I. Vocabulary and grammar list

“ Billy Elliot ” (2000)

I. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR LIST

NO	LANGUAGE UNITS	NOTES
1.	Newcastle IDIOM: carry/take to Newcastle (British English)	a large industrial city and port on the River Tyne in northeast England, whose full name is Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle used to have a large coal mining and shipbuilding industry, but much of the old industry has now closed down. People from Newcastle are informally called Geordies.
2.	The dialect used in the film is called Geordie.	GEORDIE (/ˈdʒɔrdi/) is a regional nickname for a person from the Tyneside region of the north east of England, or the name of the English-language dialect spoken by its inhabitants. Depending on who is using it, the catchment area for the term "Geordie" can be as large as the whole of North East England, or as small as the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. In most aspects, Geordie speech is a direct continuation and development of the language spoken by the Anglo-Saxon settlers of this region. The Anglo-Saxon kingdoms that emerged during the Dark Ages spoke largely mutually-intelligible varieties of what is now called Old English. This Anglo-Saxon influence on Geordie can be seen today. Etymology: A number of rival theories explain how the term came about, though all accept that it derives from a familiar diminutive form of the name George, which was "a very common name among the pitmen" (coal miners) in the north-east of England.
3.	-You’ve been playing my records, you twat? -I never played naught! - Knobhead!	TWAT taboo informal 1. a very offensive word for a stupid or unpleasant person. Do not use this word. 2. a very offensive word for the female sex organ. Do not use this word. NAUGHT (northern dialect) = nothing: All their plans came to naught (=failed). KNOBHEAD = idiot (dialect)
4.	If Dad knew, he ’d go mental.	Perhaps you know?
5.	-We’d be digging the coal up again next month. -Don’t kid yourself.	to let yourself believe something that is untrue or unlikely: Don't kid yourself he'll ever change. We thought we could change the world. Just who were we trying to kid?
6.	Mom would have let us.	Comment.
7.	Scab, scab, scab!	an insulting word for someone who works while the other people in the same factory, office etc are on strike
8.	-It’s a right load of old bollocks. -No, it’s not.	British English, spoken informal used to say rudely that you think something is wrong or stupid [= rubbish]: Your lyrics are complete bollocks; they don't actually mean anything, do they? She's just talking a load of old bollocks.
9.	They are using downstairs as a soup kitchen for the striking miners.	a place where food is offered free or at very low cost to the needy
10.	No hanky-panky, understood?	-informal trickery - double dealing -also, more recently, sexual activity - used humorously
11.	This is man-to-man combat, not a bloody tea dance.	A TEA DANCE, or thé dansant (French: literally dancing tea) is a summer or autumn afternoon or early-evening dance from four to seven, sometimes preceded in the English countryside by a garden party. The function evolved from the concept of the afternoon tea.
12.	He’s like a fanny in a fit.	informal 1. American English the part of your body that you sit on [= bottom] 2. British English taboo informal a very offensive word for a woman's outer sex organs. Do not use this word [= genitals]
13.	You’re a disgrace to them gloves, your father and the traditions of this boxing hall.	be a disgrace used to say that something or someone is so bad or unacceptable that the people involved with them should feel ashamed: The UK rail system is a national disgrace. You are a disgrace to the medical profession.
14.	Will you give it a rest?	give it a rest spoken, especially British English used to tell someone to stop talking about something because they are annoying you: Give it a rest, Jack!
15.	Girls, left hand on the bar. (dancing class)	Perhaps you can guess?
16.	Feel the music, please. Bottoms in.	the part of your body that you sit on [= backside]: I just sat on my bottom and slid down.
17.	“The Sun will Come out Tomorrow”. Fat chance.	fat chance informal used to say that something is very unlikely to happen: 'You can go to bed now and sleep easy.' 'Fat chance of that!'
18.	Go on. I dare you.	TO DARE to try to persuade someone to do something dangerous or embarrassing as a way of proving that they are brave dare somebody to do something: They dared Ed to steal a bottle of his father's whiskey. So jump, then. I dare you.
19.	Heel out. Drop your hip.	Parts of body: perhaps you can show them?
20.	Good arch.	a curved structure of bones in the middle of your foot
21.	You ’re crap at boxing.	British English spoken not polite very bad: a crap film I've had such a crap day. I'm really crap at tennis.
22.	“Dancing in my Tails ” (song)	a man's jacket which is short at the front and divides into two long pieces at the back, worn to very formal events [= tailcoat]
23.	He was your mom's favourite, was Fred Astaire.	(1899-1987) a US dancer, singer, and actor who appeared in many musical films, often dancing with Ginger Rogers. His most famous film is Top Hat (1935).
24.	We used to dance around the front room like lunatics.	someone who behaves in a crazy or very stupid way - often used humorously: This hotel is run by a lunatic!
25.	I could have been a professional.	Comment.
26.	-Many men do ballet. -Poofs.	British English taboo informal a very offensive word for a homosexual man. Do not use this word.
27.	-He couldn’t beat Daley Thompson. -Maybe not in a race, but in stamina.	physical or mental strength that lets you continue doing something for a long time without getting tired: You need stamina to be a long-distance runner. Elaine has the stamina and the determination to succeed.
28.	Please yourself.	= As you wish.
29.	Guys, look sharp!	look sharp British English old-fashioned used to tell someone to do something quickly: If you look sharp you might catch him before he leaves for London.
30.	Shove off!	British English spoken used to tell someone rudely or angrily to go away: Shove off! I'm busy.
31.	I feel like a right sissy.	Informal not polite a boy that other boys dislike because he prefers doing things that girls enjoy: He wanted to go to dance classes, but he was afraid the other boys would call him a sissy.
32.	They found your nanna in the Spar stores. Where have you been?	British English informal grandmother - used by children [= nan, nanny]
33.	-Why do you need to take lessons? -To get better, you divvy.	British English informal a stupid person
34.	-Do you get to wear a tutu? -They’re only meant for lasses.	TUTU a short skirt made of many folds of stiff material, worn by ballet dancers LASS a girl or young woman - used especially in Scotland and the north of England [↪ lad ]
35.	I think you’d look wicked.	spoken informal very good: That's a wicked bike!
36.	Whip your head round and come back to that spot.	to move or remove something with a quick sudden movement: Annie whipped off her apron and put it into the drawer. He whipped back the sheets.
37.	You look like a right wanker to me, son.	British English taboo informal a very offensive word for a boy or man who you think is stupid or unpleasant. Do not use this word.
38.	I haven’t seen hide nor hair of Billy for months.	not see hide nor hair of somebody spoken to not see someone anywhere for a fairly long time: I have n't seen hide nor hair of him for ages.
39.	Can we have a go at it, Miss?	an attempt to do something: 'I can't open this drawer.' 'Here. Let me have a go. ' I'd thought about it for some time and decided to give it a go (=try to do something). Ruby blew out all her candles at one go.
40.	What the hell is he up to?	spoken doing something secret or something that you should not be doing: The children are very quiet. I wonder what they're up to. He knew Bailey was up to something. But what? I always suspected that he was up to no good (=doing something bad).
41.	Ballet is normal for girls, not for lads.	Remember?
42.	Boys do wrestling, not frigging ballet!	spoken not polite used to emphasize something you are saying when you are angry, annoyed etc: I can't open the frigging door!
43.	You’re asking for a hiding, Billy.	spoken informal a severe physical punishment [= beating]: You'll get a good hiding when you come home! You're not too big for a hiding, you know.
44.	You should stand up to him.	stand up to somebody/something to refuse to accept unfair treatment from a person or organization: He'll respect you more if you stand up to him. Cliff couldn't stand up to bullying.
45.	Your dad worked down the pit, then?	especially British English a coal mine: Dad first went down the pit (=worked in a coal mine) when he was 15 years old. a national strike against pit closures (=when a coal mine is closed permanently)
46.	If they voted, they’d be back tomorrow. It’s just a few commies, stirring things up.	COMMIES = communists informal insulting TO STIR UP to deliberately try to cause arguments or bad feelings between people: John was always stirring up trouble in class. Dave's just trying to stir things up because he's jealous.
47.	Let’s face it, they haven’t got a leg to stand on.	LET’S FACE IT spoken =used when saying something that is hard for someone to accept NOT HAVE A LEG TO STAND ON informal to be in a situation where you cannot prove or legally support what you say: If you didn't sign a contract, you won't have a leg to stand on.
48.	The miners. It stands to reason, doesn’t it?	IT STANDS TO REASON (THAT) used to say that something should be completely clear to anyone who is sensible: It stands to reason that you cannot find the right person to do a job unless you know exactly what that job is.
49.	-What do you do? -He’s been made redundant.	British English if you are redundant, your employer no longer has a job for you: Seventy factory workers were made redundant in the resulting cuts. As the economy weakens, more and more jobs will be made redundant.
50.	He’s always pissed.	British English drunk: They rolled in pissed at three in the morning.
51.	-Does she not have sex? -No, she’s unfulfilled. That’s why she does dancing.	someone who is unfulfilled feels they could be achieving more in their job, relationship etc: Her job left her feeling unfulfilled and unappreciated.
52.	Your family are weird, they are mental.	informal very strange and unusual, and difficult to understand or explain: A really weird thing happened last night. They sell all sorts of weird and wonderful (=very strange) products.
53.	What have I blown?	informal to lose a good opportunity by making a mistake or by being careless: We've blown our chances of getting that contract. You've got a great future ahead of you. Don't blow it.
54.	I’d never be good enough. I hardly know aught.	Remember NAUGHT?
55.	I’m banned.	not officially allowed to meet, exist, or be used: Leaders of the banned party were arrested last night. He was suspended for using a banned substance (=a drug that people competing in sport are not allowed to take).
56.	All right, all right, don’t lose your blob.	Jamie Bell: We made it up on the spot. We wanted something new, and that's what we came up with. Here it may be just a sound he may have heard sometime - the way children learn to use words... and some stuff just sounds funny... like blob - he wouldn't have said don't lose your nut to a teacher...
57.	Miss, you don’t fancy me, do you?	British English informal to feel sexually attracted to someone: All the girls fancied him.
58.	-I’ve got to move all by myself. -That’s a bit steep.	ambitious; difficult: a steep undertaking
59.	What do you reckon?	spoken especially British English to think or suppose something: Do you reckon he'll agree to see us? The police reckon that whoever killed Dad was with him earlier that day. 'There's nothing we can do about it.' 'You reckon (=used to express doubt or disagreement)?'
60.	I will miss telling you off.	tell somebody off if someone in authority tells you off, they speak to you angrily about something wrong that you have done: Shelley was one of those kids who was always getting told off at school. My dad told me off for swearing.
61.	Don’t pick on me because you fucked up your own life!	to behave in an unfair way to someone, for example by blaming them or criticizing them unfairly: Why don't you pick on someone else for a change?
62.	Does she stay a swan for good?	FOR GOOD permanently: The injury may keep him out of football for good.
63.	It’s only a ghost story.	a story about ghosts that is intended to frighten people
64.	If you want, I’ll show you me fanny.	Remember?
65.	Thanks, pal.	spoken used to speak to a man in an unfriendly way: Look, pal, I don't want you hanging around.
66.	He’s only a bairn. What about giving him a childhood?	a baby or child - used in Scotland
67.	For all we know, you could be some nutter.	British English informal a crazy person [= idiot]: an absolute nutter
68.	Get the fucking Social on you.	Department of Social Security, the DSS a former British government department which used to be responsible for paying various types of benefit (=money paid by the government to support people who need it, for example people who are poor, people who are too old or too sick to work, and people who cannot find jobs). This department changed its name in 2001 and became the Department for Work and Pensions.
69.	You know nothing about me, you sanctimonious little shit!	formal behaving as if you are morally better than other people, in a way that is annoying - used to show disapproval: sanctimonious politicians preaching about family values
70.	He won’t grow up to race whippets, grow leeks or piss his wages up the wall.	WHIPPET a small thin racing dog like a greyhound LEEKS a vegetable with a long white stem and long flat green leaves, which tastes like an onion WAGE(S) money you earn that is paid according to the number of hours, days, or weeks that you work [↪ salary]: He earns a good wage. The wage increases will come into effect in June. NOTE: Use wages to refer to the money that someone is paid every week by their employer, especially someone who works in a factory or a shop. COMPARE: Someone's salary is the money they are paid every month by their employer, especially someone in a profession, such as a teacher or a lawyer: Some managers earn annual salaries of over £80,000.
71.	Round the corner came this wallaby.	- an Australian animal like a small kangaroo - a euphemism for "Whiny Little Bitch." Obtained from the acronym WLB: He/she is such a wallaby.
72.	-How much will it cost? -Two grand.	informal (plural grand) a thousand pounds or dollars: The car cost him fifteen grand.
73.	I am not patronizing you!	to talk to someone in a way which seems friendly but shows that you think they are not as intelligent or do not know as much as you: Don't patronize me! The program focuses on kids' interests without patronizing them.
74.	Mom would have let you. (Gr)	Explain.
75.	It was a toss-up between a new punch bag and you.	it's a toss-up spoken used when you do not know which of two things will happen, or which of two things to choose: I don't know who'll get the job - it's a toss-up between Carl and Steve.

SOURCES:

http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com http://dict.leo.org/forum/viewGeneraldiscussion.php?idThread=1131746

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki http://www.wisegeek.com

II. DISCUSSION

1. What is dancing to you?

2. Why did Tony and his father find it important to go on strike?

3. What was Billy’s father like?

4. Why did Billy take interest in dancing? How would you explain his physical reaction to quarrels with his father?

5. What made Billy and Michael good friends?

6. What is the role of Billy’s grandmother in the story?

7. What did Billy’s father think of ballet? Why did he change his opinion?

8. Why did Miss Wilkinson forbid Billy to dance in front of his family?

9. How did Billy’s father feel when he went out of the miners’ bus?

10. How did Billy feel during the audition?

11. Why did Billy hit the boy after the audition?

12. Why did Billy take the content of the letter the way he did?

13. How does the scene with Billy’s father and brother in the mine strike you?

14. How does the last scene make you feel?

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