Learn English with this Daniel Radcliffe English lesson
Date: Dec 26 2014
Themes: Celebrity, Pop Culture
Intro
Daniel Radcliffe is breaking out from being Harry Potter, slowly but surely. His new film, “Horns,” may be a true renaissance for him, and his nuanced acting could help people see his innate ability as an actor. But it’s easy to be typecast by the popular consciousness.
Lily and Brian are talking about Daniel Radcliffe and his new film, “Horns.” Find out if they want him to succeed or not in today’s English lesson.
Vocab
Example The restaurant down the street is having a renaissance. The menu is totally different!
Example Peyton has an innate understanding of people. I totally trust her judgement.
Example Many performers are typecast even though they're able to play different kinds of characters.
Example Gay marriage wasn't always part of the popular consciousness, but it is now!
Example My boyfriend cheated on me but, slowly but surely, I'm learning to trust him again.
Example I didn't learn to ride a bike until I was 30, so I took it slowly but surely to make sure I felt safe and confident.
Example She worked on her dissertation slowly but surely, to make sure that she did a good job.
Quiz
Discussion
Do you believe that Daniel Radcliffe can become a successful actor, or will he always be Harry Potter?
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