Vocabulary and Listening - Notting Hill
Notting Hill is a 1999 British romantic comedy film set in Notting Hill, London. It is about the changes in the life of William Thacker, a simple bookshop owner, when he meets and falls in love with Hollywood star Anna Scott.
Pre-viewing
Familiarize yourself with the following notes on cultural information and contextual vocabulary in the video.
Pre-viewing
Familiarize yourself with the following notes on cultural information and contextual vocabulary in the video.
| chubby – | nice way of saying a little fat |  |
| flog your guts out – | working hard | |
| goggly eyes – | protruding eyes, it refers to small glasses swimmers wear called “goggles” | |
| boosies – | breasts/bosom | |
| limbs – | arms and legs | |
| c'est la vie – | a French phrase which means "That's life!" or "Such is life!" It is sometimes used as an expression to say that life is harsh but that one must accept it | |
| squidgy – | soft, soggy | |
| floppy – | limp, drooping and not able to keep a firm shape or position | |
| chuckle – | laugh quietly to one self |
Listening comprehension
Watch a scene from the film which shows a dinner conversation. In this scene, the characters (as shown in the pictures below) attempt to win the last brownie (cake) by telling a sob story about his or her life - it is a contest for the biggest underachiever. Answer the following questions while watching the clip.
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| Anna | William | Bernie | Honey | Max | Bella |
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