Learn English with this Hobbit English lesson

Date: Dec 19 2014

Intro

“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” is the last in a trilogy of movies about Tolkien’s book. In this film, Bilbo must help Thorin Oakenshield see that his wish for the Arkenstone, a gem of high value, is not as important as it seems. If you’re a die-hard fan of Tolkien, you must see this movie.

Brian enjoys the light-hearted “Hobbit” films. Will Lily give this last one a chance? Find out by reading today’s lesson.

Vocab

light-hearted adj.

Definition

Example I'm in the mood for a light-hearted movie tonight.

trilogy n.

Definition

Example I would like to watch the original Star Wars trilogy this weekend.

Example My teacher always had us read a trilogy each semester.

gem n.

Definition

Example I love the gem in your necklace. It's gorgeous!

die-hard adj.

Definition

Example My father is a die-hard meat eater. He eats two kinds of meat at every meal.

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Quiz

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Discussion

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Are you going to see “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies?” Why or why not?

Comments

sara1998

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Of course,why not?It’s one of my bests!

vik32

India

i have seen first two parts and liked it a lot and would like to see the last one as well. Lily is right it is quite computer generated and cannot be happened in real life but still we can give it a chance as it is entertaiment industry and they can go up to any limit to entertain us.