Learn English with Netflix's WEDNESDAY

Summary

In this lesson, Chiago, an English fluency coach, helps viewers learn English through scenes from the popular Netflix series *Wednesday*. The focus is on phrases and expressions like 'cold shoulder,' 'no longer,' 'following in someone's footsteps,' and 'tribal adolescent clichés.' Viewers learn how to use these phrases and gain insight into cultural references within the show. By analyzing scenes and vocabulary, the lesson aims to improve understanding of fast-speaking natives and offer a fun, engaging way to boost English fluency through TV series. Chiago also encourages viewers to explore the *Fluent with Friends* course for deeper language learning.

Takeaways

• 😀 Wednesday Addams is a unique character in Netflix's 'Wednesday' series, known for her dry sense of humor and rebellion against traditional societal norms.
• 😀 The 'cold shoulder' idiom is explained, meaning to ignore someone by not talking to them, as demonstrated by Wednesday when she refuses to speak to her parents.
• 😀 The phrase 'no longer doing something' is taught, showing how to use it to indicate the cessation of an activity, like 'I am no longer studying Spanish.'
• 😀 'Following in someone's footsteps' refers to doing exactly what someone else did, usually out of admiration or influence, but Wednesday rejects this idea.
• 😀 The concept of 'seances' is introduced, where people try to communicate with spirits, but Wednesday expresses disdain for such practices.
• 😀 Enid introduces the concept of 'cliques' at Nevermore Academy, categorizing students into groups like Fang's (vampires), Furs (werewolves), and Scales (sirens).
• 😀 The term 'Normie' is used informally to describe someone who is 'normal' and not part of the supernatural world.
• 😀 A 'bottomless pit of disdain' refers to a deep, unfounded dislike or contempt, as described by Enid in relation to Wednesday's view of others.
• 😀 The term 'snarky goth girl' is explained, describing a person who critiques others with a sharp and often hurtful manner, and who might dress in black and white as part of goth culture.
• 😀 The video also features the lesson on different ways of pronunciation, such as the reduction of 'might have' to 'Mida' and the different pronunciations of 'nauseous.'

Q & A

What is the meaning of 'giving someone the cold shoulder' in the context of the script?

'Giving someone the cold shoulder' means to ignore that person by not talking to them. In the script, Wednesday is upset and ignores her parents, which is an example of giving them the cold shoulder.

What does the phrase 'no longer doing something' mean, and how is it used in the lesson?

The phrase 'no longer doing something' means to stop doing something. It is used in the lesson to express actions that have ceased, such as 'I’m no longer studying Spanish.'

How does Wednesday feel about attending Nevermore Academy?

Wednesday is not excited about attending Nevermore Academy. She doesn’t want to follow in her parents' footsteps and is resistant to the idea of going to the same school they did.

What does it mean to 'follow in someone's footsteps'?

To 'follow in someone's footsteps' means to do the same things that person did, often out of admiration or because it’s expected. In the script, Wednesday does not want to follow her parents' paths.

What are the four main groups (clicks) at Nevermore Academy?

The four main clicks at Nevermore Academy are Fang’s, Furs, Stoners, and Scales. Each group represents a different type of outcast, such as vampires, werewolves, and sirens.

What is the difference between 'tribal' and 'tribe' in the script?

In the script, 'tribal' is used as an adjective to describe things related to a tribe, while 'tribe' is a noun. 'Tribal' refers to a group's cultural or social characteristics, such as 'tribal adolescent cliches' referring to group behavior among teenagers.

What does 'bottomless pit of disdain' mean?

A 'bottomless pit of disdain' refers to an overwhelming feeling of dislike or contempt with no end. Enid uses it to describe Wednesday's attitude toward people, suggesting she has a deep-seated dislike for others.

What does 'Normie' mean in the context of the script?

'Normie' is an informal term referring to someone who is considered 'normal' or typical, in contrast to people who are considered outcasts or different. Enid uses it to describe the regular school that she and Wednesday attended before.

How is the word 'snarky' used to describe Wednesday in the script?

'Snarky' refers to a sarcastic or critical attitude. In the script, Enid calls Wednesday a 'snarky goth girl,' which describes her sarcastic and often unfriendly personality.

What is the significance of the term 'Wiki' in the script?

In the script, 'Wiki' refers to a brief explanation or overview of something, likely referencing Wikipedia. Enid uses it to describe the social scene at Nevermore Academy, as if she’s giving Wednesday a quick rundown of the social groups.