Top 5 Binge-Worthy TV Shows for You to Enhance Your English!
Are you looking for an entertaining way to enhance your English? If yes, then this is your sign to start binge-watching the best TV shows right away! From everyday English to sophisticated vocabulary, these top 5 TV shows are sure to upgrade your command of the language just like that! Afterall, what’s better than an English spoken course wrapped in your favorite TV show?
How I Met Your Mother
For beginner-level language enthusiasts, How I Met Your Mother is an excellent watch. In this American series, you walk in the shoes of Ted Mosby and enjoy the back-and-forth between his past and present. As a result, the series gives you ample opportunities to improve your understanding of the “tenses”. Plus, you get to learn a lot of modern idioms and colloquial languages from the distinct characters of ‘How I Met Your Mother’, which without a doubt brightens up your day-to-day conversations.
- Plot: Set in NYC, the series follows the flashback about a man who tells his son and daughter in the year 2030 the tale of how he met their mother.
- Where to watch: Disney Plus
- Genre: Dramedy, romance
- IMDB rating: 8.3/10
F.R.I.E.N.D.S
When it comes to binge-watching English TV shows to enhance your spoken skills, could it be possible to exclude ‘F.R.I.E.N.D.S’ from the list?
Although the show was running from 1994 to 2004, it’s a staple in the lives of several to this day. The popularity of this American sitcom has escalated with generations.
The series exposes you to different accents of English as well as provides a conversational and traditional approach to the language. Every episode is full of humor, sarcasm, punch lines, and camaraderie, leading you to English proficiency with laughter.
- Plot: Set in Central Park in New York City, the series revolves around the lives of six friends – Chandler, Monica, Ross, Rachel, Pheobe, and Joey.
- Where to watch: Netflix
- Genre: Situational Comedy, Teen classic
- IMDB rating: 8.9/10
Fleabag
If you’re looking to get an edge in your regular English, from common to classy and boring to bold, Fleabag is your cinematic orgasm!
Fleabag deals with real world problems through cringe comedy where the audience is the main character of the show. The constant breaking of the fourth wall mixed with punch in the gut tragicomedy makes it an engaging watch to learn English the easy way.
From slang to sophisticated vocabulary, fleabag has it all! With intelligent writing and strong performance by Phoebe Waller Bridge, it’s safe to say fleabag is one of the finest British TV shows to upgrade your English while having the best time.
- Plot: Set in London, Fleabag explores love and life with no filter
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
- Genre: Cringe, Black Comedy, Drama
- IMDB rating: 8.7/10
The Big Bang Theory
Do scientific jargon and geeky humor pique your interest? If yes, then this show is your cup of tea! The show has a complex level of vocabulary to enhance your academic English. Nevertheless, the everyday banter, historical references, and scientific jargon opens up doors for you to level up your linguistic skill from basic to badass!
Additionally, you get an entertaining duo of American accent and Indian accent in this TV show. In fact, witnessing how “Raj” deals with speaking English as a second language is a true bonus! It gives you a new perspective to enhance your English with confidence.
So, if you’re planning to transcend from intermediate English to advanced-level English, the scientific discussions mixed with humor in the series are like an English lesson wrapped in wit and charm.
- Plot: The lives of four intellectual but socially awkward scientists – Sheldon (Jim Parsons), Howard, Leonard, and Raj, take a turn when a woman moves into an apartment across their hall.
- Where to watch: Stan, Netflix
- Genre: Sitcom, Television Comedy
- IMDB rating: 8.2/10
Sherlock
If you’re looking to enhance your English with a suspense series that gives you an adrenaline rush, Sherlock is for you! This British masterpiece is a household name in the world of action fiction. From fast-paced dialogues, clever wordplay, and engaging mysteries to British accents and intricate plots, the show has everything to keep an English learner hooked.
Benedict Cumberbatch’s portrayal of the famous detective Sherlock from Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic stories makes this show stand out among language learners. His dialogue delivery and banter with Martin Freeman (Dr. John Watson) is sure to help you work on your listening and verbal ability.
- Plot: Set in London, the story follows the investigation by Sherlock along with a former army doctor into a series of deaths, initially believed to be suicides.
- Where to watch: Apple TV
- Genre: Detective Fiction, Mystery, Crime
- IMDB rating: 9.1/10
Binge-watching all of these TV shows provides an engaging and immersive way to enhance your English. Just like Explore English does! The supportive environment of Explore English is similar to the supportive casts of these TV shows. Through laughter, drama, and suspense, they help you navigate the intricacies of English and enhance your hold on the language. So, get ready to master the language through these iconic shows and explore English like never before.
