Shadowing Practice: Talk About Movie Series in English | Netflix and Streaming Vocabulary | A1–B1 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Okay, today's topic is so fun.
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We are talking about how to talk about movie series in English.
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TV shows, streaming series, Netflix, episodes, seasons, all of it.
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Ugh, I watched so much Netflix.
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This lesson was basically made for me.
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It really was.
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Okay, but before we start, I have a question for you.
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Ooh, a question.
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I love this part.
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Which movie series is your favorite?
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Write in the comments.
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My favorite movie series is...
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Tom, I didn't ask you.
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Okay, okay.
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OK, so Tom, let's talk about this.
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You are a big series person, right?
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I am.
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I would say I am a professional series watcher.
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That is not a real job.
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It should be.
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I have the skills.
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So tell me, what was the first series you really loved?
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Like the first one you were obsessed with?
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Oh, okay, so when I was maybe 14 or 15, I started watching this American series with my older brother.
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I didn't understand everything in English, but I watched it anyway.
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Really?
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You watched it even when you didn't understand?
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Yes, I used context.
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I used facial expressions.
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I guessed a lot.
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And honestly, my English got so much better because of it.
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That is such a good way to learn, actually.
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I know, right?
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And then when I finally understood the jokes, I felt so happy.
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Like, yes, I got it!
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I love that!
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I did something similar.
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I watched a British series when I was learning English, and the accent was so different.
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Oh no!
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British English is a different challenge.
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It really is!
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In the first episode, I understood maybe 50%.
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And by the end?
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By the end of the season, I understood almost everything.
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I was so proud of myself.
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That is the power of series, right?
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You keep watching, you keep hearing the language, and slowly, slowly, it enters your brain.
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Exactly!
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And today, we're going to teach you all the words you need to talk about series in English.
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Let's go!
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Okay, before we get into the vocabulary, let's look at a very simple and very useful grammar point.
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What are we looking at today?
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We're looking at how to talk about habits and things you do regularly.
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We use the present simple tense.
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Okay, like I watch series every night.
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Perfect example, Tom.
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I watch, she watches, he watches.
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Present simple for habits.
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So I can say, I watch one episode every evening.
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Yes.
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Or, she never watches horror series.
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That's me.
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I never watch horror.
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Really?
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Why not?
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Because I cannot sleep after.
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Last time I watched a scary movie I slept with the light on for three days.
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Three days!
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I'm not proud of it.
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Okay, but this is a great example for our learners.
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I never watch horror because I cannot sleep after.
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That is a perfect present simple sentence.
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Very natural, very real.
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Also, we can use used to when we talk about the past.
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I used to watch cartoons when I was young.
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Oh, I used to watch cartoons every Saturday morning.
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I loved that.
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The same.
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So used to means it was a habit in the past, but not now.
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Can learners use "use to" in their comments?
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Yes, we'll ask them later.
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Keep that in mind everyone!
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Okay, let's get into the vocabulary.
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We have so many great words today.
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I'm very excited about this section.
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Word number one: series.
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S -E -R -I -E -S.
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A series is a group of episodes that tell a story, like one story but in many parts.
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For example, I am watching a new series on Netflix.
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Can you also say show?
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Yes.
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TV show and series are very similar.
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I love this show or I love this series.
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Both are correct.
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Word number two: episode.
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An episode is one part of a series, usually 30 minutes or one hour long.
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For example, I watched three episodes last night.
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Or in our case...
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We'll save that for the end.
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Word number three: season.
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A season is a group of episodes, like a series has many seasons: season 1, season 2, season 3.
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Tom, how many seasons does your favorite series have?
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My Favorite Series has eight seasons.
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Eight!
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That is so much content!
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8. Seasons.
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That could keep you busy for months.
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It did.
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It did.
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Word number five, binge watch.
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This is a very popular expression.
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Oh, everyone knows this one.
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To binge watch means to watch many episodes one after another without stopping.
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Like eating too much food but for series.
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Yes, you binge on food, you binge watch series.
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For example, I binge watched the whole season on Saturday.
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I have done this many times, zero regrets.
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Zero regrets until Sunday morning when you're tired and you have things to do.
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Fine.
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Maybe 5 % regrets.
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Word number five: cliffhanger.
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Oh, this word.
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I have strong feelings about this word.
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Tell us.
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A cliffhanger is when an episode ends and you don't know what happens next.
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The story stops at a very exciting moment and you have to watch the next episode to find out.
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And how does that make you feel, Tom?
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Terrible and amazing at the same time.
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I hate cliffhangers and I love them.
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It's complicated.
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For example, the episode ended on a big cliffhanger I had to keep watching.
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This is basically my life.
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Word number six: plot twist.
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Oh, yes.
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A plot twist is when something unexpected happens in the story, something you did not see coming.
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For example, there was a huge plot twist in Episode 5.
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I did not expect that at all.
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I remember watching a series and there was a plot twist in Season 2
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and I literally paused the screen and sat there in silence for two minutes.
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What did you do after?
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I called my friend and said, "Did you watch it yet?" and she said, "No," and I almost told her everything.
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Tom!
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I didn't.
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I stopped myself.
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I am not a spoiler person.
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Good, because that leads us to word number seven: spoiler!
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A spoiler is information about the story that ruins the surprise for someone who hasn't seen it yet.
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For example, Don't tell me what happens.
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No spoilers, please.
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This is a very important social rule.
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No spoilers.
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People take this very seriously.
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Very seriously.
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What about no spoilers in different languages?
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I wonder if everyone has that rule.
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I think story surprises are universal.
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No one wants to know the ending before they get there.
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Word number eight.
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Subtitles.
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Subtitles are the words you see at the bottom of the screen.
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They help you understand what people are saying.
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This is a great tool for English learners.
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Watch series in English with English subtitles.
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You read the words while you hear the words.
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Your brain connects the sound and the spelling.
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I did this when I was learning.
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It really works.
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Word number nine, streaming.
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Streaming means watching something on the Internet, not from a DVD or cable TV.
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Netflix, Disney +, YouTube, all streaming platforms.
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What platform do you use most, Lily?
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Honestly, I use two or three.
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It depends on what I want to watch.
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Sometimes I need to switch platforms to find my favorite series.
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The streaming wars are real.
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Yeah.
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And word number 10: recommend.
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To recommend means to suggest something to someone.
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To say, "You should watch this.
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It's great !" For example: Can you recommend a good series for me to watch?
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Or, I recommend this series, it has great vocabulary for English learners.
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This is a very useful word not just for series, but for restaurants, books, places, everything.
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Recommend.
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Remember it.
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Okay, it's repeat time.
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This is so important.
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Saying words out loud helps them stick in your memory.
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Ready?
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Repeat after us series Episode.
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Season.
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Season binge watch.
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Cliffhanger cliffhanger plot twist plot twist spoiler No spoilers!
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subtitles subtitles streaming streaming recommend recommend beautiful you're doing amazing now
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let's put some of these together repeat the full sentence i
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love to binge watch series on weekends i love to binge
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watch series on weekends can you recommend a good series on
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netflix can you recommend a good series on netflix the episode
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ended on a huge cliffhanger the episode ended on a huge cliffhanger the episode ended on a huge
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Great job, everyone!
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Okay, let's do a quick summary of everything we learned today.
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An exciting moment at the end of an episode that makes you want more.
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Number six, plot twist.
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An unexpected moment in the story.
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Number seven, spoiler.
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Information that ruins the surprise.
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Number eight, subtitles.
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The words at the bottom of the screen.
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Number nine, streaming.
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Watching content on the internet.
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And number ten, recommend.
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To suggest something to someone.
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These words will help you talk about your favorite series in English with confidence evidence.
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Use them today!
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Tell someone about a series you love in English.
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And here is your comment challenge.
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Write this in the comments.
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I recommend and then tell us a series we should watch.
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Use English.
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Use your new vocabulary.
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We read every comment.
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Every single one, we love seeing what you write.
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And if you want to practice more, go back and watch this video again.
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Repetition is the secret to learning.
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And if you watched series in English before, write "Yes, I am" in the comments.
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Let's see how many of us are series learners.
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See you tomorrow.
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About This Lesson
Welcome to today's lesson on talking about movie series and streaming vocabulary! In this session, you will practice essential expressions related to television shows, series, and films, especially focusing on popular platforms like Netflix. You’ll enhance your speaking skills while learning how to express your thoughts about your favorite series and discuss different aspects of episodes and seasons. By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to confidently share your opinions about movie series and improve your English fluency in a fun and engaging way!
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Movie series: A collection of films that are released sequentially.
- TV show: A program produced for broadcast on television.
- Streaming series: A series available for viewing online via streaming services.
- Episodes: Individual parts of a series.
- Seasons: A set of episodes released as a group, typically within a year.
- Obsessed: Having an intense preoccupation or affection for something.
- Context: The background information that helps understand a situation or language.
- Facial expressions: Non-verbal gestures that convey emotion or reactions.
Practice Tips
To make the most of this lesson, try a technique known as shadow speech. This involves listening to the dialog and repeating it in real-time, imitating the speaker’s intonation and emotion. Since Tom and Lily speak at a conversational pace, it’s ideal for learners at A1–B1 levels to practice. You might consider using a shadowing app to easily pause, rewind, and practice segments of the dialogue.
Start by choosing a short segment from the video where they discuss a movie series. Focus on mimicking their intonation and rhythm. When they express excitement about a favorite series, try to embody that enthusiasm in your repetition. Remember, improving your English pronunciation and fluency takes consistent practice, so make sure to hit replay often. Engaging with the content actively will help you absorb vocabulary and phrases better.
By employing the shadowspeaks method and regularly practicing shadow speak, you will notice significant improvements in your speaking abilities. Keep it fun—discuss your favorite series with friends or even try describing them in English without looking at a script. This will not only enhance your vocabulary but also boost your confidence in using English in social conversations!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| “Used to” used to + verb — a past habit or state that is no longer true | used to when · used to watch · used to means |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have done · hasn't seen · haven't subscribed |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | loves saying · started watching · keep watching |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should be · should watch |
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.