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B1 Intermediate English 3:37 603 words Movies & Film

Charlie Chaplin - Final Speech from The Great Dictator

Charlie Chaplin · 10,597,434 views · Added 2 months ago

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This video features the iconic final speech from Charlie Chaplin’s *The Great Dictator*. By watching this, language learners will engage with a masterclass in rhetorical delivery, emphasizing the power of cadence, emotional inflection, and persuasive pacing. The transcript provides an excellent opportunity to study formal English, persuasive vocabulary, and the use of repetition to build intensity. Beyond linguistic mechanics, learners will analyze how Chaplin uses accessible language to advocate for universal humanitarian values. It is a compelling resource for those looking to improve their public speaking skills, refine their understanding of persuasive rhetoric, and grasp the nuance of impassioned English oratory.

Learning Stats

B1

CEFR Level

603

Total Words

239

Unique Words

4/10

Difficulty

Vocabulary Diversity 40%

Subtitles (54 segments)

00:00

I’m sorry, but I don’t want to be an emperor. That’s not my business.

00:05

I don’t want to rule or conquer anyone. I should like to help everyone - if possible -

00:10

Jew, Gentile - black man – white. We all want to help one another.

00:15

Human beings are like that.

00:17

We want to live by each other’s happiness - not by each other’s misery.

00:20

We don’t want to hate and despise one another. In this world there is room for everyone.

00:24

And the good earth is rich and can provide for everyone.

00:27

The way of life can be free and beautiful, but we have lost the way.

00:32

Greed has poisoned men’s souls, has barricaded the world with hate,

00:37

has goose-stepped us into misery and bloodshed.

00:40

We have developed speed, but we have shut ourselves in.

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Key Vocabulary (50)

you A1 pronoun

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people A1 noun

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

help A1 verb

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

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