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How to learn English with TV shows and movies

Learning grammar is boring, but watching TV is fun.

Watching TV in English can be useful, but may not feel that effective and can be hard to understand without subtitles.

So what’s the best way to learn English while watching TV shows and not waste time?

Without subtitles, watch a short clip from the TV show or movie. Watching a short clip makes it easier for you to remember what happens and what words are used than if you watched the whole episode or movie.

Then ask yourself, what is happening in the scene?

Try to answer this question even if you don’t understand what happened by looking at visual cues.

Then ask yourself, what’s the key vocabulary in the scene? You can write down these words and find their meaning.

Then rewatch the scene. Do this as many times as you want with different clips.

On our website we have clips from some of the best and most popular TV shows and movies for you to learn English with.

We explain all the key vocabulary, phrases and jokes to help you understand the scene while learning something new.

To learn English with:

• The Office 

• Pulp Fiction

• The Simpsons

• Friends

• And more…

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Upgrade Your Vocabulary

Stop saying these simple words ❌

Say these instead to sound more advanced✅

1. Simple: Happy | Advanced: Elated

Don't say "happy," say "elated." Example: Instead of "I was happy about my promotion," you can say, "I was elated about my promotion."

2. Simple: Sad | Advanced: Despondent

Don't say "sad," say "despondent." Example: Instead of "He felt sad after the loss," you can say, "He felt despondent after the loss."

3. Simple: Big | Advanced: Enormous

Don't say "big," say "enormous." Example: Instead of "They live in a big house," you can say, "They live in an enormous house."

4. Simple: Small | Advanced: Minuscule

Don't say "small," say "minuscule." Example: Instead of "She found a small mistake in the report," you can say, "She found a minuscule mistake in the report."

5. Simple: Good | Advanced: Excellent

Don't say "good," say "excellent." Example: Instead of "She did a good job," you can say, "She did an excellent job."

6. Simple: Bad | Advanced: Terrible

Don't say "bad," say "terrible." Example: Instead of "The weather is bad today," you can say, "The weather is terrible today."

7. Simple: Easy | Advanced: Effortless

Don't say "easy," say "effortless." Example: Instead of "The exam was easy," you can say, "The exam was effortless."

8. Simple: Hard | Advanced: Challenging

Don't say "hard," say "challenging." Example: Instead of "This problem is hard to solve," you can say, "This problem is challenging to solve."

9. Simple: Smart | Advanced: Intelligent

Don't say "smart," say "intelligent." Example: Instead of "He is a smart student," you can say, "He is an intelligent student."

10. Simple: Scared | Advanced: Terrified

Don't say "scared," say "terrified." Example: Instead of "She was scared of the thunderstorm," you can say, "She was terrified of the thunderstorm."

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Euro 2024 and the Copa America kick off!

Yesterday, the European football champions, called the Euros, started with the Gemmany playing Scotland. Next week, South America’s football tournament starts with Argentina vs Canada.

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2 tournaments before they start.

Euro 2024

What is Euro 2024? Euro 2024 is the 17th edition of the UEFA European Championship, a tournament that brings together the best national teams from across Europe.

Where and when is it happening? Euro 2024 will be hosted by Germany from June 14 to July 14, 2024. Matches will be played in various cities across the country, including Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt. This is a great opportunity to see some of Europe’s most iconic stadiums in action.

Format: How does it work?

• Group Stage: 24 teams are divided into six groups of four. Each team plays three matches.

• Knockout Stage: The top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, advance to the Round of 16. The tournament then progresses through the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and the Final.

Who are the favorites? England, France and Germany are the three favourites. However, surprises can always happen, making the tournament even more exciting!

Copa America 2024

What is Copa America 2024? Copa America 2024 is the 48th edition of the Copa America, South America's main international football competition. This tournament is famous for its passionate fans and exciting, high-energy matches.

Where and when is it happening? Copa America 2024 will be hosted by the United States from June 20 to July 14, 2024. This is a special edition, as the tournament is usually held in South America. Matches will take place in several major U.S. cities, offering a unique opportunity for fans in North America to experience this vibrant event.

Format: How does it work?

• Group Stage: 16 teams are divided into four groups of four. Each team plays three matches.

• Knockout Stage: The top two teams from each group advance to the Quarterfinals. The tournament then progresses through the Semifinals and culminates in the Final.

Who are the favorites? Brazil and Argentina are favourites, however Brazil are missing Neymar due to an injury and have had some bad results in the last year.

Who do you think will win each tournament?