5 Christmas Movies to Learn English

Buddy is a human who grew up among Santa's elves. When he discovers the truth about his past, he travels to New York to find his biological father, bringing his love for Christmas with him.

Now considered a Christmas classic, Elf is also one of the easiest movies on our list for English learners. Buddy, played by Will Ferrell, often uses short sentences and simple childlike language, while the funny situations make the story easy to follow even when you don't understand every word. It's a perfect choice for getting used to American English and learning useful Christmas expressions.

Tired of being single during the holidays, Sloane and Jackson decide to be each other's dates for every holiday throughout the year.

Holidate is a Christmas romantic comedy that's great for anyone who wants to get used to more informal everyday English. From dating and relationships to family arguments, the movie is full of modern language and common expressions. However, the characters often speak quickly and use a lot of sarcasm. If you find it difficult to follow their conversations, turning on English subtitles can be really helpful.

If you've somehow never seen Home Alone, the story follows Kevin, a young boy who is accidentally left at home when his family goes away for Christmas. Things get even more complicated when two clumsy burglars try to break into his house.

Home Alone is one of the most famous Christmas comedies around the world. The story is very simple, and many of the funniest scenes are based on physical comedy rather than dialogue. This makes it easy to follow and enjoy even if your English is still at a beginner level. The sequel, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, is also worth watching. It has a similar style, the same kind of humour and a similar level of English difficulty.

Jesper, a young postman, is sent to a remote village in the North, where he meets Klaus, a mysterious carpenter who makes toys. Together, they start a tradition that will last for generations.

Klaus is not only a popular animated Christmas movie, but also a great choice for practising your listening skills. The characters speak clearly, and the language is simple and full of vocabulary related to Christmas traditions. If you love animated movies, you definitely shouldn't miss this one!

Tired of spending Christmas as a single man, Peter convinces his best friend Nick to pretend to be his boyfriend during the holidays. But when they arrive at Peter’s family home, things take an unexpected turn.

Single All the Way is a romantic comedy that's quite similar to Holidate in terms of story, language and overall difficulty. Although the vocabulary is generally simple and the story is easy to follow, the characters often speak quickly and interrupt each other. This can make the conversations harder to understand if you're not used to listening to natural English. For this reason, English subtitles are a good idea here, especially if you don't want to miss any details.