LIVE, LEARN, & LOVE
Do you take delight in watching films,
listening to pop music, or reading books? For English learners, movies, songs,
and books are one of the most wonderful sources to explore the language! You
can indulge in your favorite pastime and still learn some expressions, words of
wisdom, and oftentimes good lessons while you’re at it.
# 13. Mary Poppins (1964) starring Julie
Andrews & Dick Van Dyke
“Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!”
ð You
might not have heard anyone saying this weird but rhythmical word person, and neither
have I. This super long word could be used as a holophrase or an imperative
verb? God only knows! In Mary Poppins, this single word was used as
"something to say when you have nothing to say," but these jaw-breaking
nonsensical syllables certainly have brought you a sense of vivacity for
decades.
“That's
a piecrust promise. Easily made, easily broken."
ð Mary
Poppins said it to the children she looks after to describe a promise that is
fragile, insincere, or unlikely to be kept, much like a delicate pie crust
breaks easily. She used this witty metaphor to call out unreliable,
untrustworthy, or "flaky" commitments that are made with good
intentions but rarely followed through. It emphasizes the importance of action
over words and warns against making others have false expectations,
highlighting a need for deliberate, durable commitments.
“"Just
a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, in the most delightful
way!"
ð Giving
medicines to children, Mary Poppins said the above sentence to let them know
that a little bit of fun or a positive outlook makes difficult tasks easier to
handle. Yes, it all depends how you look at it!
** Jean’s Small Thoughts:
It was the very first time I ever went to the movies with
my family. I was just a little girl—not even in elementary school yet—when my
parents took my sister and me to see this delightful film. The movie was Mary
Poppins, starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, which had been released in
1964.
The film opened with a wonderful scene of Mary (played by
Julie Andrews) freshening up while perched on a soft, fluffy cloud. I couldn’t
take my eyes off the screen as that magical moment unfolded so creatively. It
was truly an “époustouflant” experience! Even though I was very young, the
breathtaking way the film blended live-action with animation created
unforgettable memories for me. To this day, I still find myself humming, “Chim
chiminey, chim chiminey, chim chim cher-ee, a sweep is as lucky as lucky can
be!” whenever I feel a little low or need encouragement. If anyone feels as
though hope is out of reach, why not watch this timeless, joy-filled classic?
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