Show: “Inventing Anna”

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Practice Your Listening Comprehension

Practice Your Reading Comprehension

In 2022, the limited series, “Inventing Anna,” made a splash on the small screen, captivating home audiences across the globe. Having watched this show, myself, it is clear why the world could not stop binge-watching this crime mystery/thriller. Its true-story basis is confounding and its fictional adaptation is both cleverly written and intriguing. While episodes are on the longer end of the spectrum, each one flies by and leaves you on the edge of your seat. Additionally, it is a great resource for advanced English language learners.

WHAT TO LEARN

Watching “Inventing Anna” can help solidify one’s listening comprehension and vocabulary as they relate to:

• American English

• a variety of American accents

• the present tense

• the past tense

• the imperative

• question structures

• journalism

• elitism

• capitalism

• money

• business

• networking

• corruption

• crime

• scandal

• travel

• emotions (confusion, disbelief, intrigue, desperation, frustration)

• sexism

• and much more…!

What do you think of the show’s trailer? Is this something that interests you? If you have already seen it, what did you think of it? Let me know in the comments below.

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