Watching TV in English is a great way to practice your listening skills and learn new vocabulary. But do you ever struggle to understand certain phrases?

Yes, we all do!  A helpful feature of Netflix, however, is the option to switch between languages.

For a tutorial on how to switch languages on Netflix, watch this video.

What do I mean by “switching languages”? Well, you can start watching an episode in English. If you don’t understand a certain phrase, you can pause and change the language to French. Then, rewind, press play, and re-listen to the clip in French.

Ready to watch and understand TV shows in English on Netflix?

 

Here are 7 shows available in both English and French:

 

  1. Life in Color with David Attenborough / La vie en couleurs avec David… (2021)

 Educational | Scientific | Beautiful camera work

Join English broadcaster and natural historian, David Attenborough, on his expeditions around the world. This beautiful, documentary-series will teach you animal names, colors, and scientific words. David’s slow speaking and understandable British accent is a bonus!

- One season of 3 episodes.

- Each episode is 50 minutes.

 

  1. Never Have I Ever / Mes premières fois (2020+)

Funny | Coming-of-Age | Heartwarming

If you like modern stories about families, you will like Never Have I Ever. The main character is Devi, an American-Indian high school student in the United States. She is struggling with the challenges of adolescence after losing her father. This show teaches you modern slang, but it is not for children, due to adult content.

-Two seasons, each with 10 episodes; third season coming soon.

-Each episode is 30 minutes.

 

  1. Waffles & Mochi / Gaufrette et Mochi (2021+)

Lighthearted | Humorous | Kid-friendly

Yes, this is a kid’s show. But, with a guest appearance from the previous U.S. first lady, Michelle Obama, and a heartwarming crew of characters, Waffles & Mochi is sure to please all ages. Watch this show if you want to improve your understanding of food and cooking vocabulary...or if you have young children around!

- One season of 10 episodes; second season coming in 2022.

- Each episode is 30 minutes.

 

  1. Atypical / Atypical (2017-2021)

Family drama | Humorous | Modern

If you are looking for a “feel good” show with substance, try Atypical. The main character is a teenage boy named Sam. He loves Antarctica, penguins, drawing, biology, girls, and research. He also has autism. Sam and his family and friends will capture your heart. You will be cheering them on by the end of episode 1.

- Four seasons of 10 episodes.

- Each episode is 30 minutes.

 

  1. Glow / Glow (2017-2019)

Realistic | Unique | Strong Female Lead

It’s the 1980s. A struggling actress reluctantly agrees to take a role on a reality-TV pro-wrestling show. Watch her confront prejudices and sexism with strength and wit. If you are an intermediate English learner, you might like this show. Not for sensitive or younger audiences.

-Three seasons of 10 episodes.

- Each episode is 30 minutes.

 

  1. Outlander / Outlander (2014-2022)

Historical | Filled with Suspense | Intense

It’s 1945, just after World War II. The main character is an ex-British Army nurse. She is on a romantic, post-war trip in Scotland with her husband. Everything is going well...until she accidentally time travels back into 1743. If you like adventure, danger, and Scottish history, you might like Outlander.

- Five seasons of 13 episodes; sixth season coming in 2022.

- Each episode is 55 minutes.

 

  1. Grace & Frankie / Grace & Frankie (2015-2020)

Middle-Aged Friendships | Feel Good | Funny

Grace and Frankie are both middle-aged, divorced women. That is about all they have in common, though! (They are very different from each other.) Throughout the series, you will watch them develop a genuine friendship. You will also learn many vocabulary words around sex, romance, and dating!

- Seven seasons of 13 episodes.

- Each episode is 40-minutes.

 

Allison Nowak

Teacher, Évoluciole
YES I can!

 

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