Free English lesson · Level 2
Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.
Level 2 · Normal speed · Ages 13+
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Step 1
Before you watch
The story
(Sample lesson.) Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a pastor in Germany. When Hitler and the Nazis came to power, many churches stayed quiet. Bonhoeffer did not. He spoke against the Nazis and helped people in danger.
The film follows his choices. He must decide how far he will go to do what is right, and what it will cost him.
Words to know 7
Tap 🔈 to hear a word.
- pastor
a leader of a church
“The pastor spoke to the people every Sunday.”
- conscience
the feeling inside you that tells you what is right
“His conscience told him to say no.”
- resist
to fight against something
“Some people chose to resist the Nazis.”
- betray
to hurt someone who trusted you
“He was afraid a friend would betray him.”
- courage
being brave when you are afraid
“It takes courage to tell the truth.”
- prison
a place where people are locked up
“He wrote letters from prison.”
- faith
strong belief, often in God
“Her faith helped her in hard times.”
Phrases and idioms
- “stand up for”
- to defend something you believe in
- “speak out”
- to say publicly that something is wrong
- “pay the price”
- to suffer because of a choice you made
Step 2
While you watch
- Turn on English subtitles. Read and listen at the same time.
- Listen for the words from Step 1.
- Pause and repeat a line out loud when you like it.
Scenes to watch again
- 1
Bonhoeffer speaks to his students. listen for the word "conscience"
- 2
A difficult talk with his family. listen for how they say they are worried
Step 3
After you watch
Talk about it
With your family, a friend, or your conversation group. Try to answer in English.
- What would you do in Bonhoeffer's place?
- Have you ever had to be brave like this? What happened?
- Which word from this lesson do you want to remember?
Step 4
Keep going
Practice with films here every week, and join a free conversation group to speak with others.
Your next step
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A free English lesson with the film Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.: https://52flicks.com/learn/bonhoeffer/