The best series to learn English

English is one of the languages ​​that we should master the most. In practically all countries we can communicate with him regardless of whether his official language is that or another. But we admit it, it is not easy. That's why, How about we recommend some of the best series to learn English?

Take a look at the selection that we have prepared and, if you dare to practice Shakespeare's language, surely with a series it will be much more entertaining than having to attend class or doing homework. Shall we start?

The Crown

We start with a series that is quite well known, because after all it is the history of the British royal family. And that is why we recommend it to you because The English that you can learn with it is British, which differs from the American in being more elegant and refined. (and yes, some words are pronounced differently in both countries).

Regarding the plot, you will know the story of Queen Elizabeth of England, as well as that of her children. In fact, if you are already a few years old, it is likely that many of the data that you will see in the series have been experienced (even if it is through news in the newspapers).

Friends

This is one of the best series to learn English Although we do not recommend it if you have a basic or intermediate level because it is full of sarcasm, humor... which, in English, you may not finish learning the language.

But if you already have a solid foundation, here you can learn phrases, or constructions that you can't find on other sites. AND, Also, you're going to laugh so I'm sure you'll be encouraged to continue learning while having fun.

Once upon a time

This series, of 7 seasons (although the last one was not up to the task), you will love it. In fact, on Antena 3 they began to broadcast it, but like the rest of the series, it was condemned to continue during the early hours of the morning and in the end it was lost only in the second season.

Now, you will find it on Disney+ where you will meet the Disney characters (yes, yes, Snow White, the prince, the wicked witch, Captain Hook...) in the flesh.

As for English, experts rate it as an intermediate level, and you will be able to understand it almost 100%.

Sesame Street (or Sesame Street)

We use nostalgia to recommend one of the best series for learning English at a basic level. Sesame Street may have accompanied you in your childhood, and you may know many of the characters that came out like Coco, the cookie monster, Kermit the frog...

Well, in English it can be easy for you to understand them and above all you will have easy expressions, vocabulary and phrases for day to day. The chapters do not last long and you can become fond of English while you improve listening to it (and with its pronunciation).

Downton Abbey

Again we recommend a British series, so English will be more elegant and sophisticated (ideal if what you want to learn is this). Yes indeed, It can scare you because of the level, but the truth is that you can understand more than 80% of the series with intermediate English.

In addition, it has something that you do not find in other series: the difference in language when the "rich" family speaks and when the service does. This is lost when it is translated, but if you see it in its original language you will realize that there are many differences between one English and another.

Grey's Anatomy

Among the best series to learn English, this is, without a doubt, one of the best if you want to have a medical vocabulary. However, they do not always speak in a technical way but rather mix colloquial language with the way of treating patients, requesting tests or naming diseases.

If you need a series focused on the topic of health, this may be a good option to choose from. Regarding English, you will need an intermediate level to understand the context of each sentence and scene well. And sometimes, with the most technical, you may need more than an intermediate level.

House of Cards

If what you need is to soak up the language related to business, politics, etc. So this is one of the best series to learn English. Yes indeed, It requires a high intermediate level to be able to find out everything since it is not easy, especially at the beginning. But if you pass those first chapters, you will surely end up learning and knowing a vocabulary more focused on the business and political sector.

Peaky Blinders

We do not recommend this series if you have an intermediate level, because you will probably miss a lot or even that you do not understand the speech of some of the characters. The reason is that it is plagued with set phrases, which are sometimes not understood when translated; In addition, many have a closed accent (from that time) which makes it difficult for you to understand them.

If you have a good level, go ahead with it. Mind you, it's British English, don't forget that.

The Simpsons

This is perhaps one of the best series to learn English because you will almost know it by heart. If you have seen it, especially the first seasons, on television, then watching it in English now will not be a problem for you.

The English they use is quite simple, with their accents, and some other set phrases, but if you have an intermediate one, it won't give you any problem.

Revenge

Don't be scared by the fact that it's a soap opera. It's actually quite good because you're going to have first hand learning about Native Americans. They don't speak very fast, so for a basic advanced level, or an intermediate one, it's ideal.

As for the plot, you will follow Amanda Clark, a woman who is taken to a psychiatric facility, and to a reform school, when her father is arrested as a child. But he soon discovers that it was all a plot to unfairly blame his father so he seeks revenge against those who ruined his life.

There are many better series to learn English. These are just examples of what you could choose, but above all we recommend that you keep your level in mind and go little by little, at first with Spanish subtitles, then with these in English and, finally, without subtitles. In a few months you will see that there is a big change when it comes to understanding and pronouncing.