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Learn English with Friends

Learn English with Friends

Six young people from New York City, on their own and struggling to survive in the real world, find the companionship, comfort and support they get from each other to be the perfect antidote to the pressures of life.

Why learn English with Friends?

"Friends" is a story about six friends living in New York City. This TV show is a great way to learn everyday English vocabulary and expressions. You'll hear words like "date," "hang out," "break up," "job," "apartment," and many more. The show also uses common phrases like "What's up?" "How's it going?" and "I'm sorry." By watching "Friends," you can learn how people speak in casual conversations, and improve your understanding of American culture. Each episode has different situations, from funny misunderstandings to serious talks about love, work, and family, offering a wide range of vocabulary and expressions for you to learn. The show is full of humor, sadness, excitement, and love, all expressed in natural-sounding English. You'll see how characters express their feelings, from happiness to anger and sadness. "Friends" uses a lot of idioms and slang, which are important for understanding how English speakers talk in real life. For example, you'll learn the meaning of phrases like "get over it," "stay out of my freezer," and "it sucks." By listening to the different ways the characters speak, you'll start to understand the nuances of English intonation and how it can change the meaning of a sentence. Watching "Friends" is a fun and engaging way to improve your English. The dialogues are clear and easy to follow, even for beginners. You can watch with subtitles at first, and then try watching without them as your listening skills improve. Because the show is so popular, you can easily find transcripts and learning materials online to help you study the vocabulary and grammar used. By listening to native speakers and following the engaging storyline, you'll naturally improve your listening comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation, all while enjoying a hilarious and heartwarming show.

Words from Friends

Here are the first 15 of the more difficult words in Friends:

  • pilot: a test of something on a small scale to see if it works properly
  • hairpiece: a fake hair item worn to make your hair appear longer or thicker
  • cafeteria: a restaurant where you pay for your meal before carrying it to a table, often found in colleges, factories, or office buildings
  • cookie: a small, hard and dry sweet cake for one person
  • cleanse: a time when you give up unhealthy habits like eating, drinking, or taking drugs to improve your health
  • aura: a feeling or nature that a location or person seems to have
  • murky: dark, dirty, or unclear, possibly dishonest
  • fixate: to think about something too much and find it hard to stop
  • hysterical: experiencing uncontrolled extreme excitement, often expressed with crying or laughing
  • sob: to cry noisily, taking in sudden, sharp breaths
  • grandchild: a child of your child
  • decaf: short for decaffeinated; a drink with some or all of the caffeine removed
  • survivor: a person who stays alive, even after being close to death or facing extreme danger or difficulty
  • chandler: a person or store that sells gear for ships and boats
  • bridesmaid: a girl or young woman who helps a bride with wedding preparations and during the marriage ceremony
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