Halloween is not a traditional Bulgarian holiday, but it has gained great popularity in our country over the past decade. The upcoming Halloween on October 31st inspired us to create this article.
For language learners, it is extremely important to take advantage of every opportunity available to learn and practice the new language. It doesn't matter as much what your tastes and preferences are, especially when it comes to films and TV series. What's more important is to make use of this pleasure (or get scared nicely :) while you relax. This way you'll combine the useful with the enjoyable.
Listening and watching the language helps a lot in learning it (look for films with subtitles, not with Bulgarian dubbing). Seeing and hearing how English speakers pronounce certain words and phrases will be of enormous benefit to you. If you like the 'horror' genre, then this article is just for you! So let's not 'waste any more time' and start with the best horror series of the last 10 or so years...!
The Walking Dead ('The Walking Dead')
This series has long held 'cult' status among fans of the horror series genre (the 9th season is expected). It started in 2010 and has Golden Globe nominations. The story revolves around policeman Rick Grimes, who is in a coma following a gunshot wound. When he wakes up, he finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world of zombies. In search of his family, he gathers around him a colorful group of survivors. In their daily struggle for food and safe shelter, they develop their relationships and form a small capable community of survivors.
Thanks to this series, you will have the opportunity to learn specific words and phrases, as well as listen to different pronunciations (accents). So, in addition to guaranteed entertainment, you will also learn a bit of English.
American Horror Story ('American Horror Story')
Produced by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, American Horror Story was released in 2011. It was very well received by both audiences and critics. It won 2 Golden Globes. It is an anthology series that includes different characters and settings (each episode is different). These are homes where murders have been committed, asylums, hotels or farms haunted by spirits, and much more. You will learn interesting (scary) urban legends and myths.
Thanks to this series, you can train your ear to understand American pronunciation. You will expand your vocabulary and improve your pronunciation, while your hair stands on end in horror at the screen.
The Strain ('The Strain')
The series first saw the light of day in 2014 and despite only airing for 3-4 years so far, it is among the most respected by fans of the genre, who eagerly await the appearance of a new 5th season. Its creator is Guillermo del Toro (screenwriter and director of the Hellboy series, Oscar winner for 'Best Director' and 'Best Picture' for 'The Shape of Water').
The action takes place in New York and tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, who heads the Center for Infectious Diseases in the city. He and his team must investigate the spread of a mysterious virus linked to vampirism. It turns out that not only 'The Big Apple' but all of humanity is under threat...
'The Strain' will definitely keep you in suspense and make you jump out of your chair multiple times. But not before you learn several specialized English terms from the field of medicine and pharmaceuticals.
The Terror ('The Terror')
'The Terror' is a new production that aired in 2018. According to its creators, the series is based on actual events. It tells the story of the crew of the Royal Navy Expedition, which was sent by England to the Arctic to discover another route to reach China and India. But they encounter a polar predator, which turns their expedition into a terrifying game of survival.
While the episodes of this gripping horror series keep you in suspense, you will be able to fully enjoy the typical British pronunciation, as performed by the naval officers and sailors in the film.
Hemlock Grove ('Hemlock Grove')
This is a 3-season horror series (2013-2015) that tells the story of the murder of a young girl in a small town in Pennsylvania. There are two suspects: Peter, a 17-year-old gypsy, and Roman, heir to the Godfrey company. The two decide to find the killer themselves, but the secrets that are part of everyday life in the town will seriously complicate their plans.
For English learners, this series offers a challenge in terms of linguistic content and a wide variety of pronunciations and fast-paced dialogues.
Kabinata.com relies on broad-spectrum teaching methods, including short films and audio-visual resources that will help you learn the language faster. Thanks to their innovative methods, you will not only remember newly learned words faster and more easily, but will have the opportunity to start communicating in English from the very first days of your studies. Another advantage is learning English with British teachers!