Fear, courage and the dark, in slow, clear English — give someone a fright, scared stiff, not bat an eyelid, jump out of your skin, spooked, lose your nerve, send a shiver down your spine, face your fears, pluck up the courage. How to say exactly how frightened you were, and how to describe the moment somebody found their nerve. An English learning podcast episode you can follow with your eyes closed. Taught through Monsters, Inc.

This episode covers the story of Monsters, Inc., Pixar's 2001 comedy about a monster city powered by children's screams and the two scarers who accidentally let a little girl into their world — plus a vocabulary lesson built right into that story: the English of fear and courage, from giving someone a fright and being scared stiff to not batting an eyelid, jumping out of your skin, feeling spooked, losing your nerve, facing your fears and plucking up the courage.

Perfect for English learners who enjoy movies and want a slow, clear, podcast-friendly way to improve their English listening comprehension and vocabulary on the go — no video required.

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