8 films and serials for those who learn English.🌿

8 films and serials for those who learn English.🌿

You can learn a foreign language without leaving home. There are a lot of ways: classes using Skype with a native speaker, studying online tests and special programs. But there is one fascinating help

How to find the right movie in English?

"Viewing American and British films helps both beginners and old people improve their English:" overhear "authentic pronunciation, remember the right intonations and, most importantly, expand the vocabulary. All words and resistant expressions in films are presented to you in a certain context, due to which you can guess the meaning of the phrase, even if you hear it for the first time. However, to get a tangible effect from watching movies with the original voice acting, you need to first set yourself up "do not flatter yourself" and choose a burden on the shoulder.

If you are completely new to English, do not rush straight to serials like "House M.D." or "Elementary": a bunch of medical and forensic terms can discourage you from not only watching movies without translation, but generally learning English. In my practice there were examples when a student began to re-learn the language after several years of "pause" caused precisely by incorrectly selected films and other educational materials - too complicated and not suitable for the beginner.

Subtitles are an excellent way to pump not only the perception of English by ear, but also to improve writing skills

In the first stages, do not disdain subtitles. Some persistently call sabas "crutches" and do not want to watch movies with them even at first. And very in vain, because for beginners subtitles are an excellent way to pump not only the perception of English by ear, peeping at the bottom of the screen, but also to improve writing skills. However, you should not abuse subtitles: once you get to the more or less acceptable level of the language, turn off the subtitles and focus on the sound and picture.

Choose films of those genres that you like. It's unlikely that you will be happy to watch the adaptation of Jane Austen's novels for the sake of learning English, if you like thrillers and action movies. And vice versa. In general, choose a movie for pleasure, and not for training compulsory service. "

🍃 Movies and TV series for studying British English

1. My Fair Lady (1964)
   Although this film was shot in the US, British pronunciation is perfect. This is a film adaptation of the "Pygmalion" by Bernard Shaw, where the refined gentleman Professor Higgins "acclimates" the simple Eliza. In the process of cultivation, he at the same time teaches her how to talk properly - just what we need. In general, if you do not have an allergy to the smell of naphthalene - safely download this movie in the original voice acting and enjoy the classic English.

2. Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
   Perhaps the plot is for an amateur, but the film has a lot of simple "everyday" dialogues - just a storehouse for those who want to pull up informal British English. By the way, the performer of the main role Ren Zellweger during the shooting did not stop using British English and outside the set. Take an example.

3. Going postal (2010)
   The screen version of the fantasy novel by British writer Terry Pratchett - must see for admirers of the master and fantasy genre. Very entertaining comedy in the style of steampunk, with elements of the detective and good British English. By the way, in the last scene himself Pratchett acted as a postman.

4. Sherlock (from 2010)
   Contemporary interpretation of the cult stories of Conan Doyle. I note that if on the screen you see Martin Freeman (he plays the role of Dr. Watson), know that you are watching a useful movie for improving British English.

5. The Office (2001-2003)
   Another British series with Freeman, in which you can hear many vivid expressions from the lexicon of British office workers. If in the future you plan to replenish their ranks - "The Office" will help you easily and easily join the team. Just do not confuse this series with its American version.

6. Miss Marple (1984-1992) / Poirot (1989-2013)
   Old good series about Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple - the classics of the detective genre, the adaptation of the works of Agatha Christie. Exciting subjects, elegant methods of solving crimes and good British English are an excellent "gentleman's set".

7. Extr @ (2002-2004)
   Before you start watching all of the above, do not spare the time for the cool British youth series "Extr @". The thing is really very sensible and therefore popular. Usually it comes complete with subtitles and files to print the full texts of the series, so there will be no problems here.

🍃 Movies and series for learning American English

1. Forrest Gump (1994)
   Touching drama Zemeckis - a useful movie for beginners. The protagonist speaks rather slowly, simply and understandably, so even the "green" beginners will be able to master the film.