In the world of language learning there are almost infinite ways to achieve the goal that you desire. As we say in Spanish "todos los caminos llevan a Roma" which means "all the roads lead to Rome", finding out how to learn Spanish by watching tv can be the most fun and entertaining way for you to get to Rome!

Learning Spanish has no reason to be a dull and tedious task that only requires boring textbooks and grammatical memorization. By immersing yourself in the Spanish speaking culture that is found in the Spanish movie and tv scenes, you won't only pick up the language more naturally, but you will get the insights into the rich cultural and regional nuances that this language has, as it consists of numerous different accents and dialects. Keep reading this article to find out how you can binge-watch your way to learn Spanish with movies and tv series!

"Extra" (2002) - Warner Bros: This is a series that was produced in the years 2000-2004 with the purpose of educational television for language learners. This show was written in a sit-com format that shares some similarities with Friends. This series makes use of everyday situations, and simple language, making it very accessible for new beginners to get into.

"Destinos" (1992) - Annenberg Foundation: This show shares the educational focus of being made for language learners in college, high-school and adult learners. This series consists of 52 episodes, where they travel the Spanish-speaking world in an engaging and captivating way, while indirectly teaching you Spanish.

"Narcos" (2015-2017) - Gaumont International Television: This series delves you into the world of drug cartels in Colombia with its classical on-the-edge crime drama. This show mixes both the English and Spanish language, giving you some mental brakes from time to time. It is important to notice that the main actor of Pablo Escobar is actually a Brazillian actor who learned Spanish through out his life, and even himself said he doesn't speak Spanish natively, even though he is fluent.

"La Casa de Papel" (2017) - Vancouver Media: This thrilling heist series is set in Spain and it has received as much love from Spanish speakers as they have from non-Spanish speakers, due to their incredible writing and investment in the characters. This show offers a very big amount of colloquial Spanish and cultural references that will enhance not only your language skills, but your interest in learning more colloquial Spanish!

"El Laberinto del Fauno" (2006) - Estudios Picasso: This is a Mexican-hispanic movie that makes use of drama and fantasy which was written, produced and directed by Guillermo del Toro. This movie has a more dark tone than the other shows listed here, but the main reason it is listed is due to the linguistic challenges that are presented in the movie, which will even impose a challenge to the advanced Spanish learners. The poetic language and historical situation provides a very deep insight into Spanish culture.

"El Secreto de Sus Ojos" (2009) - Tornasol Films, Haddock Films: This Argentinian crime thriller will not only keep you on the edge of your seat, but it will also expose to you the incredible nuances of the Spanish language that is spoken in the regions of Argentina. 

Making use of as many tools as possible, will ultimately give you the best and most complete language learning results. Even though you can learn Spanish by watching tv, you should also consider complementing your learning with other learning apps and websites like Duolingo, Babbel, or Global Speak Academy, to get a more rounded off Spanish. These apps and websites can reinforce your vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation skills, and overall confidence in Spanish, ensuring a well-rounded and versatile learning experience.