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LIVE, LEARN, & LOVE SERIES #13. MARY POPPINS (1964 FILM)

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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