Show: “Running Point”
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Practice Your Listening Comprehension
Practice Your Reading Comprehension
From the comedic mind of Producer/Writer/Actor Mindy Kaling comes a sports-themed dramedy about a family business that changes history in its male-dominated industry by hiring a woman at its helm. This Netflix show is cleverly written, full of knee-slapping belly laughs, and heartfelt messaging. It is perfect for English language learning adults who enjoy stories related to sports, action, business, family, and even a little romance.
WHAT TO LEARN
While watching “Running Point,” there are a variety of English language elements to learn and practice, including:
listening comprehension (American English)
American culture
informal language
slang
idioms
humour
present simple
past simple
imperative
vocabulary related to:
basketball
business
negotiation
power
sexism
expectation and responsibility
failure
success
teamwork
relationships (family, coworkers, friendship, dating, etc.)
emotions (surprise, frustration, anger, sadness, satisfaction, pride, etc.)
and much more…!
Are you a fan of basketball? What sport is most popular where you live? Practice your English by telling me all about it in the comments below.
