The video takes viewers on a journey into the legendary adventure film "The Mummy," highlighting both the film's thrilling plot and its use of advanced English vocabulary and expressions. As Rick, Evelyn, and Jonathan search for lost treasures in Egypt's ancient city of Hamunaptra, the lesson pauses to explain unique words and idioms encountered along the way, making the film not only entertaining but also educational for English learners.

What makes this lesson particularly engaging is its focus on vocabulary acquisition through memorable movie scenes. Key phrases such as "undoubtedly," "scoundrel," "smashing," and "push off" are meticulously broken down, with real-life usage examples and pronunciation tips provided. The video also offers historical context on Egyptology, the legend of the afterlife, and the teamwork and rivalries among the film's characters, deepening cultural understanding for viewers.

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Key Vocabularies and Common Phrases:

1. scoundrel [ˈskaʊndrəl] - (noun) - A dishonest or unscrupulous person; someone who behaves badly or dishonestly. - Synonyms: (rascal, villain, rogue, miscreant)

Well, personally, I think he's filthy, rude, a complete scoundrel. I don't like him one bit.

2. aspiring [əˈspaɪərɪŋ] - (adjective) - Having ambitions to achieve something, especially in a professional field. - Synonyms: (ambitious, striving, hopeful)

As an aspiring Egyptologist, Evelyn needs this experience and survival skills to get to the place.

3. undoubtedly [ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli] - (adverb) - Without doubt; certainly; used to emphasize that something is definitely true. - Synonyms: (certainly, definitely, unquestionably, surely)

Do you really think he's going to show off? Yes, undoubtedly.

4. breed [briːd] - (noun) - A type or group of people or animals with specific characteristics; here, referring to a certain type of person. - Synonyms: (type, kind, sort, category)

He may be a cowboy, but I know the breed. His word is his word.

5. flim flam [ˈflɪmflæm] - (noun) - Deceptive or nonsensical talk; trickery or a swindle. - Synonyms: (hoax, deception, sham, fraud)

Mr. O', Connell, can you look me in the eye and guarantee me that this isn't all some kind of a flim flam?

6. garrison [ˈɡærɪsən] - (noun) - A group of troops stationed at a particular location to protect it. - Synonyms: (troop, outpost, command, detachment)

My whole damn garrison believed in this so much that without orders, they marched halfway across Libya and into Egypt to find that city.

7. afterlife [ˈæftərˌlaɪf] - (noun) - Life after death, especially a continuation in another existence or world. - Synonyms: (hereafter, immortality, beyond, eternity)

The afterlife refers to life after death, a common belief in Ancient Egypt.

8. stench [stɛntʃ] - (noun) - A very strong, unpleasant smell. - Synonyms: (smell, stink, reek, odor)

What is that God awful stench?

9. dig site [dɪɡ saɪt] - (noun) - A location where archaeologists excavate to find ancient artifacts. - Synonyms: (excavation, archeological site, excavation site)

Push off. This is our dig site. We got here first.

10. odds [ɑdz] - (noun) - The likelihood or probability of a particular outcome occurring. - Synonyms: (probability, chance, likelihood, likelihoods)

Yes, well, there's only four of you and 15 of me. Your odds are not so great, O'. Connell.

Learn English with Movies — THE MUMMY

I will give you £100 to save this man's life. Madame, I would pay £100 just to see him hang. Two. £200. Proceed. £300. You're a cluck. No. He knows the location to Ham Anaptra. You lie. I would never. Are you telling me this filthy, godless son of a pig knows what to find? The City of the Dead? Yes. Truly? Yes. And if you cut him down, we will give 10%. 50%. 20. 40. 30. 25. Deal. Cut him down.

Do you really think he's going to show off? Yes. undoubtedly. Going. My luck. He may be a cowboy, but I know the breed. His word is his word. Well, personally, I think he's filthy, rude, a complete scoundrel. I don't like him one bit. Anyone I know? Oh, hello. Smashing, Dave. The start of an adventure. Hey, O. Connor. Yeah, yeah, smashing. Oh, no, no. I never steal from a partner, partner. That reminds me. No hard feelings about the. Oh, no, no. Happens all the time. Mr. O', Connell, can you look me in the eye and guarantee me that this isn't all some kind of a flim flam? Because if it is, I am warning you, I will film. You're warning me? Lady, let me put it this way. My whole damn garrison believed in this so much that without orders, they marched halfway across Libya and into Egypt to find that city. And when we got there, all we found was sand and blood. You get your bags? Yes. Yes, you're right. Filthy, rude, complete scoundrel. Nothing to like there at all.

In the scene, Evelyn and her brother Jonathan are waiting for Rick, one of the few people so still alive who has actually been to the lost city of Hamunaptra, an ancient Egyptian city believed to contain great treasures and forgotten knowledge. As an aspiring Egyptologist, Evelyn needs this experience and survival skills to get to the place. By the way, the word aspiring refers to someone who is passionate about a particular field and working toward becoming a professional in it. For example, since Evelyn is deeply interested in ancient Egypt, but Still gaining experience. We can describe her as an aspiring Egyptologist.

Now, let's break down the vocabulary from the clip. Do you really think it's going to show off? Yeah, some. Doesn't my luck to show up means to arrive or appear, for example, when a band finally shows up on stage or when your friend shows up late to the party. Now, when you have no doubt about something, you may say that this will happen. undoubtedly. Do you really think he's going to show off? Yes, undoubtedly. Going my luck. Coming back to the example I just gave with your friend at the party, you could say he will undoubtedly show up late. He always does. Just like in the word doubt, the be in undoubtedly is also silent. undoubtedly. Listen again and repeat. Yes, undoubtedly. Yes, undoubtedly. First of all, let me congratulate you on your excellent choice of skipper. Of all the jungle cruises you can take in the Amazon, this one is undoubtedly the cheapest, but also the most thrilling.

Now listen to the word they used to refer to Rick. He may be a cowboy, but I know the breed. His word is his word. What do you think the word breed means in this context? I know the breed, profession, animal or type. Here breed just means a type of person. Jonathan's talking about Rick, basically saying that he knows people like Rick and how they act. He then adds, his word is his word, meaning Rick made a promise and he's gonna keep it. In a more general context, the word breed is used to refer to a specific group within a species of an animal. Like, for example, the different breeds of dykes.

Well, personally, I think he's filthy, rude, a complete scoundrel. I don't like him one bit. Wow, she's. She definitely doesn't like him. Filthy here means unpleasant or even disgusting. Originally this word meant just dirty, like a dirty, filthy place or clothes. But eventually it extended its meaning to talk about something morally dirty. You can come across both meanings in modern English. And pay attention to the pronunciation of the word filthy. It is pronounced with the th sound, with the tongue between the teeth and only air coming out. When you say filthy, I'll call the police on you, I swear. For mistreating him. Don't tell him why. To stole a f. Police robot. You're a filthy person. You're a terrible, shitty person.

Well, personally, I think he's filthy, rude, a complete scoundrel. I don't like him one bit. A scoundrel is someone who behaves dishonestly or does bad things. Things. It's a strong word used to insult a person, so be careful with it. Well, personally, I think he's filthy, rude, a complete scoundrel. I don't like him one bit. One bit here means at all. She doesn't like him at all. It's often used in spoken English to emphasize a negative verb. For example, you can say, you haven't changed one bit, or I don't believe that one bit. I don't like that. I don't like that one bit. Your father and I, we had a discussion and we decided that it was a huge mistake. Absolutely right.

Finally, Rick shows up and Jonathan greets him, saying, oh, hello, Smashing Dave. The start of an adventure. Hey, o'. Connell. Yeah, yeah, smashing. Smashing is a British slang word that means great or wonderful. If the day is really sunny and warm, you can say it's a smashing day for a picnic in the park. And here's the smashing idea for you. If you want to improve your English and truly build your vocabulary with our lessons, then you'll want to start using our app today. We've already seen some really useful everyday expressions, such as aspiring, show up, undoubtedly, and one bit. Now, how do you imagine you'll retain all of these in your brain? I mean, think about it. How often do you forget the new words you learn? Well, that's exactly why we decided to create our own app. It's not just another study tool. It's a powerful resource designed to help you build new vocabulary fast, never forget what you learned, and confidently use new expressions in real life. We use a scientifically proven method with smart flashcards, which, if you don't know what it is, don't worry. We explain everything inside the app. Give it a try, and you'll see that every word you learn will stick like magic. Access this lesson right now on the RealLife app by clicking the link below and experience how learning English with movies and series can become more fun, effective, and yes, absolutely smashing.

So, coming back to our scene, judging by their greeting here, it's clear that Rick and Jonathan have some history. Let's watch this part again. Oh, no, no. I never steal from a partner. Partner. That reminds me, no hard feelings about the. Oh, no, no. Happens all the time. So it looks like Rick once punched Jonathan after Jonathan tried his stuff. Steal something from him. Now, recalling that moment, Rick says, no hard feelings. In other words, he's telling Jonathan not to hold a grudge or stepset about the incident. Check it out in this other example. Cool. That's actually pretty cool, what you just did. Thank you. No hard feelings. Mr. O', Connell, can you look me in the Eye. And guarantee me that this isn't all some kind of a flim flam. Because if it is, I am warning you. I will. A flim flam is a funny word referring to a trickery, an act of cheating. Evelyn seems to suspect that Rick might be trying to deceive her. The exact origin of flim floor flam isn't clear. But it's likely just a playful variation of the word flam which itself means a trick or a lie.

You're warning me, lady. Let me put it this way. My whole damn garrison believed in this so much that without orders, they marched halfway across Libya and into Egypt to find that city. When you want to explain something differently, often to make a stronger point or help someone understand better, you can start your sentence with this phrase. Let me put it this way. Here. Put it stands for say it or present it in a certain way. See this? And what of my groom to be, Lord Farquaad? What's he like? Well, let me put it this way, Princess. Men of Farquaad stature are in short supply. Oh no, Shrek. There are those who think little of him. And this phrase is a great example of connect to speech, which is how natives cut link and reduce their words when they speak. By practicing it, not only will you have great pronunciation, but it will also help you understand fast speaking natives better. Let's break it down. Let me put it this way. The phrase let me is commonly reduced to just le me. Let me put it this way. Put it sounds like put it. Because the T sound in put stands between the two vowel sound. Now what usually happens in this case is the T turns into a flat T sounding like a soft D sound. Put it. Now, finally, the T sound from it morphs into the th sound from this and we hear only the th sound. Put it this way. Put it this way. Now listen and repeat the whole phrase. Let me put it this way. Let me put it this way. My whole damn garrison believed in this so much that without orders, they marched halfway across Libya and into Egypt to find that city. And when we got there, all we found was sand and blood. A garrison is a group of soldiers based in a particular place. Now let me give you some context here. Rick o' Connell was a captain in the French Foreign Legion during 191923 expedition to the ancient Egyptian city of Hamunaptra. His entire unit or garrison was massacred, killed cruelly, leaving Rick and his former friend Benny as the only survivors. This traumatic event deeply impacted Rick. So he left the military and pursued a life of adventure. Now, in the next scene, we are about to watch the three adventurers enter the hidden place that no one has entered in over 3,000 years. And this is where they hope to find the ancient treasures. But they find something else. Let's watch it.

Did you realize we're standing inside a room that no one has entered in over 3,000 years? What is that? Oh. And then there was light. Hey, that is a neat trick. Oh, my God. It's a signature. A preparation room. Preparation for what? For entering the afterlife. Mummies, my good son. This is where they made the mummies. The legs of Anubis secret compartment should be hidden somewhere inside here. Scared the bejesus out of us, o'. Connell. Likewise. Hey, that's my toolkit. No, I don't think so. Okay, perhaps I was mistaken. Well, have a nice day, gentlemen. We have a lot of work to be getting along with. Push off. This is our dig site. We got here first. This here's our statue, friend. I don't see your name written on it, pal. Yes, well, there's only four of you and 15 of me. Your odds are not so great, O'. Connell. I've had worse. Yeah, me too.

Did you realize we're standing inside a room that no one has entered in over 3,000 years? What is that God awful stench? God awful? stench is a very strong and pleasant smell. God awful is dreadful or very unpleasant. Like a meal can be God awful, or the weather, or an awkward social situation. And you've probably heard the words stinky or to stink, meaning to smell bad, while stench is the smell itself. So it is a noun. Now, here we have beautiful hardwood floors, trap lighting. What's that stench? Once you get used to the smell of melted hog fat, you'll wonder how you ever did without it. Mmm. Hog fat. Let's keep looking.

And then there was light. Hey, that is a neat trick. A neat trick. Which of these two words would you associate with it? Simple or clever? A neat trick is an impressive action or a clever solution. It is simple but effective. Like in this case, with the lighting. It's often used when something unexpected happens. Almost like a magic trick. A preparation. Preparation for what? For entering the afterlife. Mummies, my good son. This is where they made the mummies. The afterlife refers to life after death, a common belief in Ancient Egypt. And mummification was a crucial process for preparing a body for the afterlife. That's why Jonathan says this. Mummies, my good son. This is where they made the mummies. So the Egyptians believed that preserving the body allowed the soul to live on in the afterlife. And the mummy is a preserved body of a person or animal where the body is wrapped in cloth after being treated with special chemicals to prevent decay.

You scared the bejesus out of us, o'. Connell. Likewise, to scare the bejesus out of someone means to scare someone a lot. It's a humorous and exaggerated way of saying you were so frightened that it took the bejesus or your sense of composition, composure out of you. Well, have a nice day, gentlemen. We have a lot of work to be getting along with. Push off. This is our dig site. We got here first. In this context, the phrase getting along with means continuing with their work. It is funny because they seem not to be getting along with each other. And this is another, more commonly used meaning of this phrase when talking about people. Getting along. Typically refers to having a a good friendly relationship. Check out this example. Well, life is treating you well. I see that. Please. I see you and Stu Papa Kamafi once a week going to some fabulous event. I love your hair. It seems like they're getting along.

Push off. This is our dig site. We got here first. Push off is a slang expression that means go away. It is often used in a rude way. Elliot says this to tell others to leave the dig site. And a dig site refers to a location where archaeologists or treasure hunters, like in this case, dig to find artifacts. To dig means to remove earth or soil, to search for something buried beneath the surface.

This here's our statue, friend. I don't see your name written on it, pal. Yes, fellow, there's only four of you and 15 of me. Your odds are not. So the odds refer to the chances or likelihood of something happening. For example, weather forecasts often tell us the chances of rain, usually expressed as a percentage, such as 20% or 50%. Here Benny is suggesting that Rick and his two friends aren't likely to beat his team of 15 people. This reminds me of a common exclamation, what are the odds? Which expresses surprise or disbelief when something happens that seems unlikely or goes against expectations. Imagine your friend who has never played basketball before, but in their first attempt they make a perfect shot. You might say, what are the odds? To express your surprise. Alright, now let's watch all the scenes One more time. This time without subtitles, and see how much you understand. Now, after having mastered all the vocabulary with our lesson, do you really think he's going to show off? Yes, undoubtedly going. My luck. He may be a cowboy, but I know the breed. His word is his word. Choose the correct word. That means, without a doubt, undoubtless. undoubtedly. Undoubtely. Well, personally, I think he's filthy, rude, a complete scoundrel. I don't like him one bit. Anyone I know? Oh, fill in the gap. What's another way to say I don't like him at all? I didn't like him one bit. Hello. Smashing day for the start of an adventure, hey, O. Connor. Yeah, yeah, smashing. Oh no, no. I don't steal from a partner, partner. That reminds me. No hard feelings about the. Oh, no, no. Happens all the time. Mr. O', Connell, can you look me in the eye and guarantee me that this isn't all some kind of a flim flam? Because if it is, I am warning you. I will. You're warning me? Lady, let me put it this way. My whole damn garrison believed in this so much that without orders, they marched halfway across Libya and into Egypt to find that city. And when we got there, all we found was sand and blood. You get your bags? Yes, yes, you're right. Filthy, rude, complete scoundrel. Nothing to like there at all. Which phrase does not have a similar function to. Let me put it this way. Let's change the subject. In other words, what I mean is, did you realize we're standing inside a room that no one has entered in over 3,000 years? What is that? stench. Which word is a synonym for stench? Sound. Statue. Stink. And then there was light. Hey, that is a neat trick. Oh my God. It's a signature. A preparation room. Preparation for what? For entering the afterlife. Mummy's. My good son. This is where they made the mummies. What did the ancient Egyptians call the life after death? afterlife. What was that? Sounds like bugs. He said bugs. You mean bugs. I hate bugs. The legs of Anubis. Secret compartment. Should be hidden somewhere inside here. Scared the bejesus out of us, o'. Connell. Likewise. Hey, that's my toolkit. No, I don't think so. Okay, perhaps I was mistaken. Well, have a nice day, gentlemen. We have a lot of work to be getting along with. Push off. This is our dig site. We got here first. When he says this is our dig site, what does he mean? He's excited to start digging here. He's proudly showing off the site to his friend. He doesn't want anyone else to search for treasures. This here's our statue from friend. I don't see your name written on it, pal. Yes, well, there's only four of you and 15 of me. Your odds are not so grave, Oconnell. I've had worse. Yeah, me, too. Oh, yeah. Remember to practice all these words in our RealLife English app. You can use the link below, and it will get you straight to this lesson. I'll see you there. Or in this lesson, you can watch. Next. Fire up the iron horse, boys. Hey, blondie. Name's Jedediah. All right, Jedi. Stop the train, please. It's a big no can do. Cracker Jack. What's going on here, huh? Somebody's got to pay. Pay for what? I don't know. Just pay. Now, stop whining and just take it like a man. Seriously, stop the train. All right. Stop the train. Thank you. Now full speed ahead and ram him. Split his head like a watermelon.

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