The Life of Martin Short

May 11, 2026, 19:30
CanadaEntertainment

Introduction

Netflix has a new movie called 'Marty: Life is Short'. It is about the funny actor Martin Short and his sad life stories.

Main Body

Martin Short had a hard life when he was young. His brother and parents died. This made him strong. He was not afraid to be funny on TV and in movies. Later, more sad things happened. His wife died in 2010. His daughter also died recently. A fire destroyed his son's house. These events were very difficult for him. Now, Martin is still working. He is in a show called 'Only Murders in the Building'. He wants to make people happy because he loves his work.

Conclusion

The movie shows Martin Short's great career and the sad things he lived through.

Learning

The 'Change' Map

Look at how the story moves from Then → Now. To reach A2, you need to switch between the past and the present.

1. The Past (Finished) We use a simple form for things that are over.

  • Had (from have)
  • Died (from die)
  • Was (from be)
  • Destroyed (from destroy)

2. The Present (Now) We use the current form for things happening today.

  • Is (He is in a show)
  • Wants (He wants to make people happy)
  • Loves (He loves his work)

💡 Quick Tip: Notice the word "Still".

  • "Martin is still working."

Use still when a situation from the past continues today. It is a bridge between the two times.

Vocabulary Learning

movie (n.)
a film shown in a cinema or on TV
Example:I watched a new movie last night.
actor (n.)
a person who performs in movies or plays
Example:The actor delivered a powerful performance.
funny (adj.)
causing laughter or amusement
Example:The comedian was very funny during the show.
sad (adj.)
feeling unhappy or sorrowful
Example:She felt sad after hearing the news.
life (n.)
the existence of a person or animal
Example:He cherished every moment of his life.
hard (adj.)
difficult to do; not easy
Example:The exam was hard for many students.
strong (adj.)
having great physical power or ability
Example:She is strong enough to lift heavy boxes.
afraid (adj.)
feeling fear or worry
Example:He was afraid of speaking in front of a crowd.
TV (n.)
television, a device for watching shows
Example:We watched a documentary on TV.
show (n.)
a program on TV or a performance
Example:The new show has many exciting episodes.
happy (adj.)
feeling pleasure or joy
Example:She was happy to see her friends.
work (n.)
the activity of doing a job or task
Example:He enjoys his work as a teacher.