Thirty years ago, few Chinese knew about American TV series, though during the 1980s and 1990s, Chinese people got the chance to watch some U. S. A. TV series like Growing Pains.
Now, , Chinese people have more chances to enjoy foreign TV series. Some American TV series such as have become very popular among young Chinese English learners. In their opinion, watching American TV series is a good way to learn English and American culture. They have other reasons to support that point of view.
First, it's easy and convenient for learners to manage their learning time. They don't have to worry about the place and time to learn. , they can start watching and learning. All they need to do is to turn on their computers and put on their earphones.
The stories in the TV series also play an important role in attracting more learners. Different cultures between China and the Western countries and exciting story lines get young people interested in watching and learning.
Besides, watching American TV series can help learners improve their listening and speaking skills. English learners may find it hard to find a native speaker to talk with, , they can listen to native speakers and follow their conversations as much as they can.
A. Any time they are free
B. American culture and Chinese culture
C. Friends and Prison Break.
D. They also feel relaxed at the same time
E. with the fast development of DVDs and the Internet
F. but in the TV series
