Have you known that watching TV shows to learn language is much more effective than watching a movie?
First of all, although watching the series is considered to be an entertainment and pleasant pastime, watching the series in the original language is part of learning and self-development. It is necessary to take breaks in your studies so that the material is easier to learn, so that you don't overload yourself and don't get tired. Episodes of the series are much shorter than watching an entire movie, moreover, you can choose sitcoms that don't last more than half an hour.
Second, you get used to the character's speech, accent and manner of speaking. After a while it becomes easier for you to understand the meaning of words and what is happening in the story, what means that the learning process is easier and more enjoyable with each new episode!
Third, you can choose a series on a specific topic, for example, the action of such series as " Scrubs" and "Doctor House" takes place in a clinic, what means that there will be constantly used medical vocabulary, so you can expand your knowledge in a particular area.
Fourth, colloquial speech, that are used throughout informal conversation, and its features. You begin to understand the slang expressions and abbreviations that most often appear in modern TV series.
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So, what series to watch? During my life, I have watched more than a hundred TV series on a variety of topics. In recent years, I have tried to watch it in the original language with subtitles, and so with each new series, I notice that I am moving further up the level. If you know your level of English, then feel free to choose the series below.
Elementary
- Extra (2002 — 2004)
Pre-Intermediate
- Glee (2009 — 2015)
- Young Sheldon (2017 — present)
Intermediate
- American Horror Story (2011 — present)
- The Carrie Diaries (2013 — 2014)
- The Vampire Diaries (2009 — 2017)
Upper-Intermediate
- Downton Abbey (2010 — 2015)
- Money Heist (2017 — present)
- Gossip girl (2007 — 2012)
- Black mirror (2011 — present)
Advanced
- The Big Bang Theory (2007 — 2019)
- White Collar (2009 — 2014)
- Doctor Who (2005 — present)
- Scrubs (2001 — 2010)
- Sherlock (2010 — present)
In conclusion, I want to emphasize that it is important not only to watch, but also to write down small notes and make dictionaries for greater success. Thus, your knowledge will be systematized not only on paper, but also stored in your head. For the lazier ones, I can advise to make stickers! Colored stickers with words and expressions can be put over the entire apartment. So, if you don't go back to your notebook to repeat your notes, you will definitely notice a bright spot on the door, unwittingly read it, and after a while you will remember it!
That's it! Let me know if it was helpful.
Learn from the heart,
Aida