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If you feel exhausted after reading pages of IELTS vocabulary list and doing a number of IELTS practice tests<\/a>, let\u2019s try another way to prepare for the test\u2014practice the IELTS with movies and TV programs! There are so many fantastic British films and TV programs. Watching them can be a great pleasure as well as an interesting way to learn the language. Here are several recommended movies and programs which are good for English learners. I also provide tips on how to make the best use of them to learn language!
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Recommended Movies and TV programs<\/h2>\n

#1 BBC Documentaries<\/p>\n

BBC documentaries have educational contents and narrators with clear pronunciation. They are good resources for those who take IELTS Academic test because you can learn the accent, new words and some academic language which may help you with all of the four skills. I recommend\u00a0two fascinating series: Life story<\/a> and Planet Earth<\/a>.<\/p>\n

#2 Extra English BBC<\/p>\n

Extra English BBC<\/a> is a TV drama for English Learners. The language is based on what you need to use in real life and it is not hard to understand. You can learn how to use the language in some daily settings such as shopping and looking for jobs.<\/p>\n

#3\u00a0The White Elephant from BBC Learning English<\/p>\n

The White Elephant<\/a> is also a drama created by BBC for intermediate level English learners. Check out the link and learn English with it!<\/p>\n

#4 Yes Prime Minister<\/p>\n

This famous BBC comedy is for more advanced English learners. It is harder than Extra English and The White Elephant because the language is more complex, but you can be motivated to learn more expressions and words because it is funny and engaging.<\/p>\n

#5 The King\u2019s Speech<\/p>\n

The King\u2019s Speech<\/a> is about a king who overcomes his speech difficulty. Though the language of king\u2019s speech is formal, it will help you with your pronunciation and sentence structure.<\/p>\n

#6 Pride and Prejudice<\/p>\n

Pride and Prejudice<\/a>\u00a0have different versions of films and TV dramas. In each version, the language is beautiful and not hard to comprehend. It’s never a waste of time to learn English with the classics!<\/p>\n

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How to Learn with These Movies and Programs<\/h2>\n

#1 Subtitles<\/p>\n

The first time you watch them ,You can try to understand \u00a0without subtitles, which can\u00a0a good way to improve your listening skills. Then you can replay them with subtitles to check whether you have got the right meaning or not. Also, you can research and take notes of some vocabulary and expressions.<\/p>\n

#2 Retell<\/p>\n

After watching these movies and TV programs, try to retell the story or describe what is mentioned to other people or even yourself. You can ask yourself some questions such as \u2018What is my favorite part and why?\u2019 and \u2018What would I do if I were the main character?\u2019<\/p>\n

#3 Imitate the Accent<\/p>\n

You can imitate the accent by simply repeating the words. Watch them how to ask questions and express certain feelings. Pay attention to both pronunciation and intonation.<\/p>\n

Movies and TV programs\u00a0are useful tools for you to improve your pronunciation, expand your vocabulary and enhance your ability to understand both academic and communicative language. Also,\u00a0you won’t feel bored because it is so fun!<\/p>\n

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