10 cartoons in English that will help you tighten your tongue

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Watching them is useful for both children and parents who have long dreamed of speaking a foreign language.

Almost any cartoons shot in the original language are good for learning English. But still, it is better to adhere to the following rules:

• Do not delay viewing. Long stories, where everyone speaks an unfamiliar language, is exhausting even for an adult. Therefore, the best format would be TV series with episodes from 5 to 25 minutes.
• Watch cartoons in English regularly. Better - every day. Little by little, your child will get used to the intonations of the characters, and it will be easier for him to distinguish phrases, and then use them.
• Help your child. It is ideal if you watch the cartoon together and explain the incomprehensible points. Is your English level poor? Then join us all the more! You will learn a lot of new things.
• Start with educational cartoons. Those that were originally conceived as aids in language learning. The characters in them speak in shorter and more understandable phrases. And many words and expressions are specially repeated from series to series for better memorization.
• Use subtitles. If you still don't understand anything, be sure to watch the cartoon in the Russian version.
• Enjoy. Don't make watching it torture. If you don't like the cartoon in English at all, find another option.

And now from words to deeds. That is, for viewing.

Cartoons in English for children 5-8 years old

1. Gogo Loves English

Longman's educational animated series Gogo Loves English consists of 39 5-minute episodes. The protagonist, the dragon Gogo, recently arrived on Earth and is now learning American English with the help of his friends, Tony and Jenny.

Each episode is dedicated to a dialogue on a specific topic: acquaintance, colors, animals, and so on. It is better to watch the episodes in order so as not to miss anything.

2. Dora the Explorer

For Russian-speaking children, the Nickelodeon TV series is known as "Dasha the Traveler" or "Dasha the Pathfinder". But to immerse yourself in English, it's better to watch the original version of Dora the Explorer with subtitles.

At the beginning of the episode, seven-year-old Dora sets out on a journey. On the way, she has to complete several tasks. Dora is accompanied by a faithful monkey, and Backpack and Karta help to overcome difficulties. The characters communicate in short phrases, and the audience learns to speak.

The cartoon has been released since 2000 and currently has 8 seasons, with 178 episodes of about 25 minutes each.

3. Bob the Builder

In each of the more than 250 episodes of the British TV series Bob the Builder, the protagonist Bob and his machine friends help the locals solve a problem. For example, pick up trash or fix a fence.

In the cartoon, there are many short fixed expressions that will come in handy in everyday situations. And besides, the child will definitely learn constructions with the verb can - "to be able". Because nothing is impossible for Bob and his team.

4. WordWorld

Thanks to the educational animated series "The World of Words", the child will be able to remember how to write and pronounce simple English words. And the Duckling, the Frog and other funny animals will help him in this difficult matter.

All 45 episodes of 12 minutes each are in Russian voice acting, but it's better to stick to the original or watch both options.

Cartoons in English for children 8-12 years old

1. Martha Speaks

The main character of the animated series "What Martha Will Say" is a talking dog who once swallowed alphabet soup. The plot of each story is built around several keywords that Martha, her owner, ten-year-old Helen, and other characters use in dialogues. As a result, it becomes clear exactly how to use new vocabulary in conversation.

In total, the series is co-produced by the USA, Canada and the Philippines for 8 seasons and 96 episodes. The episodes consist of two stories of 13 minutes each.

2. Muzzy

For over 30 years, the BBC's children's TV course has been helping foreigners learn the basics of classic British English. The spectators study the rules of grammar and vocabulary together with the alien Muzzy, who looks like a Bigfoot, for whom all words and phrases are new. The characters speak in well-set voices of famous English actors, so that along the way, you can tighten up your pronunciation.

There are two seasons in the series: the first - Muzzy in Gondoland - was released in 1986, and the second - Muzzy Comes Back - in 1989.

3. The New Adventures of Peter Pan

The animated series The New Adventures of Peter Pan is set in modern London. The language is not adapted for beginners, but the context is clear to any student. As you watch it, it will become easier to understand and learn colloquial phrases. All episodes are stored and are waiting for their viewer on the cartoon.

Cartoons in English for children 12 years and older

1. Phineas and Ferb

The animated series "Phineas and Ferb" from Disney company follows the antics and adventures of two restless stepbrothers living in the defunct town of Denville. Each 23-minute episode is crammed with witty situational dialogues. If you can catch and appreciate the humor, consider that English is in your pocket.

From 2007 to 2015, 4 seasons were released, where 222 episodes are quite enough to get used to the intonations of the characters and significantly expand the stock of spoken English.

2. Lassie

An animated version of the American series about the adventures of a collie named Lassie, popular in the middle of the last century, can be viewed on the project on YouTube. For 26 episodes, 23 minutes each, the cartoon teaches respect for nature and animals. And at the same time spoken English.

3. The Simpsons

The Simpsons are already aerobatics both in terms of language perception and immersion in the culture of the United States. The animated sitcom about the life of a family from the American hinterland raises serious topics like political correctness, bullying, being overweight or feminism.

You can watch The Simpsons endlessly, learning English with the whole family. The series is now in its 31st season, and the number of episodes is relentlessly approaching 700.