Curriculum
- 7 Sections
- 27 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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- Introduction3
- Pre-Course Assessment1
- Authentic Storytelling6
- Continuous Immersion6
- Instinctive Speaking7
- ConclusionEnglish Skills Test, Final Project, and Preview of Next Course3
- Useful Links and Resources1
Curriculum
TV Series
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For You to Do:
- Select an engaging American English tv series on a topic that interests you.
- Set a schedule for you to watch the series. You can even watch while commuting.
- Enlist friends and family to watch the same show for motivation.
Select Your TV Show
Learn English with TV Shows!
Watching TV shows is a fun way to improve your English. This lesson will help you choose a show you'll enjoy and give you ideas for how to learn from it.
Let's find the perfect show for you!
Step 1: What are you interested in?
Select one or more genres you enjoy watching:
Step 2: Show Recommendations
Based on your interests, here are a few shows you might like:
Step 3: Learning Activities
Watching is good, but active learning is better! Try these activities while watching *any* show:
- Use Subtitles: Start with English subtitles. As you improve, try watching without them.
- Note New Words: Keep a notebook. Write down new words or phrases you hear. Look them up later.
- Repeat Lines: Pause the show and repeat lines of dialogue. Try to copy the pronunciation and intonation.
- Summarize: After watching an episode, try to summarize the plot in your own words (speaking or writing).
- Discuss: Talk about the show with friends, classmates, or a language partner. What did you like? What happened?
Specific Tips for Your Chosen Genres:
Tips While You Watch
Predict
Anticipate upcoming scenes.
Listen
Actively listen for understanding.
Pause
Stop, rewind, and review.
Imagine
Add to the dialogue.
Moderation
Avoid binge-watching
Repeat
Pronounce the challenging words .