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B2 Upper Intermediate English 3:43 371 words Movies & Film

Denzel Washington Best Inspirational Speech Will Make You SPEECHLESS - Motivation

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This video features Denzel Washington’s inspiring acceptance speech, offering language learners an excellent opportunity to study formal, emotional, and persuasive English. By watching, learners will gain exposure to sophisticated vocabulary related to character and ethics, such as "chastising," "unwavering," and "sacrifice." The speech highlights the use of rhetorical devices and historical quotes, including the famous adage regarding "great minds." Beyond linguistics, learners will explore cultural themes of gratitude, legacy, and moral responsibility. This video is ideal for those looking to improve their listening comprehension while observing how to deliver a powerful, heartfelt message in a public setting.

Learning Stats

B2

CEFR Level

371

Total Words

184

Unique Words

6/10

Difficulty

Vocabulary Diversity 50%

Subtitles (76 segments)

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I'm up here to say thank you to God for

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giving me this ability for blessing me

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for shaping me for chastising me for

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teaching me for punishing me for

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allowing me to be a

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vessel and

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touch people around the world I want to

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thank AFI sis

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Tyson Ed Wix by

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Lee Carl Franklin Alan nro my mother

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she's 5 years old

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now she's something else she's tough

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everything ends is because I'm your

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mother that's why shut up Still Still

00:41

the other day because I'm your mother

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that's why shut

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Key Vocabulary (49)

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'.

mean A1 verb

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

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