come to life. Vocabulary: work, museums, history, adventures, instructions, and communication.
Romantic Dramas & Comedies
● As Good as It Gets (1997) — an American romantic comedy-drama about a lonely writer whose life changes through new relationships. Vocabulary: personality, emotions, relationships, communication, and personal change.
● Notting Hill (1999) — a British romantic comedy about a bookstore owner and a world-famous actress. Vocabulary: dating, love, relationships, celebrities, and conversational British English.
● You've Got Mail (1998) — an American romantic comedy about two business rivals who unknowingly fall in love online. Vocabulary: dating, correspondence, business, books, relationships, and everyday communication.
● Sleepless in Seattle (1993) — an American romantic comedy-drama about a widowed father and a woman who learns about him through a radio show. Vocabulary: love, family, dating, feelings, and relationships.
● Serendipity (2001) — an American romantic comedy about two people who leave it to fate to decide whether they will meet again. Vocabulary: dating, love, fate, decisions, and relationships.
● P.S. I Love You (2007) — a romantic drama about a woman who receives letters left by her husband after his death. Vocabulary: love, loss, grief, memories, friendship, and emotions.
● Me Before You (2016) — a British romantic drama about a young woman who becomes a caregiver for a paralyzed man. Vocabulary: relationships, caregiving, health, life choices, and emotions.
● The Fault in Our Stars (2014) — an American romantic drama about two teenagers who meet at a cancer support group. Vocabulary: love, health, family, support, fear, and emotions.
● One Day (2011) — a romantic drama following the relationship between two people on the same date over many years. Vocabulary: friendship, love, career, life changes, and relationships.
● The Notebook (2004) — an American romantic drama about a couple’s lifelong love story. Vocabulary: love, family, memories, choices, conflicts, and emotions.
● Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) — a British romantic comedy about a single woman trying to change her life and find love. Vocabulary: dating, work, relationships, self-esteem, and conversational British English.
● The Proposal (2009) — an American romantic comedy about an executive who convinces her assistant to pretend they are engaged to solve an immigration problem. Vocabulary: work, office life, relationships, family, agreements, and communication.
● Friends with Benefits (2011) — an American romantic comedy about two friends trying to separate physical intimacy from emotional attachment. Vocabulary: dating, relationships, friendship, work, and informal communication.
● Love & Other Drugs (2010) — an American romantic comedy-drama about a pharmaceutical sales representative and a young woman living with a chronic illness. Vocabulary: relationships, medicine, pharmaceuticals, work, and emotions.
● Pretty Woman (1990) — an American romantic comedy about a wealthy businessman and a woman whose chance encounter develops into a relationship. Vocabulary: dating, relationships, business, money, shopping, and social communication.
● Dirty Dancing (1987) — an American romantic drama about a young woman who falls in love with a dance instructor during a family vacation. Vocabulary: dancing, family, love, vacations, conflicts, and emotions.
● Meet Joe Black (1998) — an American romantic fantasy drama about Death taking human form and discovering love. Vocabulary: love, life, death, family, business, and philosophical conversations.
● The Lake House (2006) — an American romantic fantasy drama about two people corresponding while living in different time periods. Vocabulary: correspondence, love, time, work, feelings, and relationships.
● Kate & Leopold (2001) — an American romantic fantasy comedy about a man from the 19th century who finds himself in modern New York. Vocabulary: dating, relationships, manners, work, modern life, and cultural differences.
● About Time (2013) — a British romantic fantasy comedy-drama about a man who can travel through time and tries to build a happy life. Vocabulary: family, love, everyday life, decisions, and emotions.
● Dear John (2010) — an American romantic drama about a soldier and a student whose relationship continues through letters while he is serving overseas. Vocabulary: love, correspondence, the military, distance, family, and emotions.
● There's Something About Mary (1998) — an American romantic comedy about a man who tries to reconnect with his high-school crush years later. Vocabulary: dating, relationships, appearance, competition, and informal communication.
● Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) — a British romantic comedy about a group of friends, love, and relationships against the backdrop of weddings and a funeral. Vocabulary: dating, weddings, friendship, love, and British English.
● The Wedding Singer (1998) — an American romantic comedy about a wedding singer who falls in love with a waitress. Vocabulary: weddings, work, music, dating, and relationships.
● 27 Dresses (2008) — an American romantic comedy about a woman who constantly helps organize other people’s weddings while neglecting her own love life. Vocabulary: weddings, work, relationships, family, and emotions.
● Sweet Home Alabama (2002) — an American romantic comedy about a New York fashion designer who returns home to resolve a relationship from her past. Vocabulary: love, marriage, family, career, hometown life, and life choices.
● Set It Up (2018) — an American romantic comedy about two assistants who try to make their demanding bosses fall in love. Vocabulary: office life, career, management, dating, plans, and relationships.
● Love, Guaranteed (2020) — an American romantic comedy about a lawyer who takes a case against an online dating service. Vocabulary: dating, law, work, relationships, and online communication.
● 13 Going on 30 (2004) — an American romantic fantasy comedy about a thirteen-year-old girl who suddenly wakes up as a thirty-year-old woman. Vocabulary: friendship, work, adult life, relationships, dreams, and personal change.
☑ Intermediate & Advanced Level B1–C1
Dramas
● Forrest Gump (1994) — an American comedy-drama about a man who unexpectedly becomes involved in major events in American history. Vocabulary: life, family, friendship, love, war, work, and American society.
● The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) — an American fantasy romantic drama about a man who is born old and grows younger with age. Vocabulary: age, life, love, time, family, and life changes.
● American Beauty (1999) — an American psychological drama about a midlife crisis and hidden conflicts within an American family. Vocabulary: family, marriage, work, self-esteem, conflicts, and personal change.
● Juno (2007) — an American comedy-drama about a teenager dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. Vocabulary: teenage life, family, pregnancy, relationships, decisions, and emotions.
● The Shawshank Redemption (1994) — an American prison drama about a banker sentenced to life in prison. Vocabulary: crime, prison, justice, friendship, hope, and freedom.
● Clouds (2020) — an American biographical musical drama about a teenage musician living with a terminal illness. Vocabulary: health, music, family, friendship, dreams, and emotions.
● Dallas Buyers Club (2013) — an American biographical drama about a man with HIV who creates a system for accessing alternative treatments. Vocabulary: medicine, health, treatment, pharmaceuticals, law, and society.
Historical & Biographical Dramas
● The King's Speech (2010) — a British historical biographical drama about King George VI and his work with a speech therapist to overcome his stammer. Vocabulary: public speaking, pronunciation, monarchy, politics, and formal British English.
● The Great Gatsby (2013) — a romantic drama about wealth, love, and American society in the 1920s. Vocabulary: society, money, status, parties, love, and relationships.
● The Aviator (2004) — an American biographical drama about entrepreneur, aviator, and film producer Howard Hughes. Vocabulary: aviation, business, the film industry, investment, mental health, and career.
● Oppenheimer (2023) — an American biographical historical drama about physicist Robert Oppenheimer and the development of the atomic bomb. Vocabulary: science, physics, war, politics, government hearings, and responsibility.
Business & Career
● The Devil Wears Prada (2006) — an American comedy-drama about a young journalist who becomes an assistant to an influential fashion magazine editor. Vocabulary: career, fashion, office life, deadlines, management, and professional communication.
● The Intern (2015) — an American comedy-drama about a retiree who becomes an intern at an e-commerce company. Vocabulary: business, office life, management, teamwork, career, and professional communication.
● Up in the Air (2009) — an American comedy-drama about a corporate specialist who travels around the country firing employees. Vocabulary: career, business travel, HR, layoffs, workplace communication, and travel.
● I Don't Know How She Does It (2011) — an American comedy about a career woman trying to balance work, marriage, and motherhood. Vocabulary: career, family, office life, time management, and work-life balance.
● The Founder (2016) — an American biographical drama about the development of McDonald's into a global restaurant business. Vocabulary: entrepreneurship, franchising, sales, negotiations, contracts, and business strategy.
● The Social Network (2010) — an American biographical drama about the creation of Facebook and conflicts between its founders. Vocabulary: startups, technology, investment, partnerships, law, and business.
● Steve Jobs (2015) — an American biographical drama about the Apple co-founder against the backdrop of major product launches. Vocabulary: technology, business, presentations, management, marketing, and negotiations.
● What Women Want (2000) — an American romantic comedy about an advertising executive who unexpectedly gains the ability to hear women’s thoughts. Vocabulary: advertising, marketing, office life, presentations, relationships, and communication.
Money, Negotiation & Persuasion
● Moneyball (2011) — an American biographical sports drama about a baseball manager who uses statistics to build a competitive team. Vocabulary: management, statistics, sports, budgets, negotiations, and decision-making.
● Thank You for Smoking (2005) — an American satirical comedy about a tobacco industry lobbyist who professionally defends controversial positions. Vocabulary: argumentation, persuasion, PR, media, debates, and public speaking.
● The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) — an American biographical black comedy about stockbroker Jordan Belfort and his financial company. Vocabulary: finance, sales, investment, negotiations, money, and persuasion.
Legal English
● The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) — an American legal thriller about a criminal defense lawyer who takes on a complicated assault case. Vocabulary: criminal law, defense, evidence, court proceedings, and legal argumentation.
● Erin Brockovich (2000) — an American biographical legal drama about a woman who helps investigate water contamination caused by a major corporation. Vocabulary: law, environmental issues, documents, negotiations, evidence, and corporate responsibility.
● The Devil's Advocate (1997) — an American supernatural legal thriller about an ambitious lawyer who joins a prestigious New York law firm. Vocabulary: law, court cases, career, morality, persuasion, and professional communication.
● 12 Angry Men (1957) — an American courtroom drama about twelve jurors deciding the fate of a young man accused of murder. Vocabulary: evidence, argumentation, persuasion, reasonable doubt, justice, and discussion.
● Primal Fear (1996) — an American legal thriller about a lawyer defending a young man accused of murder. Vocabulary: criminal law, court proceedings, evidence, questioning, psychology, and argumentation.
Crime & Thrillers
● Catch Me If You Can (2002) — an American biographical crime comedy-drama about a young con artist and the FBI agent pursuing him. Vocabulary: fraud, documents, professions, money, investigations, and law.
● Match Point (2005) — a psychological thriller about a former tennis player whose ambitions and romantic relationships lead to crime. Vocabulary: relationships, social status, career, conflicts, crime, and motivation.
Science Fiction
● Ex Machina (2014) — a British science-fiction psychological thriller about a programmer who tests artificial intelligence in the form of a humanoid robot. Vocabulary: artificial intelligence, programming, consciousness, behavior, technology, and ethics.
● Her (2013) — an American science-fiction romantic drama about a man who falls in love with an AI operating system. Vocabulary: technology, artificial intelligence, relationships, emotions, loneliness, and communication.
● I, Robot (2004) — an American science-fiction action film about a detective investigating a crime involving a robot. Vocabulary: robots, artificial intelligence, police work, technology, rules, and investigations.
● The Matrix (1999) — an American science-fiction action film about a programmer who discovers the true nature of his reality. Vocabulary: technology, computers, reality, control, choice, and freedom.
● In Time (2011) — an American science-fiction thriller set in a future where lifetime is used as currency. Vocabulary: time, money, inequality, society, crime, and the future.
● Ready Player One (2018) — an American science-fiction adventure about a virtual world where players compete for control of a digital empire. Vocabulary: video games, virtual reality, technology, competition, and teamwork.
● Minority Report (2002) — an American science-fiction thriller about a future system that predicts crimes before they happen. Vocabulary: crime, police work, technology, prediction, law, and freedom of choice.
● Limitless (2011) — an American science-fiction thriller about a writer who gains access to a drug that dramatically enhances his mental abilities. Vocabulary: career, finance, intelligence, risk, success, and decision-making.
● Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) — an American science-fiction action film about the fight to save humanity’s future from artificial intelligence. Vocabulary: technology, artificial intelligence, the future, danger, protection, and survival.
● Men in Black (1997) — an American science-fiction comedy about a secret organization that monitors alien activity on Earth. Vocabulary: space, aliens, secret services, investigations, technology, and humor.
Fantasy & Adventure
● Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) — a British-American fantasy adventure about a boy who discovers the magical world and begins studying at Hogwarts. Vocabulary: school, learning, friendship, magic, rules, and adventures.
● Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) — a fantasy adventure about Harry’s second year at Hogwarts and mysterious events at the school. Vocabulary: school, magic, investigations, danger, friendship, and British English.
● Avatar (2009) — an American science-fiction adventure about a former Marine caught between humans and the inhabitants of Pandora. Vocabulary: nature, science, the military, culture, conflict, and the environment.
● Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) — an American fantasy adventure about pirates, a cursed ship, and a mission to rescue a kidnapped woman. Vocabulary: the sea, ships, travel, danger, adventures, and negotiation.
Themed Courses
Travel
● Eat Pray Love (2010) — an American biographical romantic drama about a woman who travels through Italy, India, and Indonesia after her divorce. Vocabulary: travel, countries, food, culture, relationships, and self-discovery.
● The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) — an American adventure comedy-drama about a man who leaves his ordinary life behind and travels around the world. Vocabulary: travel, work, adventures, risk, dreams, and life changes.
● A Walk in the Woods (2015) — an American adventure comedy-drama about two old friends hiking the Appalachian Trail. Vocabulary: travel, nature, hiking, equipment, friendship, and physical activity.
● The Bucket List (2007) — an American comedy-drama about two seriously ill men who travel together to fulfill their dreams. Vocabulary: travel, health, dreams, friendship, life goals, and emotions.
● Under the Tuscan Sun (2003) — an American romantic comedy-drama about a writer who buys a house in Tuscany after her divorce and starts a new life. Vocabulary: travel, housing, renovation, culture, meeting people, and life changes.
Christmas & Holidays
● Love Actually (2003) — a British Christmas romantic comedy about several interconnected love stories in London before Christmas. Vocabulary: love, family, work, holidays, relationships, and British English.
● The Holiday (2006) — a romantic comedy about two women who swap homes in the UK and the US for Christmas. Vocabulary: travel, accommodation, holidays, meeting people, relationships, and emotions.
● While You Were Sleeping (1995) — an American Christmas romantic comedy about a lonely woman who is mistakenly believed to be the fiancée of a man in a coma. Vocabulary: family, dating, relationships, hospital situations, holidays, and everyday communication.
● The Family Man (2000) — an American romantic fantasy drama about a successful businessman who experiences an alternative life with a family. Vocabulary: family, career, money, life choices, relationships, and holidays.
● Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) — an American Christmas family comedy about a boy who accidentally finds himself alone in New York City. Vocabulary: travel, hotels, shopping, city life, family, and holidays.
● The Christmas Chronicles (2018) — an American Christmas adventure comedy about children who help Santa Claus save Christmas. Vocabulary: Christmas, family, gifts, adventures, traditions, and emotions.
● Jingle All the Way (1996) — an American Christmas family comedy about a father trying to find a popular toy for his son. Vocabulary: shopping, gifts, family, stores, competition, and holidays.
● New Year's Eve (2011) — an American romantic comedy about several interconnected stories in New York City on New Year’s Eve. Vocabulary: holidays, plans, relationships, work, meeting people, and city life.
Cooking
● Chef (2014) — an American comedy-drama about a chef who leaves a restaurant and starts his own food truck. Vocabulary: cooking, restaurants, ingredients, food preparation, business, and customer service.
● Julie & Julia (2009) — an American biographical comedy-drama about two women whose stories are connected through French cuisine. Vocabulary: recipes, ingredients, cooking techniques, blogging, and professional kitchens.
● No Reservations (2007) — an American romantic comedy-drama about a chef at an upscale restaurant whose life changes after a family tragedy. Vocabulary: restaurants, kitchens, dishes, orders, work, and professional communication.
● The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014) — a comedy-drama about an Indian family opening a restaurant opposite an acclaimed French restaurant. Vocabulary: restaurant business, cooking, ingredients, flavors, competition, and culture.
Psychology & Psychiatry
● One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) — an American psychological drama about patients in a psychiatric hospital and the conflict between personal freedom and institutional control. Vocabulary: psychiatry, mental health, treatment, behavior, hospitals, and patient interaction.
● Good Will Hunting (1997) — an American psychological drama about a gifted young man and his work with a psychotherapist. Vocabulary: psychotherapy, emotions, trauma, relationships, self-esteem, and personal change.
● Girl, Interrupted (1999) — an American biographical psychological drama about a young woman receiving treatment in a psychiatric hospital. Vocabulary: psychiatry, diagnosis, treatment, mental health, behavior, and emotions.
● A Beautiful Mind (2001) — an American biographical drama about mathematician John Nash and his life with a mental health condition. Vocabulary: mental health, symptoms, treatment, science, university life, and relationships.
● Awakenings (1990) — an American biographical medical drama about a doctor who tests a new treatment on patients with a severe neurological condition. Vocabulary: medicine, neurology, patients, treatment, symptoms, and hospitals.
Motorsport
● Ford v Ferrari (2019) — an American biographical sports drama about a team developing a Ford racing car to challenge Ferrari at Le Mans. Vocabulary: motorsport, cars, engineering, racing, teamwork, and competition.
● Rush (2013) — a biographical sports drama about the Formula One rivalry between James Hunt and Niki Lauda. Vocabulary: Formula One, racing, risk, teams, competition, and sports careers.
● F1: The Movie (2025) — an American sports drama about an experienced driver returning to Formula One to help a struggling team and its young driver. Vocabulary: Formula One, race cars, racing strategy, teamwork, competition, and professional sports.
Boxing
● Rocky (1976) — an American sports drama about an unknown boxer who gets the chance to fight the world heavyweight champion. Vocabulary: boxing, training, sports careers, motivation, competition, and relationships.
● Rocky II (1979) — an American sports drama about Rocky Balboa’s return to boxing and preparation for a rematch. Vocabulary: training, boxing, family, career, motivation, and competition.
● Rocky III (1982) — an American sports drama about a champion trying to regain his form and confidence after defeat. Vocabulary: boxing, training, victory, defeat, competition, and motivation.
● Rocky IV (1985) — an American sports drama about Rocky Balboa’s confrontation with Soviet boxer Ivan Drago. Vocabulary: boxing, training, rivalry, sports, motivation, and competition.
● Creed (2015) — an American sports drama about Apollo Creed’s son training under Rocky Balboa. Vocabulary: boxing, training, mentorship, sports careers, motivation, and family.
● Creed II (2018) — an American sports drama about Adonis Creed preparing for a deeply personal fight against Ivan Drago’s son. Vocabulary: boxing, training, family, rivalry, motivation, and sports psychology.
● Creed III (2023) — an American sports drama about a successful boxer facing a friend from his past and a new professional challenge. Vocabulary: boxing, career, training, competition, the past, and conflict.
● Million Dollar Baby (2004) — an American sports drama about a woman determined to become a professional boxer under the guidance of an experienced trainer. Vocabulary: boxing, training, mentorship, sports careers, health, and motivation.
● The Fighter (2010) — an American biographical sports drama about boxer Micky Ward, his career, and his complicated family relationships. Vocabulary: boxing, training, family, addiction, career, and competition.
● Southpaw (2015) — an American sports drama about a boxing champion trying to rebuild his career and life after a personal tragedy. Vocabulary: boxing, training, loss, family, motivation, and recovery.
● Cinderella Man (2005) — an American biographical sports drama about boxer James Braddock’s return to the ring during the Great Depression. Vocabulary: boxing, money, family, work, economic hardship, and motivation.
● Ali (2001) — an American biographical sports drama about Muhammad Ali’s career and personal life. Vocabulary: boxing, sports careers, media, public speaking, society, and competition.