Show: “Son Of A Critch”
– B2-C2 (intermediate to advanced) –
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“Son Of A Critch” is a multi-season sitcom that is based on the childhood of Canadian comedian/actor Mark Critch. It centres around his Catholic school days in 1980s Newfoundland (of Newfoundland and Labrador) when he was living with his parents, grandfather, and older brother. The show is a heartwarming yet hilarious look at what it meant to come of age on the east coast.
WHAT TO LEARN
By watching this show–Canadian residents can do so for free on CBC Gem (you must first make a free account in order to watch)–there are a variety of English-language elements that a person can practice and learn, including:
Canadian English
Newfinese (a dialect of Canadian English)
Canadian culture
Newfoundland culture
humour
old-fashioned vs. informal language
present simple
present continuous
past simple (LOTS!)
the use of “going to” in the future
passive voice
phrasal verbs
comparison
forms of address
play on words
vocabulary related to:
childhood and growing up
personality
identity
change
relationships (e.g., family, friendship, crushes, dating, etc.)
bullying
education
Catholicism
and much more…!
Are you familiar with Newfoundland and Labrador? What do you know about this Canadian province? Practice your English by letting me know in the comments below.
