5 Horror Movies To Learn the English Language From
Diane Sherron
The human brain is designed in a special way that is based on emotions and even high levels of stress. It is always evident when we are trying to remember something or have to learn a foreign language. If we take an example of a famous song in a foreign language or consider an English-language horror movie for foreigners, it becomes clear that it's always easier to learn something when we feel emotional and keep all our senses under control as things get intense. It is one of the reasons why horror movies are so popular worldwide since we look inside of ourselves and become attached to the dialogues and do our best to understand what's being said to identify the danger and the sequence of the events that take place on the screen. Now, if you are a foreign speaker and would like to learn English, turning to famous horror movies with a sufficient amount of talking will help you to improve your language skills and have a great spooky start!
1. Halloween (1978).
Starting with the classics, it is hard to pass this horror flick. It is also one of the best examples of a movie that will keep you frightened and intense, which is exactly what you need as you are trying to learn with the help of the dialogues and thoughts that are expressed by the characters. It is a timeless classic that has great thrills that are supported by the excellent pronunciation of both John Carpenter and Jamie Lee Curtis. There is a lot already said about this horror movie, and it's much better to see it at least once to get the idea of why it became legendary. You will easily recognize many familiar elements if you compare them to the newer offerings.
2. The Shining (1980).
If there is at least one horror movie that should be almost obligatory for English language learners, then it is the famous adaptation of Stephen King's novel. When Stanley Kubrick takes the lead, it goes far beyond Jack Nicholson, who truly shines here. It is scary enough and has amazing dialogues and colloquial expressions worth learning by heart. You can even use some of it in your school assignments to impress your college professors. If you feel stuck and feel scared about the exams, consider checking Letsgradeit as one of the helpful options. It will make it easier to complete things on time and focus on language learning without thinking back about things that must be done all the time.
3. The Ring (2002).
Since "The Ring" is already an adaptation of the horror elements taken from the Japanese culture, you will be able to enjoy the English version of the movie with all the visual elements of the original. It will be frightening for all types of audiences and cultural backgrounds, as it has its fair share of ghosts. The performance of Naomi Watts alone makes it worth watching. If you are into horror movies that have an Asian vibe to them and want to learn the English language via adaptation, don’t miss this one!
4. Sinister (2012).
This movie is often linked to the Ring which has been reviewed above, because there are many similar things that you will instantly notice. Still, it is a familiar version of the aforementioned movie because it has been done by a trained writer who also adds the elements of detective and analysis to the classic haunted house horror story. It is one of the scariest movies to consider. If you want to get better subtitles than the shortened versions currently available online, it's best to approach human translation service help and explain your situation by focusing on the detailed subtitling techniques and the cultural points that should be mentioned as you are watching this rather complex script.
5. Hereditary (2018).
If you would like to focus on something that mixes the elements of supernatural powers, family challenges, and endless grief, this horror movie poses something totally different. I won't spoil the script for you by giving out details, but it's a horror movie that will stay in your memory for a long time and will definitely impress you. It's also good for learning a foreign language. Regardless of the language skill level that you have, it will be relatively easy to understand as you will establish an emotional attachment to the characters and will follow the events as they unfold.
The Importance of Subtitles
While the presence of subtitles is always helpful and allows us to read the text and learn how to spell, it also poses a distraction as we spend more time reading than following the characters' body language. Since it is especially important in the case of horror movies, the best solution would be to watch the movie with subtitles first and then explore it again in several days, yet this time without the use of subtitles. It will help you to train yourself and focus on your memory skills as you learn. As you work through subtitles, remember that they usually represent a shortened version of what's being said and serve only as supplementary content. Therefore, feel free to pause and playback things again if something needs to be clarified or even take notes as you learn how to combine the audiovisual aspect with the written text. This way, you will be able to train yourself in terms of language speed.
BIO
Diane Sherron loves watching horror movies as they help her explore the nature of the human mind and fight high stress levels. As an explorer and an educator, Diane loves to write and seek ways how to make horror movies work for modern learners as they face various challenges. Follow Diane to take your studies to another level and keep things fun.
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The human brain is designed in a special way that is based on emotions and even high levels of stress. It is always evident when we are trying to remember something or have to learn a foreign language. If we take an example of a famous song in a foreign language or consider an English-language horror movie for foreigners, it becomes clear that it's always easier to learn something when we feel emotional and keep all our senses under control as things get intense. It is one of the reasons why horror movies are so popular worldwide since we look inside of ourselves and become attached to the dialogues and do our best to understand what's being said to identify the danger and the sequence of the events that take place on the screen. Now, if you are a foreign speaker and would like to learn English, turning to famous horror movies with a sufficient amount of talking will help you to improve your language skills and have a great spooky start!
1. Halloween (1978).
Starting with the classics, it is hard to pass this horror flick. It is also one of the best examples of a movie that will keep you frightened and intense, which is exactly what you need as you are trying to learn with the help of the dialogues and thoughts that are expressed by the characters. It is a timeless classic that has great thrills that are supported by the excellent pronunciation of both John Carpenter and Jamie Lee Curtis. There is a lot already said about this horror movie, and it's much better to see it at least once to get the idea of why it became legendary. You will easily recognize many familiar elements if you compare them to the newer offerings.
2. The Shining (1980).
If there is at least one horror movie that should be almost obligatory for English language learners, then it is the famous adaptation of Stephen King's novel. When Stanley Kubrick takes the lead, it goes far beyond Jack Nicholson, who truly shines here. It is scary enough and has amazing dialogues and colloquial expressions worth learning by heart. You can even use some of it in your school assignments to impress your college professors. If you feel stuck and feel scared about the exams, consider checking Letsgradeit as one of the helpful options. It will make it easier to complete things on time and focus on language learning without thinking back about things that must be done all the time.
3. The Ring (2002).
Since "The Ring" is already an adaptation of the horror elements taken from the Japanese culture, you will be able to enjoy the English version of the movie with all the visual elements of the original. It will be frightening for all types of audiences and cultural backgrounds, as it has its fair share of ghosts. The performance of Naomi Watts alone makes it worth watching. If you are into horror movies that have an Asian vibe to them and want to learn the English language via adaptation, don’t miss this one!
4. Sinister (2012).
This movie is often linked to the Ring which has been reviewed above, because there are many similar things that you will instantly notice. Still, it is a familiar version of the aforementioned movie because it has been done by a trained writer who also adds the elements of detective and analysis to the classic haunted house horror story. It is one of the scariest movies to consider. If you want to get better subtitles than the shortened versions currently available online, it's best to approach human translation service help and explain your situation by focusing on the detailed subtitling techniques and the cultural points that should be mentioned as you are watching this rather complex script.
5. Hereditary (2018).
If you would like to focus on something that mixes the elements of supernatural powers, family challenges, and endless grief, this horror movie poses something totally different. I won't spoil the script for you by giving out details, but it's a horror movie that will stay in your memory for a long time and will definitely impress you. It's also good for learning a foreign language. Regardless of the language skill level that you have, it will be relatively easy to understand as you will establish an emotional attachment to the characters and will follow the events as they unfold.
The Importance of Subtitles
While the presence of subtitles is always helpful and allows us to read the text and learn how to spell, it also poses a distraction as we spend more time reading than following the characters' body language. Since it is especially important in the case of horror movies, the best solution would be to watch the movie with subtitles first and then explore it again in several days, yet this time without the use of subtitles. It will help you to train yourself and focus on your memory skills as you learn. As you work through subtitles, remember that they usually represent a shortened version of what's being said and serve only as supplementary content. Therefore, feel free to pause and playback things again if something needs to be clarified or even take notes as you learn how to combine the audiovisual aspect with the written text. This way, you will be able to train yourself in terms of language speed.
BIO
Diane Sherron loves watching horror movies as they help her explore the nature of the human mind and fight high stress levels. As an explorer and an educator, Diane loves to write and seek ways how to make horror movies work for modern learners as they face various challenges. Follow Diane to take your studies to another level and keep things fun.