Well, today I'm going to recommend you some TV
shows I find quite entertaining and which I have enjoyed a lot. When learning a
language while living in a country where it isn't really spoken, such as Spain,
you have to make use of as many resources as you can find and make the best of
the things you have at hand. An excellent and highly recommendable way of
improving your listening skills is to watch TV Shows. Movies are also a good
idea, but they take more time and therefore more concentration. Besides, they
do not offer continuity whereas TV Shows do. Continuity is something quite
positive since you eventually get used to the accent, rhythm and tone of the actors and
will inevitably understand more and more after every episode.
Now the question is... Which TV shows to watch?
Since there are so many you must sieve the most
appropriate to your level and objectives. For example, watching shows like Big
Bang Theory or The Sopranos, which are two masterpieces I personally enjoy very
much, will probably generate frustration in the intermediate learner since they
are very hard to follow. So, my advice is to watch a show like Curb Your
Enthusiasm where the speech is clearer and there is only one main protagonist that
can be easily understood. Perhaps Two and a Half Men will also do the trick.
Another option is to watch a TV show that's focused on action rather than
words, such as LOST .
Anyway, regardless of your pick, try to watch
it with subtitles. Spanish subtitles if your level is beginner and of course
English subtitles if you're intermediate or advanced.
Another good option is to watch documentaries
which are always easier to follow, although usually somewhat boring and without
continuity.
I'll leave you a link to the IMDB review of Curb
Your Enthusiasm:
As always, Enjoy!
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