Have you ever thought about watching TV series to learn English? Well, this may seem like a miraculous proposition. With our tips, you can improve your level of the language, but this does not mean that you can give up studying grammar and other formal concepts of the English language. However, it is another way to gain extra learning.

All the programs selected here had their ratings and evaluations taken from platforms intended for audiovisual criticism, such as Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb. In addition, we also take into account those series that will improve your vocabulary, listening and knowledge of idiomatic expressions.

Set aside your study notebook to write down any words you learn and get the popcorn ready: It's time to learn!

What series to learn English?

In general, any series whose original language is English can serve as learning. Depending on your level of fluency in English, it might be better to start with a series without so much slang, accent and where the characters don't speak so fast. As a rule, comedy series – the famous ones sitcoms – are great bets for a good laugh and a good object of study.

In addition to expanding your knowledge of English, this list will help you if you are the kind of person who spends hours looking at the catalog of streamings, can't decide and, in the end, ends up watching the same thing over and over again. Check out the titles we've selected!

1. The Office

This is a series in the style mockumentary, a fake documentary. The plot revolves around a group of office workers at a paper distributor. All this has earned her the status of one of the best sitcoms of history, with rating 9 on IMDb.

Anyone looking to improve their informal and everyday vocabulary will love this series. However, since it takes place in a corporate environment, it is possible to come into contact with some common dialogues in the professional world.

The Office is available at Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max and Star+. You won't regret giving it a try. play in this classic!

2. Modern Family

Modern Family is another series in the style mockumentary. It follows the daily lives of three different groups of the same family, with their respective dramas and also a lot of comedy. So, get ready to laugh and get emotional throughout its 11 seasons, which are worthy of a marathon.

With a positive 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, we can bet that, in a short time, this will be one of your favorite series.

This program is a great choice for those who want to improve their English level. After all, there are puns that only make sense in the original language, a strong Latin accent and vocabulary explored on several levels. If you are curious to start watching, Modern Family is available at Star+.

3. Friends

Friends is a sitcom that marked the 90s TV, but that continues to have a legion of fans to this day. It follows a group of people in New York who, surprisingly, are friends. You will be able to binge-watch its 10 seasons and find out whether or not a certain couple was on a break – we didn't include their names to avoid confusion. spoilers. However, if you didn't live in the 1990s, some jokes may be very dated and make no sense.

The characters' vocabulary is common, everyday English. So, anyone who wants to improve their understanding of the language in everyday life needs to start watching Friends right now. The 8.9 rating on IMDb is proof that this series has aged well, and to watch it just go to HBO Max.

4. Stranger Things

Leaving the sitcoms classics and moving on to more current series to learn English, we couldn't fail to mention Stranger Things, one of the best adventure productions of all time. Your positive 92% review on Rotten Tomatoes is proof of that.

This show manages to combine mystery, action, comedy and friendship like few others can. Plus, it's set in the 1980s and has that afternoon movie feel, you know?

This is a series that needs to be watched with English subtitles, because there are some dialogues in other languages. However, the vocabulary of the series is not complicated and, from the first episodes, it is possible know some common slang in dialogues between native speakers. In fact, some of them can be false cognates, so be sure to check out the content on the topic to be able to identify everyone who appears in the speeches.

Before you ask, the answer is: yes, Stranger Things is available at Netflix.

5. The Crown

Anyone who likes history and the life of the British royal family will love the series. The Crown. It tells the story of Queen Elizabeth II from her childhood. The pace may be a little slow for some people, but the performances and plot will keep you glued to the screen. The series focuses on the main challenges faced by the Queen throughout her journey as ruler. This historical drama has received high ratings on several review platforms.

The vocabulary and language of the series are attractions in their own right. After all, it has the British accent and the accent of the royal family and yes, they are both different! Also, this series deals with a lot of political and formal meetings, so it will help you understand new dialogues in the English language.

The Crown it's original Netflix and is available exclusively on the platform.

6. The Queen's Gambit

This series is one of the most popular in the Netflix. The Queen's Gambit follows the life of a child who discovers she has a talent for chess. In addition, she shows all the conflicts behind the career of chess player Beth Harmon. Reviews on platforms such as Rotten Tomatoes are 96% positive.

Since it is set in the 1960s, this series has a different vocabulary. It is older and has very interesting expressions. In addition, due to the plot, you will learn several chess-specific terms and will be able to improve your English level.

7. The Boys

Have you ever thought about what would happen to superheroes if fame went to their heads? This is what happens to superheroes. The Boys portrays. Throughout the plot, you will understand what the consequences were from this search for status and even more visibility. To take care of this case, a team is formed and tries to contain the superpowered. Their rating is 8.7 on the evaluation platforms.

The vocabulary in this series is complex, so It is recommended for those who are in a more advanced level in English. After all, there are many different accents – from French to Southern US. In addition, many dialogues are fast-paced and full of slang and specific terms.

The Boys is based on a series of comic books and is available at Amazon Prime Video.

8. Gilmore Girls

Gilmore Girls It's a series that you love, get angry with and get emotional about, sometimes all in the same episode. It follows the relationship between mother Lorelai and daughter Rory. Throughout the seasons, you'll see how they mature and how they deal with the world.

The English in the series is very everyday and is therefore ideal for improving your English. listening in English. Because it takes place in several settings – small town, school, rich family home and others – It's a great resource for anyone who wants to understand changes in dialogue and speech.. To enjoy all this, watch the production that is available on Netflix.

9. Fleabag

Think of a funny series that also brings different insights to the viewer: this is what it does Fleabag. She is irreverent and with situations that are funny, but have a very acidic tone. In this series, you will follow a young adult who tries to establish herself in life, while dealing with relationships in various areas of life. This series has won awards worldwide, and its reviews are always positive.

This is the perfect show for anyone who wants to experience an unusual but super interesting series. The dialogues are not complex, but they do have a lot of slang and references to contemporary culture. In addition, the characters and situations are very sarcastic.

Fleabag is available exclusively at Amazon Prime Video.

10. Grey's Anatomy

Grey's Anatomy It takes place in a hospital and deals with the dramas experienced there. However, anyone who thinks that the series only talks about clinical cases is mistaken. Many conflicts involve the relationships between the hospital's doctors. The series has 18 seasons and is worthy of an English marathon.

Anyone who wants to increase their vocabulary diversity needs to watch this series. After all, it is set in a hospital and, as such, there are several health-related terms. In other words, you learn English and also discover how to deal with an emergency abroad. In addition, because there are so many episodes, there is a vast amount of topics discussed in the series that will make you learn many new terms to use in your dialogues.

Grey's Anatomy is available at Globoplay, Amazon Prime Video and Star+.

11. How to Get Away with Murder

If you like crime series, this will be your favorite. How To Get Away With Murder follows criminal lawyer and law professor Annalise Keating, played by the incredible Viola Davis. The protagonist gets involved in scary cases along with her students and the rest of her team. This series is worthy of keeping your eyes glued to the screen during every episode.

Do you want to increase your vocabulary and learn more about formal dialogues? Then, How To Get Away With Murder is the ideal series for you. It involves many investigations, classes and trials, so you will learn many specific terms from these areas, just access your Netflix.

12. American Crime Story

Still in the style of criminal series, American Crime Story is an anthology, that is, the seasons are not connected to each other. They are based on real events and promise to be as faithful as possible. So, if you like true crime, this recommendation is the right one for you. The cases that have already been covered in the series are: the murder of Giani Versace and the trial of OJ Simpson.

The English in the series varies between seasons. However, it is possible to have access to informal dialogues, journalistic vocabulary and even the language of the court. For these reasons, American Crime Story It's a great idea for those who already have knowledge of the language, but want to improve english.

You can check out all the seasons of this option at Star+. And if you like true crime, can also listen to podcasts in English to increase your language level.

13. Sherlock

Sherlock is a series that needs no introduction. It is based on the series of classic books of English literature, Sherlock Holmes. However, it reinterprets the cases investigated by the detective and his assistant, Watson. The cast of the series is another positive point. Sherlock is played by Benedict Cumberbatch, while Martin Freeman plays Dr. Watson.

Some of the dialogues are very fast and highly complex. So Sherlock may require more of your English student skills. So remember to turn on subtitles in original language node Amazon Prime Video, the streaming in which this production is available.

14. The Good Place

Have you ever wondered what happens after death? The Good Place makes a different proposal on this theme. The series follows the self-centered Eleanor, who after dying goes to the “Good Place”, but realizes that she should be in the “Bad Place”. The plot revolves around the protagonist's fear of being sent to where she should have gone.

Despite the many philosophical discussions, in The Good Place, English is informal. The series portrays everyday situations and has some puns that will increase your vocabulary in a very rich and fun way.

This series is available at Netflix and with it you will know the true meaning of plot twist, a term used in the world of Cinema and which we have already explained here at blog.

15. Atypical

Atypical follows a teenager on the autistic spectrum who is searching for independence. The series revolves around Sam and his family. Throughout the episodes, you will feel emotional along with the characters and their relationships. In addition, you will have a new perspective on life within the autistic spectrum, which can deconstruct prejudices.

The English in the series is of medium complexity, and the vast majority of the dialogue is informal and colloquial. However, In certain episodes, scenes take place during classes. Therefore, you will be able to understand some more technical and specific terms of this environment, a great option for those who dream of studying abroad, don't you think? So, access the Netflix and check out this option in the catalog.

Now you have a great list of series to improve your English and binge-watch. So, remember to turn on the subtitles in the original language and pay attention to the details. Especially when it comes to slang, accents and common expressions in each region.

And don't forget that watching series in English helps you learn a new language, but you need to complement your studies with another method. Each person has their own pace and way of learning, to find out which one you identify with the most, see our post about the best way to learn english.

Good marathon and good studies!

 

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