Learn english with Narcos

A gritty chronicle of the war against Colombia's infamously violent and powerful drug cartels.

Why learn english with Narcos?

"Narcos" tells the true story of the rise and fall of drug kingpins, especially Pablo Escobar, in Colombia. It shows how the cocaine trade grew, involving smugglers, the police, and even the US government. You'll learn vocabulary related to crime, law enforcement, and politics, such as "cartel," "DEA agent," "smuggling," "bribery," and "corruption." You'll also hear how people talk in stressful situations, negotiations, and casual conversations, expanding your understanding of English dialogue. The show explores themes of ambition, power, loyalty, and betrayal. You'll experience a range of emotions, from excitement and fear to anger and sadness, as the story unfolds. The language used varies from formal speeches and news reports to informal slang and curses, exposing you to diverse ways English is used in different contexts. Pay attention to how characters express their emotions through words and tone of voice – this will help you understand nuances in English communication. Learning English with "Narcos" can be beneficial because it's a gripping story that keeps you engaged. The use of real-world events and situations makes the language more relevant and memorable. Because the show is popular, you can discuss it with other English learners or native speakers, practicing your conversational skills. The variety of accents and vocabulary will broaden your understanding of English pronunciation and usage. Just be aware that the show contains violence and strong language, so it might not be suitable for everyone.

Words from Narcos

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

nowadays: currently, in contrast to the past
doom: death, destruction or a very bad situation that cannot be stopped
filthy: extremely dirty and unpleasant
landowner: a person who owns land, usually a large amount
lizard: a reptile with a long body and tail, four legs, and rough skin
megahertz: a unit used to measure radio waves and computer speed; equal to 1,000,000 hertz
gentleman: a polite and educated man with good manners who always behaves well
gps: a system that uses signals from satellites and a special device to accurately find the location of people or objects on Earth's surface
triangulate: to calculate the position or distance of an object by using triangles where the length and angles are known
midnight: 12 o’clock, the middle of the night
disengage: to become free or separate from something else
pea: a small, round, green seed eaten as a vegetable that grows inside long thin pods on a climbing plant called a pea
asshole: a rude word for someone you find unpleasant or stupid
enforcement: the act of ensuring that people follow specific laws or rules
embed: to fix something firmly in a surrounding substance