Free · One film a week · Levels 1 to 3 · Season 4: 8 weeks left
Learn English with movies.
Every week we turn a good film into a free English lesson: the story in simple English, words to know, scenes to watch again, a short quiz and questions to talk about. Our levels match EnglishConnect, so you always know your next step.
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Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.
Level 2 · Normal speed · 7 words to know
Start the lesson →Which level am I?
Five quick questions. We'll match you to Level 1, 2 or 3, the same levels EnglishConnect uses.
Answer all five. It's a friendly guide, not an official test.
You're about .
See films for your levelEnglishConnect is a free English program offered through BYU-Pathway Worldwide, with weekly conversation groups. Our film lessons are daily practice between groups. After EnglishConnect 3, learners who qualify can continue toBYU-Pathway's online certificates and degrees.
Film lessons by level
Start at your level. Every lesson is free.
Level 1
You know the alphabet, some basic words and a few simple sentences.
No Level 1 lessons yet. We're writing them now.
Meanwhile, try a lesson from another level: the words and the quiz still help.
Level 2
You can make basic sentences, but a simple conversation is still hard.
Level 3
You can read and write simple sentences and hold a basic conversation.
No Level 3 lessons yet. We're writing them now.
Meanwhile, try a lesson from another level: the words and the quiz still help.
Season 4 · weeks 40 to 52
Finish the season: 13 films, one a week.
A goal you can reach in three months. Each season ends with a celebration watch night.
How each lesson works
Before, while and after you watch.
- 1
Turn on English subtitles
Read and listen at the same time. When it feels easy, try without them.
- 2
Learn the words first
Every lesson starts with words to know. Read them, hear them, then listen for them in the film.
- 3
Watch one scene again
The watch guide picks scenes worth a second look. You'll catch new words each time.
- 4
Say it out loud
Pause and repeat a line the way the actor says it. It helps your speaking and your accent.
- 5
Take the quiz
A few quick questions after the film show you how much you understood.
- 6
Talk about it
Use the conversation questions with family, friends or a free EnglishConnect group.
Your next step: practice with people
Our lessons are daily practice. EnglishConnect's free weekly groups are where you speak with others.
If you're at Level 1
FreeEnglishConnect 1
Free weekly practice groups for beginners who know the alphabet and basic words.
Find a groupIf you're at Level 2
FreeEnglishConnect 2
Free groups for learners who can make basic sentences and want to start having conversations.
Find a groupIf you're at Level 3
Low costEnglishConnect 3
For learners who can hold a basic conversation. Low cost. Finishing it can lead on to BYU-Pathway's online certificates and degrees, for those who qualify.
Learn about EnglishConnect 3EnglishConnect is a free English program offered through BYU-Pathway Worldwide, with weekly conversation groups. Our film lessons are daily practice between groups. After EnglishConnect 3, learners who qualify can continue toBYU-Pathway's online certificates and degrees.
For teachers and organizations
Use the lessons with your class
ESL classes, EnglishConnect groups, libraries, schools and resettlement agencies can use every lesson for free.
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