Amazon Adds Short Videos to Prime Video

May 8, 2026, 20:50
USEntertainment

Introduction

Amazon has a new feature called 'Clips'. It shows short videos in the Prime Video app.

Main Body

Other companies like Netflix and Disney already have short videos. Amazon tested this idea with basketball games first. Now they are adding it to the app. The app looks at what you like. It shows you short parts of movies and shows. You can watch a short clip and then watch the whole movie. You can pay for the movie or use your subscription. Some people in the USA have this feature now. They use iPhones, Android phones, or Fire tablets. All users in the USA will get it in the summer.

Conclusion

Prime Video is giving some USA users short videos to help them find new movies.

Learning

πŸ’‘ THE 'ACTION' PATTERN

Look at how these sentences work. They all follow a simple path: Who β†’\rightarrow Does β†’\rightarrow What.

  • Amazon β†’\rightarrow has β†’\rightarrow a new feature.
  • The app β†’\rightarrow looks at β†’\rightarrow what you like.
  • You β†’\rightarrow can watch β†’\rightarrow a short clip.

πŸ› οΈ USEFUL WORDS FOR A2

WordSimple Meaning
FeatureA special part of a program
SubscriptionPaying money every month for a service
WholeAll of it / Complete

⚠️ A QUICK TIP: 'SOME' vs 'ALL'

Notice the difference in the text:

  1. "Some people in the USA have this" β†’\rightarrow Not everyone. Just a few.
  2. "All users in the USA will get it" β†’\rightarrow Everyone. 100%.

Vocabulary Learning

app
a small computer program that you can use on a phone or tablet
Example:I opened the Prime Video app to watch a movie.
short
not long in time or length
Example:The video is very short, only a few minutes.
video
a recording that shows moving pictures and sound
Example:She watched a funny video on her phone.
watch
to look at something for a while
Example:I like to watch movies on the weekend.
pay
to give money in exchange for something
Example:You can pay for the movie with a credit card.
use
to employ or make use of something
Example:He uses his phone to play games.
people
human beings; a group of individuals
Example:Many people enjoy watching videos online.
phone
a device that lets you call and use apps
Example:She checked her phone for new messages.
tablet
a flat computer that you can hold in your hands
Example:The Fire tablet is easy to use.
summer
the warmest season of the year
Example:We plan to travel during the summer.
help
to give assistance or support
Example:The app helps you find new movies.
find
to discover or locate something
Example:She can find the movie by searching the title.
new
not old; recently created or discovered
Example:The app has many new features.
movie
a film that you watch on a screen
Example:I watched a new movie last night.
subscription
a payment plan that lets you use a service regularly
Example:You can get a subscription to Prime Video.
clip
a short part of a video or movie
Example:He shared a funny clip with his friends.
basketball
a sport played with a ball and hoops
Example:The game of basketball is very exciting.
game
an activity with rules that people play for fun
Example:The basketball game lasted two hours.
Amazon
a large online store and technology company
Example:Amazon sells many different products.
Netflix
a service that streams movies and shows
Example:She watches shows on Netflix.
Disney
a company that makes movies and theme parks
Example:Disney has many popular cartoons.
Clips
short videos that show parts of movies or shows
Example:The Clips feature lets you watch short clips.
Prime Video
Amazon's streaming service for movies and shows
Example:Prime Video offers many titles to watch.
feature
a special part or function of a product
Example:The new feature is called Clips.
look
to examine or view
Example:The app looks at what you like.
like
to enjoy or prefer
Example:I like watching movies.
whole
entire; not missing any part
Example:You can watch the whole movie.