Understand REAL English: Fictional Characters in Everyday English
Yoda, Barbie, MacGyver, and Sherlock Holmes all have something in common: they are fictional characters that native speakers often refer to in order to express an idea. Remember: understanding native English speakers is not all about grammar and vocabulary; it’s also about cultural references. In this lesson, we learn about 15 of these characters – who they are and what they mean in everyday English. After you watch the video, test your understanding with the quiz: https://www.engvid.com/understand-rea...
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In this video:
0:00 Introduction
1:01 Darth Vader & Yoda
2:26 Tarzan
3:08 Charlie Brown
4:07 MacGyver
5:38 Captain Ahab
6:27 Barbie & Ken
7:42 Forrest Gump
8:59 Mary Poppins
9:42 Sherlock Holmes
10:41 Yeti/Bigfoot/Sasquatch
