{"id":45977,"date":"2020-12-16T12:20:40","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T11:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/?p=45977"},"modified":"2021-01-07T12:52:05","modified_gmt":"2021-01-07T11:52:05","slug":"5-christmas-movies-on-netflix-to-practise-your-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/en\/5-christmas-movies-on-netflix-to-practise-your-english\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Christmas Movies On Netflix To Practise Your English"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">Christmas movies are one of the best things about the holiday season. They\u2019re fun, they get you in the mood for the holidays, and they\u2019re a great excuse to practise your English!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">Netflix has a wide selection of Christmas movies to choose from. Resist the temptation to watch the dubbed version and pick the original English instead. You\u2019ll find that it\u2019s a fantastic way to hear different accents, mimic the actors\u2019 pronunciation, and learn some festive vocabulary.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">So get yourself a mug of hot chocolate and a cosy blanket. It\u2019s time to put on one of these Christmas movies and start <a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/en\/how-to-improve-your-english-with-netflix\/\">improving your English with Netflix<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #2d346f;\"><strong>1. Holidate<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">Holidate tells the story of two strangers who agree to be each other&#8217;s&#8217; <strong><em><span style=\"color: #008000;\">plus-ones<\/span><\/em><\/strong> for an entire year. Sloane (Emma Roberts) and Jackson (Luke Bracey) are both tired of the pressure and judgment they face for being single on holidays. So, they <strong><em><span style=\"color: #008000;\">strike up a pact<\/span><\/em> <\/strong>and decide on a set of rules for their platonic relationship. But, as luck would have it, they realise they have genuine feelings for each other along the way.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">This story will <em><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>resonate with<\/strong><\/span><\/em> anyone who\u2019s had to explain themselves for not bringing a date to a Christmas party \u2013 and anyone who&#8217;s ever felt lonely over the holidays.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3e6c80;\"><strong>Why is it good for learning English?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">Holidate is a great film for practising different accents. While the character of Sloane is played by an American actress, the male protagonist Jackson is played by a British actor. So, their conversations offer a great chance for language learners to listen to different accents and switch between them rapidly.<\/p>\n<div class=\"element_size_\"><iframe title=\"Holidate starring Emma Roberts | Find Your Perfect Plus-One | Official Trailer | Netflix\" width=\"870\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hxaaAoI57fk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #2d346f;\"><strong>2. Klaus<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">Klaus is a modern take on the classic Christmas theme of love and kindness. This animated film tells the story of Jesper, a postman stationed on a frozen island above the Arctic Circle, who makes friends with a mysterious toymaker named Klaus. Together, they put an end to a long-running <strong><em><span style=\"color: #008000;\">feud<\/span><\/em><\/strong> between the townsfolk and succeed in bringing joy to their hearts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">Klaus\u2019s love for making toys and Jesper\u2019s enthusiasm to deliver them makes them great partners as they unknowingly create a beautiful holiday tradition.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">This humorous, family-friendly tale of selflessness is bound to awaken the Christmas spirit in everyone.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3e6c80;\"><strong>Why is it good for learning English?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">Klaus has some excellent voice-acting performances by award-winning actors like J.K. Simmons (as Klaus) and Jason Schwartzman (as Jesper). It\u2019s easy to understand for language learners. And it has plenty of funny moments that offer a chance to learn new expressions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"element_size_\"><iframe title=\"Klaus | Official Trailer | Netflix\" width=\"870\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/taE3PwurhYM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #2d346f;\"><strong>3. The Knight Before Christmas<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">The Knight Before Christmas is a fantastic story about an unhappy science teacher who falls in love with a time-travelling medieval knight. Brooke (Vanessa Hudgens) and Sir Cole (Josh Whitehouse) meet during the holiday season in present-day America. The unlikely romance <strong><em><span style=\"color: #008000;\">unfolds<\/span><\/em><\/strong> as Brooke tries to help Sir Cole adjust to the modern world and find a way to get home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">This film is a tasteful romantic comedy that\u2019s perfect for watching on your own or together with your <strong><em><span style=\"color: #008000;\">significant other<\/span><\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3e6c80;\"><strong>Why is it good for learning English?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">Since the character of Sir Cole is a 14th-century knight, he not only acts but also speaks like one. This offers language learners a great chance to listen to an actor speaking in a British accent and using old-fashioned expressions and <strong><em><span style=\"color: #008000;\">pleasantries<\/span><\/em><\/strong>. Try guessing the meaning of Sir Cole\u2019s words from the context of the conversation!<\/p>\n<div class=\"element_size_\"><iframe title=\"The Knight Before Christmas starring Vanessa Hudgens | Official Trailer | Netflix\" width=\"870\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-JtwROpSVWc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #2d346f;\"><strong>4. Let It Snow<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">Let It Snow follows a group of young people who spend Christmas Eve in a small town amid a snowstorm. Based on the best-selling novel of the same name, the film presents a light-hearted rendition of the \u201cbest friends fall in love\u201d theme. While Tobin (Mitchell Hope) struggles to <strong><em><span style=\"color: #008000;\">muster up the courage<\/span><\/em><\/strong> to tell Angie (Kiernan Shipka) he likes her, the rest of the characters get their own storyline. What all of them share is the message of self-love, acceptance, and respect for other people.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">All in all, Let It Snow is a great choice for a hopeful, feel-good movie that\u2019s all about friendship and young love.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3e6c80;\"><strong>Why is it good for learning English?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">Let It Snow has some of the most hilarious scenes of the holiday season. They\u2019re also packed with American slang and expressions used by the younger generation. It\u2019s great for practising a casual, conversational style of English.<\/p>\n<div class=\"element_size_\"><iframe title=\"Let It Snow | Official Trailer | Netflix\" width=\"870\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pitxxQYZcug?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #2d346f;\"><strong>5. Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey is a unique holiday musical with all the characters, costumes and tunes you could ever want in a Christmas movie. It\u2019s set in an imaginary world where toymaker Jeronicus Jangle (Forest Whitaker) gets help from his adventurous granddaughter Journey (Madalen Mills) to find a stolen magical invention.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">This movie is a great pick if you just want to <strong><em><span style=\"color: #008000;\">wind down<\/span><\/em><\/strong> and immerse yourself in the wonder and magic of Christmas. The visuals are impressive and the dialogue will keep you engaged throughout the story.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3e6c80;\"><strong>Why is it good for learning English?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">Jingle Jangle features a wide variety of American accents. And, its cast has several child actors whose speech is easy to understand and learn from. If you\u2019d like, try using the <a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/en\/shadowing-improve-fluency-at-c2-level\/\">shadowing technique<\/a> to imitate their speech and practise your pronunciation!<\/p>\n<div class=\"element_size_\"><iframe title=\"Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey | Everything is Possible | Official Trailer | Netflix\" width=\"870\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aYPUYVgwLWY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 20px;\"><em>Have you seen any of these movies? Let us know how you liked them in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 20px;\"><em>And, if you\u2019re looking for more tips on what to watch during the holidays, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/en\/5-of-the-best-netflix-series-to-learn-english\/\">the 5 best Netflix series to learn English<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"devider element_size_>\"><div style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px; \" class=\"divider3\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"color: ##ec6b05;\"><strong>Glossary for Language Learners<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">Find the following words in the article and then write down any new ones you didn\u2019t know.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em>Plus-one (n):<\/em><\/span> a person who accompanies someone else to an event.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em>Strike up a pact (pv):<\/em><\/span> make a deal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em>Resonate with (pv):<\/em><\/span> evoke memories or emotions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em>Feud (n):<\/em><\/span> a prolonged fight or dispute.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em>Unfold (v):<\/em><\/span> gradually happen.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em>Significant other (n):<\/em><\/span> romantic partner.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em>Pleasantry (n):<\/em><\/span> a remark made out of politeness.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em>Muster up the courage (pv):<\/em><\/span> gather the strength to do something brave.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em>Wind down (pv):<\/em><\/span> relax.<\/p>\n<div class=\"devider element_size_>\"><div style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px; \" class=\"divider1\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\"><strong>Key<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">n = noun<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">pv = phrasal verb<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 15px;\">v = verb<\/p>\n<div class=\"devider element_size_>\"><div style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px; \" class=\"divider1\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #055f65;\"><strong><div class=\"messagebox alert alert-info\" style=\"align:left; background:#ffffff; color:#2D346F; border:1px solid #ffffff\"><h4>Study English at Oxford House Barcelona<\/h4><i class=\"icon-info-sign\"><\/i>Interested in taking an English course at Oxford House Barcelona? 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