Looking for a fun and entertaining way to improve your English skills?
Check out the best series on Netflix!
In this article, we’ll list some of the most popular Netflix series that will best help you improve your understanding of the language and expand your vocabulary.
Keep reading to discover the best Netflix series to learn English!
Why learn English with Netflix series?
Learning English with Netflix series is an effective way to improve your English skills. By watching a series in English, you can expose yourself to a variety of accents and dialects, while also seeing a variety of situations and contexts that can help you better understand the language. A very good point in favor of this way of improving is that it is entertaining, and therefore you will be motivated to keep practicing and learning.
In addition, on Netflix, the series usually have subtitles in English (and even in Spanish if you are not so advanced) this will help you to follow the dialogue and improve your understanding. Having explained why learning English with Netflix series is a good idea, let’s see a list of the best series to do it.
Best Netflix series to practice and learn English
The Great British Bake Off
A very good series to start with, as it focuses mainly on British English.
This is a TV show that deals with baking and has 11 seasons and episodes of 60 minutes each, dedicated to show creativity and baking skills.
This cooking show differs from others by to stand out with its relaxed atmosphere, British accents and mutual support among the participants.which makes it a excellent option to learn English in a relaxed and stress-free way.
The Crown
This is a British series that follows the life of Elizabeth II and begins in 1947, six years before her coronation. The accent of this series is in British English, which makes it ideal for beginners.
It was announced that the season would have 6 seasons of 10 episodes and we are currently on the fifth season at the time of writing this article.
If you want to focus on learn British English in a more formal environment and less common, this option is successful.
Suits
This is a series that could be classified in the legal drama genre and is set in New York City.
It has 9 seasons and episodes of about 40 minutes long.
The plot revolves around a former student who manages to escape from his arrest in an operation against drug trafficking. This series is perfect for learning and developing business English vocabulary and expressions, so if you want to be better at it, we recommend it.
That’s it!
We hope you liked it and we encourage you to improve your English through netflix series.
It is one of the best ways to do it because it is super entertaining, what are you waiting for?
At some point while studying English you may have heard about Received Pronunciation or RP for short.
If this is the case, you may be wondering if it is something you should study to improve in this language.
Stick around and read on to find out everything you need to know about RP. At Funtalk we tell you all about it!
What is Received Pronunciation or RP?
Received Pronunciation or RP is a type of pronunciation used in certain areas in the United Kingdom, especially in the southern part of England.
It is popularly known as BBC English, Oxford English or BBC pronunciation. According to Cambridge Online Dictionary, RP is the type of pronunciation common to the average speaker in the south of England.
This is not such a strange concept actually, let’s think about the case of Spain. The Spanish accent of the Valladolid region is considered to be one of the “purest” sounds in the Spanish language.
In the case of English, the RP is the standard accent to which all speakers who wish to be considered educated should aspire and for many years it was the accent used by BBC presenters, hence the name.
What does RP have to do with Oxford?
This way of speaking in a region has been associated with the university of that city, as this particular way of speaking is considered prestigious, typical of people who have received a formal and quality education.
In the past, it was a popular aspiration to have this type of English pronunciation and one had to try to imitate this accent if one wanted to progress in certain areas of the British territory.
Why is it important in today’s world?
The truth is that in the streets of the United Kingdom it is not relevant to have this type of accent.
However, it is true that this type of pronunciation is the one that is used as the basis of standard English, both the one taught in the country itself and abroad, andbooks usually contain phonetic transcriptions based on this type of pronunciation.
This is no coincidence, if you think about it, teaching standard English will allow you to reach a larger number of listeners, since it will be easier for them to understand it.
As an English learner, should I know PR?
No, it is not necessary.
As we have said nowadays this is not so relevant.
It is much more important that you take an accent that is to your liking or liking as a reference and take care to eliminate the accents of your own native language in order to improve communication in English.
This will be much more useful.
Of course, if you want to have PR as a reference, go ahead!
That’s all!
We hope you liked this article and that you have a better understanding of what received pronunciation is.
Don’t get obsessed with this topic and learn English.
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Being polite when communicating in English is important and often when we talk about education or lack thereof, we are referring to what is considered normal in a society rather than the character of individuals.
This becomes much more relevant and meaningful when the inhabitants of entire regions or nations are described as “educated” or “ill-mannered”. It is not uncommon that by the expressions used a person can be labeled.
Want to be polite in English? Read on and Funtalk will let you in on all the secrets.
How to be educated in English?
Our goal is not how to teach you to be polite, since clearly every atom of your body gives off education. The purpose we intend to accomplish is that you avoid cross-cultural misunderstandings.
Having clarified this, let’s move on.
Let’s start with how we can ask for something politely: Can I have a burger, please We could also say: A burger, please As you have probably deduced since you are a very intelligent person, the word “please” is very important. It is even more relevant if you omit the “Can I have”.
To make it clearer, imagine walking up to a hamburger counter and saying: “A hamburger” A bit harsh, isn’t it?
On the other hand, something you should know is when you ask for something outside of a person’s duties, such as asking for change for a vending machine.
Could” is often used instead of “Can” as it shows more formality: Could you give me change, please? The “Could” is the past tense of “Can”, as you may already know (and if you didn’t, now you do).
This is used to talk about the hypothetical and is considered more polite.
Ways to say thank you in English
Saying thank you in English is perhaps the best known expression in the language.
We can probably also classify it as one of the most important.
Let’s see more about it:
Thank you: This is the classic form we all know
Thanks: This is a more colloquial version of saying it
Cheers: It is considered a more British way of saying it.
Ta: Perhaps this is the one that may be the most unfamiliar.
It is a colloquial form that certain British people of a certain age have.
Other phrases to be polite
In case what we have already explained is not enough, we give you some more phrases to help you to be polite in English.
Here they are:
Can I help you?
Do you need anything else?
Is everything fine?
Excuse me, please. : Permesso, por favor.
Glad/nice to meet you: Encantado de conocerle
With these phrases you will be able to get out of a few situations that may occur in everyday life.
We hope it has been useful and now you have a little clearer how to be polite in English and you can avoid intercultural misunderstandings.
Being thankful is a good thing to be born well It doesn’t cost you to add a thank you or please to your sentence!
See you in another installment Thank you very much for your time!
Many people who study English and whose native language is Spanish report having pronunciation problems and errors as a central obstacle when speaking English Do you want to know what they are?
Keep reading Funtalk will tell you!
What are common pronunciation errors in English?
Before discussing the most common pronunciation errors in English, it is very important to emphasize that there is no perfect way to pronounce in English, nor is there a perfect accent.
In the end, just as in Spanish we have different accents depending on the regions, it is exactly the same with English.
What should be our main concern is to be able to speak and communicate in English with as many people as possible.
Having said this, let’s discuss the most common mistakes in order to learn to pronounce English correctly.
Vowels
It may be obvious to some people, but in English there are more vowel sounds than vowels. This can cause quite a few problems when it comes to pronouncing English well.
The main thing is to know what vowel sounds there are, in general it is considered that there are 12 in British English and 14 in American English.
Something that can be very convenient to improve this type of errors is simply to listen to videos of how they pronounce.
Consonants and consonant clusters
Spanish speakers may find it difficult to distinguish may find it difficult to distinguish the b from the v asó as ch from sh (words like very or berry/ chair /share).
This type of error is similar to that of vowels and again the most recommended is listen and practice until you become familiar with the phonology of the language.
Connected speech
When speaking in English, sounds are not always pronounced in the same syllable in which they are written.
This is because the final consonants are sometimes moved to the syllable of the next word, to facilitate pronunciation.
It is best to familiarize yourself with these language patterns and get used to them naturally.
Accent on words
In Spanish we have a set of rules to know where an accent falls and to be able to know where the stressed syllable is.
In English this is not the case.
Knowing how to pronounce a word goes through a process of listening to how it is pronounced, i.e. it comes in an all-in-one package: you learn a word in English you must learn its pronunciation, meaning and accompanying prepositions.
Accentual rhythm
English is a language that has an accentual rhythm, which means that it gives more time to stressed syllables and less time to unstressed syllables.
This results in a greater emphasis when communicating.
In most cases the literal meaning of a sentence will not change because it does not have the correct accentual rhythm.
However, information is lost by not emphasizing the tone in which it is said (angry, happy, serious, etc).
That’s all!
We hope you liked it and found it enjoyable to read.
Be patient when learning how to pronounce correctly in English, everything takes time!
Now that you know some of the most common mistakes, there is only one thing left to do: Practice!
Listening comprehension is a fundamental and important part of the study of English (and any language).
But how can we improve it?
If you are interested in knowing more about this, keep reading this article!
How to improve listening in English?
The most common thing when we start learning a language, whether it is English or any other, is to have a higher level of comprehension in writing than in speaking.
If we think about it coldly it is logical that this happens, at the end we spend a lot of time doing exercises and reading to learn and not so much speaking and listening, so it is natural that these last two parts are complicated.
This, although common, is not what should happen, and although it may be complicated to remedy it, there are some tricks that can help you improve your listening in English.
We tell you about them
Listen to the radio in English
Whether you have to drive to work or walk down the street or you’re doing household chores, what better time to turn on the radio and stay on top of things! Listen to programs that are in English and you will be able to improve passively.
Listen to a podcast in English
Another way, similar to the previous one, is to find a podcast that is of interest to you and that you can play either while you do your homework and listen passively or dedicate yourself exclusively to listening and enjoying the podcast.
It is a way to be entertained while improving and refining your ear for the language.
Watch series and movies in English
How many series and movies have you watched in your entire life? Ask yourself what would happen if you had watched them in English.
You can improve your listening skills a lot, and nowadays we have at our disposal many platforms that allow us to watch series and movies with translated or original subtitles.
It is an ideal way to work on your listening comprehension and have a good time, being able to graduate in a certain way the level thanks to being able to put translated subtitles.
Living for a period of time in an English-speaking country
This trick may be available to fewer people either because of price or situation.
However, if you have the opportunity to live abroad, you will be forced to understand the natives and, as an added bonus, you will also be forced to speak, so you win on both sides. It is a great way to learn English and improve in every way.
Listen to music in English
Who doesn’t listen to music?
It’s a perfect way to relax or “get intense” while practicing your listening comprehension.
While it may be more or less difficult depending on the type of music you listen to, it ‘s a fun way to improve your listening in English. So much for this article!
We hope you liked these tips on how to improve listening in English.
It can be difficult at times and sometimes it can be a bit of a struggle to learn a language. Use these tips and make it fun!
Parents often wonder what they can do to support their children’s learning at home. Whether it is math, science or English as a second language, parental involvement in their child’s education is essential to the child’s success in school and in the learning process. This is especially true when the child is learning English, as he/she has very little opportunity to listen to, practice and use English outside of the 3-4 hours per week spent in English class. So, if you’ve been wondering what you can do to help your child learn English, here are some tips you can do at home (or anywhere, really!) that will advance your child’s English skills even faster.
Motivate them through technology
Similarly, and also for older children and teenagers, make sure that your devices and game consoles are set to English and, more importantly, that the game is in English. Few things motivate children and teenagers more than technology. And no wonder: as digital natives, our children’s generation was born into a world where technology is not only everywhere, but indispensable in our daily lives.
Where there is motivation, there is interest and, therefore, better learning. Buy your child’s next video game in English and create the need for him to learn the words used and understand the language being spoken. For older teens, multiplayer video games are a great way for them to practice their English speaking skills with other gamers from around the world who do not speak their language.
Here are a few websites where your children can play games, watch interactive videos and even write stories in English while
while having fun:
It’s not exactly a game, but it’s one of my favorites: a story starter to get children’s imaginations going and inspire them to write a story in English: The Story Starter.
Music is deeply linked to memory
Finally, I want to share one of the most effective yet simple English teaching methods that teachers use in their classrooms: !the songs and rhythms! The music is repetitive and rhythmic, which helps us to learn English more easily and in an enjoyable way.
When a person listens to a song over and over again, he or she begins to learn the words little by little, then the structures, and during this process is learning pronunciation, intonation, rhythm and pitch. In addition, listening to music and singing is fun and motivating for children, as well as a good way for them to gain confidence and practice their speaking skills. Cambridge suggests “for children aged 5 to 11, choosing songs with lots of rhyming words and rhythms that are repeated. This makes it easier for children to learn new words and start singing along.” On the other hand, for older teenagers, songs are the perfect opportunity to combine their interests with learning English. They will definitely be motivated to understand and learner a song in English if you enjoy listening to it. Take a look at Lyrics Training to find a fun and interactive music listening game.
And if you want to go further…
If you are already doing all of the above or just want more ideas to help your child improve their English even more, here are some out-of-the-ordinary ideas you may not have considered:
Sometimes the simple things are the most effective. Simply talking about English classes or learning English helps your child reflect on what he or she has learned and consolidate his or her memory. Ask him about a word he learned that day or a game or activity that made him happy and encourage him to talk.
Get out the label maker (or just use post-its) and help your kids learn the words for the most common objects in English by labeling them. repetition is key to memory retention, so if every time your child wants to use his favorite toy truck, he sees “TRUCK” written on it, he’s sure to remember it and start using it in the future.
Fancy spending some time with your child on a nice Sunday morning? Prepare with them a delicious recipe or a nice craft following the instructions in English. Go to the Highlight Kids youtube channel and search for your favorite recipe or craft; help your child learn basic English instructions and vocabulary, while having fun and learning life skills. Active learning, or learning by doing, is one of the best ways to help your child learn English.
Learning English yourself is the best way to help your child make progress in learning English. Being able to use the language with them is a great opportunity for them to practice their speaking and listening skills. In addition, learning together can be a very motivating experience for children.
And of course… let’s see it in English.
We’ll end with the easiest but also the one that will end up influencing your child quite a bit: put the TV (or streaming platform) in English. During the early development of the child, the brain acquires and develops all the sounds that belong to its mother tongue, so that the child is able to use them in vocal speech.
The brain does this by analyzing everything the child hears and transforming it into mouth movements that the child can imitate to produce a specific sound. How many times did you repeat “mommy” or “daddy” to your child before he or she was able to say it? They have to hear a word said on different occasions, by different people, before they try it. You can help your child learn English by exposing him to the sounds and rhythm of the English language so that it will be easier for him to repeat them in the future. If you think that changing the scenario is not enough, you can try more practical strategies. Help your child become aware of sounds by playing with refrigerator magnets: start with “cat” and then change one letter to make “mat” or “bat.” Children also love silly tongue twisters that unknowingly help them differentiate and practice similar sounds. Another alternative that will be great fun for your children is to make letters with pipe cleaners, plasticine or even food, and practice the sounds with them.
In the end, everything counts and anything you can do at home will help your child develop their English language skills, so try at least one of our tips.
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Received Pronunciation or RP is a type of pronunciation used in certain areas in the United Kingdom, especially in the southern part of England.
Our goal is not how to teach you to be polite, since clearly every atom of your body gives off education.
Before discussing the most common pronunciation errors in English, it is very important to emphasize that there is no perfect way to pronounce in English, nor is there a perfect accent.
The most common thing when we start learning a language, whether it is English or any other, is to have a higher level of comprehension in writing than in speaking.
Where there is motivation, there is interest and, therefore, better learning. Buy your child’s next video game in English and create the need for him to learn the words used and understand the language being spoken. For older teens, multiplayer video games are a great way for them to practice their English speaking skills with other gamers from around the world who do not speak their language.
When a person listens to a song over and over again, he or she begins to learn the words little by little, then the structures, and during this process is learning pronunciation, intonation, rhythm and pitch. In addition, listening to music and singing is fun and motivating for children, as well as a good way for them to gain confidence and practice their speaking skills. Cambridge suggests “for children aged 5 to 11, choosing songs with lots of rhyming words and rhythms that 
epetition is key to memory retention, so if every time your child wants to use his favorite toy truck, he sees “TRUCK” written on it, he’s sure to remember it and start using it in the future.
The brain does this by analyzing everything the child hears and transforming it into mouth movements that the child can imitate to produce a specific sound. How many times did you repeat “mommy” or “daddy” to your child before he or she was able to say it? They have to hear a word said on different occasions, by different people, before they try it. You can help your child learn English by exposing him to the sounds and rhythm of the English language so that it will be easier for him to repeat them in the future. If you think that changing the scenario is not enough, you can try more practical strategies. Help your child become aware of sounds by playing with refrigerator magnets: start with “cat” and then change one letter to make “mat” or “bat.” Children also love silly tongue twisters that unknowingly help them differentiate and practice similar sounds. Another alternative that will be great fun for your children is to make letters with pipe cleaners, plasticine or even food, and practice the sounds with them.