While many people don’t think that watching TV is useful for studying, there are several things that you can do while watching your favorite English language show which will help you speak, understand and read English better.
1. Watch your favorite show in English
Instead of listening in your native language, listen to your favorite English language show in English. When the show is over, test yourself to see how much of the show that you understood. If this is too hard, you can always watch with subtitles.
By listening in English, you will practice listening comprehension. TV shows have a lot of idioms, expressions, and slang, so you can relax, and learn new vocabulary at the same time.
2. Watch your favorite show with English subtitles
Turn off the sound, and turn on English subtitles of your favorite show. Because the words quickly dissapear, your reading speed and comprehension will improve quickly.
By doing this, you will train yourself for timed reading tests like TOEIC and TOEFL.
3. Practice talking like your favorite TV star
Many TV shows require that their actors speak in a very flat or neutral American or British accent. If you want to improve your pronounciation, you should watch a TV show several times and then record yourself impersonating the character.
By recording yourself and trying to copy your favorite character’s voice you will improve your accent and make all of your friends jealous.
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