Netflix Makes a Movie About Kylie Minogue

Introduction

Netflix has a new show called 'KYLIE'. It has three parts. It tells the story of the singer Kylie Minogue.

Main Body

The show uses old videos and new interviews. It shows how Kylie became a famous pop star. Her friends and family talk about her life. Kylie talks about her health. She had breast cancer in 2005. She was very scared. Music helped her feel better during this time. Kylie is still working today. She will sing at a big sports game in September. The show shows how she stays strong.

Conclusion

You can watch 'KYLIE' on Netflix starting 20 May.

Learning

⚡ The 'Past' vs 'Now' Switch

Look at how we change the words to talk about then and now. This is the secret to A2 English.

The 'Now' (Present)

  • Kylie is working.
  • She stays strong.
  • It has three parts.

The 'Then' (Past)

  • Kylie was scared. (→ is becomes was)
  • Music helped her. (→ add -ed)
  • She had cancer. (→ has becomes had)

💡 Quick Rule: When you see -ed, you are looking at the past. When you see is/has, you are looking at today.

Vocabulary Learning

show (n.)
a program on TV or online that you watch
Example:I watched a new show on Netflix.
story (n.)
a tale or narrative about events
Example:The show tells a story about Kylie Minogue.
singer (n.)
a person who sings songs
Example:Kylie Minogue is a famous singer.
videos (n.)
short films or recordings you can watch
Example:The show uses old videos.
interviews (n.)
conversations where questions are asked to learn about someone
Example:The show includes new interviews.
famous (adj.)
well known by many people
Example:She became a famous pop star.
friends (n.)
people you like and spend time with
Example:Her friends talk about her life.
family (n.)
your parents, siblings, etc.
Example:Her family also talks about her.
health (n.)
the state of being physically and mentally fit
Example:She talks about her health.
scared (adj.)
feeling fear or worry
Example:She was very scared when she had cancer.