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: Learn more cultural references with these lessons! English Vocabulary: 12 Internet words Talking about MOVIES in English 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