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; its 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