VSTEP B1, B2, C1 Speaking Part 2: Solution Discussion

- Question:

Your friend wants to improve their English by watching TV. What type of program would you recommend: news, sitcoms, or educational shows?

- Answer:

I would suggest they watch sitcoms to improve their English. News can be challenging for learners due to the formal language and often rapid delivery. Educational shows can be beneficial but may lack the context and authenticity that comes with regular conversation.

Sitcoms, however, are a great resource for learning colloquial language and understanding cultural nuances. They tend to revolve around everyday situations, providing practical vocabulary and phrases that can be used in daily conversation. Furthermore, the repetitive nature of sitcoms, with recurring characters and themes, allows language learners to reinforce their understanding of language patterns.

The humor in sitcoms also makes them engaging, which can make the learning process more enjoyable. Subtitles can be used to aid comprehension and pronunciation.

So, while all options can help improve English to some degree, sitcoms provide the most realistic and enjoyable language-learning experience in my opinion.