Have you ever wondered if watching Netflix could help you learn English? Here’s some good news: it absolutely can!
Imagine binge-watching your favourite shows in your free time while picking up new vocabulary, phrases, and improving your listening skills. Netflix makes learning English entertaining and effortless and helps you pick up conversational language you won’t find in textbooks.
So, grab some popcorn, switch the audio to English, turn on subtitles in your native language (or English for an extra challenge), and dive in!
Here’s our list of the five must-watch Netflix shows to help you improve your English:
The Crown
The Crown is a great Netflix series to watch to learn English and pick up a fantastic British accent while you’re at it!
This Netflix-original drama chronicles the life of Queen Elizabeth II when she begins her reign as the queen at the age of 25. The show is a behind-the-scenes look at the Royal Family which is something that we can all get curious about! This series is particularly great for learning English because there is not a lot of talking and action compared to a series like Game of Thrones.
Stranger Things
Stranger Things is one of the most popular Netflix original series—and for good reason.
This sci-fi show follows a group of teenagers working together to solve the mystery of their friend Will’s disappearance. Since the show revolves around a young cast, the English is casual and informal. Plus, you will pick up some fun American slang along the way!
Dynasty
Dynasty is an entertaining series about a billionaire family.
It is an excellent choice for students learning Business English due to its strong focus on business topics. That said, anyone can enjoy Dynasty for its mix of both formal and informal English language use.
Friends
Friends is a timeless television classic and arguably the ultimate show for learning English. Here’s a fun game for you: watch Friends weekly with a group of friends. Each person picks a character from the series to ‘shadow.’ Practice their accent and repeat their phrases exactly as they say them.
Who knows—you might just be fluent by season two!
Disenchantment
Disenchantment is an animated Netflix series that takes you on a comedic adventure with Bean, a rebellious princess, her feisty elf companion Elfo, and her “personal demon” Luci, in the medieval fantasy kingdom of Dreamland.
The show is great for English learners because the characters’ speech is clear, and their exaggerated expressions and gestures make it easier to follow the story. Plus, the humour introduces you to playful and quirky uses of everyday English!
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