![]() As if it matters.īest line you’ll learn: “ How’re you going?” 9. ![]() Once you’ve finished drooling at the cast, you can learn some key Aussie slang too. This Australian soap has everything you imagine a Sydney beach town would: sun, sea, sand, surfing and impossibly good-looking people. It’s also 28 years old, so you can literally never run out of episodes to watch. The language is uncomplicated and relatable, even if you don’t get some of the in-jokes (don’t worry, sometimes I don’t get them either). Nothing really beats The Simpsons for casual, fun viewing. It’s a very useful watch if you’re thinking about becoming a novelist or genius secret detective.īest line you’ll learn: “ Everybody shut up!” 7. It helps that lead actor Benedict Cumberbatch is now super-famous around the world too. Sherlock Holmes became cool again when this British series started in 2010. It might sound complicated at first, but before you know it, you’ll be the only one at the party who knows how the American legal system works and that’s pretty cool.īest line you’ll learn: “ Friends make the worst enemies.” 6. Thinking about starting a career in America? Learn all the complicated language you need for business or politics from this political thriller series. On the plus side, they’re always dressed really well and you can learn where all the good brunch places are in Manhattan.īest line you’ll learn: “ I couldn’t help wondering to myself…” 5. Sex and the CityĪnyone who’s ever wanted to live in New York needs to watch this romantic comedy series about four female friends and the absurd situations they find themselves in (usually hilarious, sometimes sad). The family everyone loves to laugh at (and not always because they’re always being funny) also happens to be one of the best sources of learning modern English slang – when you’re not trying to figure out why they’re buying another new car or handbag, obviously.īest line you’ll learn: “ Like, literally.” 4. So, so much to love!īest line you’ll learn: “ You know nothing, Jon Snow.” 3. The show literally has everything you need: sword fights, zombies, love stories, monsters, naked people, and posh British accents. Game of ThronesĮven if you’re not a fan of fantasy, medieval battles or dragons, you still need to watch this. It’s perhaps the best-known American sitcom in the world and rightfully so – it’s a mix of sarcasm, deadpan (‘not obvious’) humour and lessons of what NOT to do when you’re on a break with your partner.īest line you’ll learn: “ Oh. FriendsĪ little piece of us all died when Friends ended in 2004 after 10 years on the air. Here are my picks for the ten best TV shows to learn English with. And although it’s true that you have to be pretty smart to learn a language from subtitles alone, when you’re already learning English, watching a TV series can help you soak up everything from the newest slang to an authentic-sounding accent. We’ve all heard the stories of celebrities like actress Mila Kunis learning English just from watching British and American television shows.
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