This video provides an exploration into the animated superhero movie "Into the Spider-Verse" and its unique storytelling methodology. Through a memorable scene, the character Miles Morales is depicted on his way to school while engaged in a dialogue about Spider-Man's activities and the responsibilities he holds. The video discusses specific dialogue and idioms used by Spider-Man, offering educational insights on various linguistically rich expressions and pronunciation tips.

Viewers will benefit from a breakdown of idiomatic phrases, such as "life on the line" and "blow an opportunity," which are joined by humor-laden alterations of popular quotes and American cultural references surrounding the superhero genre. For non-native speakers, practical language insights are provided, including links to flashcards for better language retention and mastery through spaced repetition systems.

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Key Vocabularies and Common Phrases:

1. multiverse [ˈmʌltivɜːrs] - (noun) - A hypothetical group of multiple universes including our own. - Synonyms: (parallel universes, alternate realities, parallel dimensions)

...the movie introduces the concept of the multiverse, featuring multiple versions of Spider-man...

2. idiomatic [ˌɪdiəˈmætɪk] - (adjective) - Relating to expressions that have a meaning different from the meanings of their individual words. - Synonyms: (colloquial, figurative, metaphorical)

A common idiomatic phrase you might hear natives say more often is to swing by...

3. pronunciation [prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən] - (noun) - The way in which a word is pronounced. - Synonyms: (articulation, enunciation, vocalization)

...Along with the pronunciation and example sentences, you'll also find writing exercises...

4. flap t [flæp t] - (noun) - A type of consonant sound used in some pronunciations in American English, especially in place of 't' and 'd' inside words. - Synonyms: (tap T, quick T, fast D)

...Little is pronounced with a flap t.

5. emphatic [ɪmˈfætɪk] - (adjective) - Showing or giving emphasis; expressing something forcibly and clearly. - Synonyms: (forceful, assertive, decisive)

This is known as an emphatic do, and we use it to stress the main verb...

6. elitist [ɪˈliːtɪst] - (adjective) - Believing or promoting the belief that certain people are superior. - Synonyms: (snobbish, exclusive, highbrow)

I just think that this new school is elitist...

7. admissions [ədˈmɪʃənz] - (noun) - Process of entering or being allowed to enter a place, institution or organization. - Synonyms: (entry, acceptance, inclusion)

...the lottery system some specialized schools use for admissions.

8. emphasize [ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz] - (verb) - Give special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing. - Synonyms: (highlight, stress, accentuate)

You could just drop me off here, I'll see you later honey that's a copy.

9. commercialized [kəˈmɜːrʃəlaɪzd] - (adjective) - Designed principally for profit-making purposes rather than quality or artistic merit. - Synonyms: (marketed, merchandised, commodified)

The mention of Spider-Man cereal is a reference to the commercialized breakfast cereal associated with the popular superheroes.

10. metaphorically [ˌmetəˈfɒrɪkəli] - (adverb) - In a way that uses or relates to metaphor, i.e., symbolic rather than literal. - Synonyms: (figuratively, symbolically, allegorically)

Tie your shoes can be taken literally, and this is this action, but it might also be seen as a metaphor for saying be prepared.

Learn English with SPIDER-MAN - Into the Spider-Verse

Into the spider Verse is an Oscar winning animated superhero movie that stands out for its unique animation style. Blending computer animation with hand drawn traditional comic book techniques, the movie introduces the concept of the multiverse, featuring multiple versions of Spider man from different dimensions, including Miles Morales as the protagonist.

In the scene we brought to you today, you will see Miles Morales on his way to school. Let's watch it. Okay, Spider Man, I mean, this guy swings in once a day. Zip zap, zapping his little mask and answers to no one, right? Yeah, dad. Yeah. And meanwhile, my guys are out there lives on the line, no mask. You know, we show our. No, dad. Dad. Speed up, speed up. I know these kids, you know, with great ability comes great accountability. That's not even how the saying goes. Man, I do like his cereal, though. I'm giving it up. Oh, my gosh. Don't cops run red lights? Well, yeah, some do, but not your dad. Okay? Spider Man, I mean, this guy swings in once a day. Zip zap zomb in his little mask and answers to no one, right?

This guy swings in refers to Spider Man's unique style of moving through the city, swinging on his webs. To swing means moving back and forth just like kids on a swing. A common idiomatic phrase you might hear natives say more often is to swing by, meaning to visit a place briefly, usually without planning to stay long. It's an informal way to talk about stopping by somewhere quickly. For example, you might say, I'll swing by the store on my way home. Which means you'll visit the store for a short time before continuing home. The phrase zip zap zop imitates the sound Spider man makes when he swings on his web. Zip zap zop in his little mask and answers to no one, right? Let's break down the connector speech here. Zip zap, zopping his little mask and answers to no one, right? In his a little mask. The drop of the h sound in his and linking it to in gives us in is in is little is pronounced with a flap t. Little. And the whole phrase sounds like in his little mask, in his little mask, in his little mask, in his. Yeah, dad, yeah. And meanwhile, my guys are out there lives on the line, no mask. You know, we show our mask. Life is on the line. They are in danger or at risk. And this idiom is often used to describe dangerous professions. Check out this example from the show Brooklyn Nine Nine. But what else can we do to recognize the brave officers that have put their lives on the line?

Oh no. Speed up, speed up. I know these kids, you know. With great ability comes great accountability. That's not even how the saying goes. I do like his cereal though. By asking his dad to speed up, Miles asks him to move faster. It's just because he doesn't want to meet those kids on the street. Probably because he feels uncomfortable by getting a ride in his dad's police car. The next thing Jeff Morelli says is a reference to a classic Spider Man's quote, with great power comes great responsibility. Here it is humorously altered into with great ability comes great accountability. Miles then says to his dad that this is not how the saying goes, meaning that his dad doesn't remember the actual quote. That's not even how the saying goes.

The saying in this context refers to a short expression generally containing advice or wisdom. Now, when you want to quote a well known expression or proverb, you can introduce it by saying, well, how the saying goes. For example, you know how the saying goes, Better late than never. Or I can't remember exactly how the saying goes, but it's something about treating others like you want to be treated yourself. As we see here, Jefferson didn't remember the quote word for word. Have you found yourself forgetting the English expression right when you need it? No worries. Happened to me a lot until I found out about Space Repetition system. Using flashcards, the system prompts you to review the words at specific intervals, helping move them from your short term into long term memory so you won't forget them.

Yeah, I do like a cereal. Oh my gosh, don't cops run red lights? Oh yeah, some do, but not your dad. The mention of Spider man cereal is a reference to the commercialized breakfast cereal associated with the popular superheroes. So you can often see images of your favorite superheroes on your box of cereal. That's not even how the saying goes. I do like a cereal, though. I'm giving it up. This is known as an emphatic do, and we use it to stress the main verb to make the statement stronger or more forceful. This use of do can also be found in other forms, such as does she does enjoy playing piano, or did he did finish his homework on time.

Check out other examples from these clips. He likes it. They sing. I did like it. My name's Warburton Parker. Oh, my heaven. She certainly does look like Anastasia. But so did many of the others. That's not even how the saying goes. This is an expression used to acknowledge equality about someone, even if you don't agree with everything they say or do. Take this sentence for, he might be a tough boss, but I'll give him that. He's very organized.

What's going on here? I was just teaching Lucky how to tell time. He's quick, I'll give him that. Oh, my gosh. Don't cops run red lights? Oh, yeah, some do. But not your dad. When you run red lights, you drive through a traffic signal when it is red, which is an illegal action, and you can get fined or even worse, get into an accident. So please don't run red lights. So you guys like being cops? Oh, it's great.

You get to run red lights, park wherever you please. Oh, my gosh. Don't cops run red lights? Oh, yeah, some do. But not your dad. Let's break down the connector speech here. But not your dad. Jeff is feeling the pause here after the word but with the schwa sound. It's like that filler that we use when we're thinking. So the T turns into a flap t and the combination of letters t y gives us the sound not your becomes not your. Not your dad. Listen and repeat, but not your dad.

Why can't I go back to Brooklyn Middle? Miles, you're giving it two weeks. We're not having this conversation. I just think that this new school is elitist, and I would prefer to be at a normal school among the people. The people. These are your people. I'm only here because I won that stupid lottery. No way. You passed the entry test just like everybody else, okay? You have an opportunity here. You want to blow that, huh? You want to end up like your uncle? What's wrong with Uncle Aaron? He's a good guy.

We all make Choices in life. It doesn't feel like I have a choice. You don't. Why can't I go back to Brooklyn Middle? Miles, you're giving it two weeks. We're not having this conversation. We're not having this conversation is the same as saying we're not going to have this conversation. And Jeff here makes himself clear that he's not going to discuss or he's not going to have any discussions about changing schools.

The present continuous here refers to something that is happening right at this moment. I just think that this new school is elitist. And I would prefer to be at a normal school among the people. The people. elitist is an exclusive. Not for everyone. Very often, interests of normal people aren't taken into consideration. Mom, I don't want to go to that school. Why not? Because it's too elitist. Everyone's parents are in the business. What business? These are your people.

I'm only here because I won that stupid lottery. No way. You passed the entry test just like everybody else, okay? You have an opportunity here. You want to blow that, huh? You want to end up like your uncle? What's wrong with Uncle Aaron? He's a good guy. When you blow a chance or an opportunity, you waste it. Or you missed the chance. You're right. I blew it. I ruined the mission. And I'm a terrible father.

These are your people. I'm only here because I won that stupid lottery. No way. You passed the entry test just like everybody else. Okay? Stupid lottery here refers to the lottery system some specialized schools use for admissions. Here's how it works. Some specialized or prestigious schools have a limited number of specialists spots available for new students each year. Often more students apply to these schools than there are spaces available. Instead of choosing students based on their grades or achievements, the school uses a random drawing, like a lottery to decide who gets in.

So each applicant gets an equal chance to be selected. However, this might be frustrating for those families and students who feel like their hard work and qualifications are not taken into account. I love you, Miles. Yeah, I know, dad. See you Friday. You gotta say I love you back, dad. Are you serious? I want to hear it. I love you, dad. You're driving me up out of school. I love you, dad. Look at his blade, Dad. I love you, Dad. I love you. That's a copy. Tie your shoes, please. I love you, dad. Hey. Good morning.

How you doing? Weekend was short, huh? Oh, my gosh. This is. This is embarrassing. We wore the same jacket. Hey. Yeah. His shoes untied? Yeah. I'm Aware you're driving me. I love you, dad. Look at this place, Dad. I love you, Dad. I love you. That's a copy. Tie your shoes, please. When you drop off your kid at school, you're taking them to school usually by car. To drop somebody off is to give them a lisp. You could just drop me off here. I'll see you later, honey. That's a copy.

Or copy that. This phrase is typically used over the radio for the military or aircraft to mean, I hear and understand what you're saying. Carnival is right around the corner and our reputations are on the line. Copy that. We need something that can make us wiggle, something that make us jiggle. That's a copy. Tie your shoes, please. Tie your shoes. Can be taken literally, and this is this action, but it might also be seen as a metaphor for saying, be prepared, be responsible.

And by the way, these cords on your shoes are called shoelaces. Oh, my gosh. This is. This is embarrassing. We wore the same jacket. Hey, yeah. His shoes untied. Yeah, I'm aware. This whole situation is embarrassing for Miles, and he tries his best to divert attention away from it. An embarrassing situation makes you feel uncomfortable or ashamed. Here, Miles tries to use his humor because even though showing up at a party wearing the same clothes might be embarrassing, wearing the same jacket at a school that requires a uniform is something to be expected of students. As you can see here, all students wear the same blue jackets. And yes, note that the past form of wear is wore.

Miles says, we wore the same jackets. Hey, yeah. His shoes untied. Yeah, I'm aware. It's a choice. If your shoe is untied, it is simply not tied. The prefix un shows the opposite of tight. What is the number one problem facing our community today? Untied shoelaces. Which is why I've invented a laceless alternative foot covering. Spray on shoes. Hey, yeah. His shoes untied. Yeah, I'm aware. It's a choice.

If you know something, you are aware of it. So Miles knows or is aware of the fact that. That his shoe is untied. Make sure you review all these words we learned today on the Real Life English app. The special link to the exclusive deck will be in the description to this video. And now it's time for a test. Let's see how much you can understand the clip without subtitles. Okay, Spider Man. I mean, this guy swings in once a day, zip, zap, zopping his little mask, and answers to no one, right? Yeah, dad.

Yeah. And meanwhile, my guys Are out there, lives on the line. No mask, you know, we show our. No. What does it mean to be on the line? To serve in the police? To wait in line to risk your life? These are your people. I'm only here cuz I won that stupid lottery.

No way. You passed the entry test just like everybody. Everybody else. Okay, you have an opportunity here. You want to blow that, huh? You want to end up like your uncle? What's wrong with Uncle Aaron? He's a good guy. If you blow the opportunity, you make the most of the opportunity. You miss the opportunity or you complain that this is not what you wanted.

These are your people. I'm only here cuz I won that stupid lottery. No way. You passed the entry test just like everybody else. Okay? You have an opportunity here. You want to blow that, huh? You want to end up like your uncle? What's wrong with Uncle Aaron? He's a good guy. What kind of lottery does Miles refer to? It refers to the lottery system that some specialized schools use for admissions to decide on who gets in. I love you, Miles. Yeah, I know that. See you Friday.

You gotta say I love you back, dad. Are you serious? I want to hear it. I love you, dad. You're dropping me off at a time. I love you, dad. Look at this place. Dad. I love you, Dad. I love you. That's a copy. Tie your shoes, please. When Miles says you are dropping me off at a school, he means that his dad makes fun of him in front of the school, gives him a lift to school, humiliates him in front of his friends at school. I love you, Miles.

Yeah, I know that. See you Friday. You gotta say I love you back, dad. Are you serious? I want to hear it. You want to hear I love you, dad? You're driving me. I love you, dad. Look at his blade, Dad. I love you, Dad. I love you. That's a copy. Tie your shoes, please. What is a metaphorical meaning of the phrase tie your shoes? Be responsible, stop complaining or look neat and tidy. Foreign thank you so much for learning with us. And remember to give this video a like and write us a comment. This shows YouTube that you want more lessons just like this one.

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