May 1, 2025

TV Shows

Here’s what to watch and why it works!

Best Netflix Shows to Learn Languages with Poliglotter

Learn Languages with Netflix? Of course!

Whether you're watching for fun or studying a new language — why not do both at once?

Poliglotter helps turn your Netflix time into real progress in vocabulary, listening, and comprehension. The secret? Choosing the right shows with the right language tracks.

Let’s explore how to get the most out of your binge-watching time — and which shows to pick!

📌 Pick a show with audio and subtitles in the language you want to learn - and let the learning happen naturally.


🪅 💃 Spanish

Recommended Titles:

  1. Elite – Modern slang, youth speech, and fast-paced dialogue.

  2. La Casa de Papel (Money Heist) – Intense emotional vocabulary and colloquial expressions.

  3. Valeria – Realistic, conversational Madrid Spanish.

  4. Las Chicas del Cable – Period drama with rich, formal vocabulary.

  5. Quién mató a Sara? – Suspenseful with natural speech and drama.



🍝 🎭 Italian

Recommended Titles:

  1. Luna Park – Emotional dialogue & 1960s culture, easy to follow.

  2. Suburra: Blood on Rome – Realistic modern slang and fast-paced drama.

  3. Baby – Teen setting with casual and urban speech.

  4. La Vita Davanti a Sé (The Life Ahead) – Natural everyday speech with emotion.

  5. Generazione 56K – Casual conversations and humor in daily life situations.


🎧💬 English

Recommended Titles:

  1. Stranger Things – American English, accessible teen dialogue.

  2. The Crown – British English, formal and historical speech.

  3. Emily in Paris – Modern slang and casual speech with international flair.

  4. Sex Education – Teen slang, witty and expressive British English.

  5. Our Planet – Nature narration with rich vocabulary and clear pronunciation.



🥐 🗼 French

Recommended Titles:

  1. Lupin – Modern, fast-paced Parisian French with slang.

  2. Call My Agent! – Real-life office conversations, humor, and sarcasm.

  3. Plan Coeur (The Hook Up Plan) – Romantic comedy with everyday phrases.

  4. Marianne – Horror with rich descriptive vocabulary.

  5. Family Business – Comedy with cultural references and fast dialogue.



🏰 🍺 German

Recommended Titles:

  1. Dark – High-quality sci-fi with philosophical and complex vocabulary.

  2. How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast) – Youth slang and digital-era speech.

  3. Dogs of Berlin – Crime drama with diverse German dialects.

  4. Biohackers – Academic and modern everyday German.

  5. Barbarians – Historical and stylized, good for culture exposure.



❄️ 🧣 Scandinavian (Swedish, Norwegian, Danish)

🎬 Recommended Titles:

  1. Young Royals (Swedish) – Teen story with modern, emotional speech.

  2. Ragnarok (Norwegian) – Myth meets modern, good mix of vocab styles.

  3. The Rain (Danish) – Survival scenarios and clean spoken Danish.

  4. Quicksand (Swedish) – Clear storytelling and emotional vocabulary.

  5. Home for Christmas (Norwegian) – Romantic comedy, everyday expressions.



🎤 🍜 Korean

Recommended Titles:

  1. Crash Landing on You – Romance and real-life speech with humor.

  2. Kingdom – Historical drama with beautiful formal speech.

  3. Extraordinary Attorney Woo – Clear pronunciation and emotional language.

  4. All of Us Are Dead – Youth language, modern and expressive.

  5. Itaewon Class – Business, ambition, and casual expressions.



🍣 🎮 Japanese

Recommended Titles:

  1. Alice in Borderland – Fast-paced speech and modern terms.

  2. Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories – Calm, emotional, real-life conversations.

  3. Terrace House – Everyday talk, ideal for listening practice.

  4. The Days – Emotional storytelling, rich vocabulary.

  5. Erased (Anime) – Clear, well-structured dialogue.



💡 Why these shows work for language learning:

  • Real conversations – not textbook language

  • Cultural context – helps you understand expressions and slang

  • Repetition – vocabulary comes back often in different scenes

  • Visual support – you connect words with what you see

  • Adjustable pace – you can pause, repeat, or slow down with Poliglotter


✅ Tips for best results with Poliglotter:

  • Watch with audio and subtitles in your target language

  • Repeat episodes to reinforce memory

  • Start with beginner-friendly shows, then go advanced

  • Invite loved ones to share this expirience!


🌟 Bonus: Make it Yours

With Poliglotter, you can choose learning pace, focus areas, and save your favorite words — so your learning fits your style, not the other way around.

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