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B2 Upper Intermediate English 4:59 608 words Movies & Film

OPENING SCENE of MUFASA The Lion King Behind The Scenes

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This video offers an engaging behind-the-scenes look at the production of *Mufasa: The Lion King*. Language learners will benefit from observing professional actors discuss character development and storytelling techniques, providing a great opportunity to practice listening to nuanced, expressive English. The featurette highlights the creative process of director Barry Jenkins, focusing on themes like legacy, brotherhood, and the "hero’s journey." By exploring the evolution of Mufasa and Scar’s relationship, viewers can expand their vocabulary related to narrative structure and film production, all while enjoying a compelling preview of a modern cinematic epic.

Learning Stats

B2

CEFR Level

608

Total Words

291

Unique Words

6/10

Difficulty

Vocabulary Diversity 48%

Subtitles (94 segments)

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was your age he was afraid of the

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Thunder and would hide behind the king

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and cut when I heard that Barry Jenkins

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was going to direct Mufasa The Lion King

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I said oh my Lord how fortunate Disney

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is given the place that lion king holds

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within the culture I think Barry and the

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work he's made it just only makes sense

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I was really excited by the chance to

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work with Barry Jenkins he's one of our

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best film making storytellers Bar's

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incredibly talented and really try to do

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something different yeah this one feels

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even more like an action adventure yeah

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so glad I brought some crickets but go

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easy we're in a

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cave Legacy means so much to so many

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people it's had such lasting impact on

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my life when I was younger I near wore

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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.

cut A1 verb

To use a sharp tool like a knife, scissors, or a blade to divide something into pieces or to remove a part. It can also mean to reduce the amount, size, or duration of something.

eat A1 verb

To put food into your mouth and chew and swallow it for nourishment. It is also a general term used to describe having a meal at any time of the day.

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