{"id":4372,"date":"2026-06-10T01:11:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T08:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/?p=4372"},"modified":"2026-06-10T01:11:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T08:11:17","slug":"learning-english-with-netflix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/learning-english-with-netflix\/","title":{"rendered":"Language Learning With Netflix: Does It Work + 8 Practical Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"  <section class=\"section blogHeader\" id=\"blogHeader-block_b14c90874c86d9e2f3302dfbefb0c4c1\">\n      <div class=\"blogHeader__wrapper\">\n                              <div class=\"blogHeader__image\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Language-Learning-With-Netflix-Does-It-Work-8-Practical-Tips-.png\" class=\"glightbox\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Language-Learning-With-Netflix-Does-It-Work-8-Practical-Tips-.png\" alt=\"Language Learning With Netflix: Does It Work + 8 Practical Tips\" class=\"blogHeader__imageItem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Language-Learning-With-Netflix-Does-It-Work-8-Practical-Tips--300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Language-Learning-With-Netflix-Does-It-Work-8-Practical-Tips--768x540.png 768w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Language-Learning-With-Netflix-Does-It-Work-8-Practical-Tips-.png 1024w\" style=\"width:100%; aspect-ratio:1024\/720;\"> \n              <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n          \n      <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n      <section class=\"blogContentTable\" data-toc-section>\n        <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"blogTocToggle\" class=\"blogContentTable__toggle\" \/>\n        <label for=\"blogTocToggle\" class=\"blogContentTable__header\">\n            <span class=\"blogContentTable__heading\">\n                Table of contents            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"blogContentTable__arrow\"><\/span>\n        <\/label>\n        <div class=\"blogContentTable__wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"blogContentTable__heading blogContentTable__heading--sidebar\">\n                Table of contents            <\/div>\n            <ol class=\"blogContentTable__list\">\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">Can Children Learn a Language By Watching Netflix?\u00a0<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">How Does Language Learning With Netflix Benefit Kids?<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">8 Tips for Successful Language Learning With Netflix\u00a0<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">20 Netflix Shows and Movies to Watch With Your Child\u00a0<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">Balance Language Immersion With Structured Language Lessons<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                            <\/ol>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <script>\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {\n            const tocSection = document.querySelector('[data-toc-section]');\n            if (!tocSection) return;\n\n            const tableContainer = tocSection.querySelector('.blogContentTable__list');\n            if (!tableContainer) return;\n\n            tableContainer.innerHTML = '';\n\n            var validHeadingsCount = 0;\n            var postBody = document.querySelector('.postGrid__postBody');\n            if (!postBody) return;\n\n            \/\/ Collect all h2 headings in document order: ACF sections and native blocks\n            var allH2 = postBody.querySelectorAll('.blogHeadingText h2, h2.wp-block-heading');\n\n            allH2.forEach(function(h2) {\n                var title = h2.textContent.trim();\n                if (!title) return;\n\n                validHeadingsCount++;\n\n                \/\/ For ACF headings, the anchor is on the parent .blogHeadingText section\n                var anchor = h2.closest('.blogHeadingText');\n                var anchorId = anchor ? anchor.id : '';\n\n                \/\/ For native headings, the anchor is on the h2 itself\n                if (!anchorId) {\n                    if (!h2.id) {\n                        h2.id = 'heading-' + validHeadingsCount;\n                    }\n                    anchorId = h2.id;\n                }\n\n                tableContainer.innerHTML += '<li><a href=\"#' + anchorId + '\">' + title + '<\/a><\/li>';\n            });\n\n            if (validHeadingsCount === 0) {\n                tocSection.style.display = 'none';\n            }\n\n            document.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('tocReady'));\n        });\n    <\/script>\n  \n\n\n\n <section class=\"section blogTakeaways\" id=\"blogCrossPost-block_e5b5258078275b7cfc4e251178ae63ba\">\n    \n      <div class=\"blogTakeaways__wrapper\">\n\n          <div class=\"blogTakeaways__header\">\n            Takeaways          <\/div>\n          <ul class=\"blogTakeaways__content\">\n                          <li>\n                  \nLanguage learning with Netflix helps kids improve their language comprehension, pronunciation, and vocabulary skills by exposing them to authentic speech and giving them dialogue to practice.\u00a0\u00a0\n\n              <\/li>\n                          <li>\n                  \nChildren learn best when Netflix viewing is combined with dedicated language practice, like speaking, reading, writing, and listening lessons with a teacher or parent.\n\n              <\/li>\n                          <li>\n                  \nTo help your child learn a language through Netflix, find shows that align with their interests and language level, use language learning extensions, ask them questions about scenes, and let them practice dialogue.\u00a0\n\n              <\/li>\n                          <li>\n                  \nPossible Netflix shows and films to watch with your child are Peppa Pig, PAW Patrol, and Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.\u00a0\n\n              <\/li>\n                      <\/ul>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogText\" id=\"blogText-block_5c126907b38a487170b28605cbf510ed\">\n    <div class=\"blogText__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"blogText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve probably read that immersing your child in the target language\u2014whether that\u2019s English, Spanish, or another language\u2014is key to helping them reach fluency. Which means you\u2019ve thought about showing them kids shows and movies on streaming platforms like Netflix.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But is language learning with Netflix even possible for kids? And how should you approach it? In this guide, we\u2019ll explore how watching shows and films on Netflix can help your child improve their language skills. We\u2019ll also provide practical tips to help your kid get the most out of their language learning on the streaming platform.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_e612679e1617241c752fe2eebcafe1e1\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_e612679e1617241c752fe2eebcafe1e1\">\n                Can Children Learn a Language By Watching Netflix?\u00a0            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, children can learn a language through Netflix. There are a slew of quality kids&#8217; movies and shows in various languages on Netflix.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s more, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journalofcognition.org\/articles\/385\/files\/6697ae4caa391.pdf\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Cognition<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> review article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> examining 93 studies on the impact of video on language learning concluded that these studies indicate children can learn new language forms when exposed to them through video (television, film, etc).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The review article also concluded that these studies indicate high-quality, child-directed television in particular can aid language development in children.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, video media\u2014whether television, film, or educational clips on YouTube\u2014can\u2019t replace shared book reading and other enriching activities. In other words, you shouldn\u2019t rely solely on video streaming services like Netflix to build your child\u2019s language skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, you should combine their video-based media consumption with other forms of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/learning-a-language-by-immersion\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">language immersion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/how-children-acquire-language\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acquisition<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talking with your child in the target language<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping your child with homework in the target language\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signing your kid up for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lessons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the target language\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading books in the target language\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listening to music and podcasts in the target language<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing words and sentences in the target language\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That way, your child doesn\u2019t just memorize words and phrases\u2014they actually master the language.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_b8f949e97379ff906cd1e2769911ee92\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_b8f949e97379ff906cd1e2769911ee92\">\n                How Does Language Learning With Netflix Benefit Kids?            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watching high-quality TV shows and films on Netflix can benefit your child\u2019s language development in the following ways:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Exposure to authentic language<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Netflix movies and TV shows show characters using realistic language\u2014including everyday language, idioms, and slang\u2014in various contexts, helping your child understand and mimic how native speakers talk.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increased engagement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Encountering language in animated shows and live-action movies is more fun than simply reading vocabulary words from a textbook. And when kids enjoy the process of learning a language, they\u2019re more likely to continue.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improved listening comprehension skills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Children can pause and replay Netflix content, helping them process speech in the target language and learn how to hold conversations in real life.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pronunciation practice<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Hearing characters and actors pronounce words teaches kids how to say those words correctly and mimic them, leading to more natural and fluent speech.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vocabulary development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Netflix\u2019s movies and shows for kids introduce children to diverse vocabulary\u2014from greetings and other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/useful-english-phrases-for-daily-life\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">common expressions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to colloquialisms.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contextual understanding<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Facial expressions, gestures, and visual cues (settings in the show or film) help kids understand the meaning of unfamiliar words, enabling them to build their vocabulary and use words correctly in sentences.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_90d776c83cea716a7733936a1557996c\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_90d776c83cea716a7733936a1557996c\">\n                8 Tips for Successful Language Learning With Netflix\u00a0            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language learning with Netflix is more viable than many parents realize, but you have to approach it the right way. Here are eight practical tips to help you use Netflix to effectively build your child\u2019s language skills.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1) Determine Your Child\u2019s Language Level\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successful language learning with Netflix starts with understanding your child\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/english-language-levels\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">language level<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. After all, you can\u2019t pick a B1-level show and expect your A0-level child to follow along.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can determine your child\u2019s language level by:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having them take a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/english-language-testing-and-assessing-for-kids-learning-esl\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">placement test<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (e.g., Cambridge English Qualifications, TOEFL Junior)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting them evaluated by a teacher or language expert<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assessing their language abilities against \u201cCan Do\u201d descriptors (CEFR Global Scale, WIDA Can Do Descriptors)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve identified your child\u2019s language level, research which Netflix shows align with that level (more on that in the recommendations section!)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2) Find Shows and Films Aligned With Your Child\u2019s Interests\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does your child like learning about animals and playing outdoors? Or, do they like fairy princesses and dressing up their Barbie dolls?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose Netflix shows and movies that cater to their interests so your kid actually enjoys the content and focuses on the language used.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all, according to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/psychology\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2026.1784066\/full\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frontiers in Psychology<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> review article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on enjoyment in foreign language education, learners who experience enjoyment perform better in language learning.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if your child loves superheroes, put on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teen Titans Go!<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and watch how they smile, laugh, and even repeat expressions the characters say unprompted!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3) Screen Your Child\u2019s Favorite Show or Film in the Target Language<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginning with a show or film that your child is already familiar with in their native language allows them to track the translation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, your child might know the Spanish version of the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding Nemo <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scene where Marlin and Dory encounter a whale in the ocean.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That means, they\u2019ll be able to catch some of the words and expressions that have been translated from Spanish, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hola = Hello\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oc\u00e9ano = Ocean\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pez payaso = Clownfish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ballena = Whale<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pedir indicaciones = Ask for directions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4) Use the Right Language Learning Extension<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use Netflix language learning extensions to support your child\u2019s language acquisition. These browser extensions (available on Chrome, Safari, Edge, and\/or Firefox) provide subtitles in your kid\u2019s target and native language so they can see how different words translate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular extensions include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language Reactor (formerly Language Learning With Netflix)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nflx Multi Subs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lingvo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trancy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use either of these extensions as a scaffolding tool. Let your child use the subtitles to get familiar with the target language, then remove them gradually as your kid develops better <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-your-listening-skills-in-english\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">listening comprehension skills<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eventually, they\u2019ll understand entire episodes and films without support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5) Play With Netflix\u2019s Controls and Settings\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subtitles aren\u2019t the only aspect of the viewing experience that\u2019s in your and your child\u2019s control.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If at any point your kid misses a line of dialogue, they can use the rewind button to return to the line in question. They can also rewatch full scenes without glancing at the subtitles to see if they understand the dialogue on their own.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have an ad-free plan, another setting to take advantage of is playback speed. If a speaker talks too quickly and your child can\u2019t keep up, decrease the speed. They\u2019ll pick up on things like pronunciation and mouth movements used to produce certain words and letter sounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6) Let Your Child Repeat Dialogue From the Show\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a reason why teachers emphasize \u201ctalk time\u201d in their lessons. Follow their lead by encouraging your child to repeat words and expressions from the movie or show they\u2019re watching.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonus points if they\u2019re words and sayings your kid is working on in school!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try show or movie-based role-playing exercises, too. If your kid watches <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avatar: The Last Airbender<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, take turns role-playing as Aang or Katara.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can ask them questions and challenge them to respond based on details from the show, strengthening their vocabulary and improving knowledge retention by making learning more engaging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7) Ask Your Child Questions About Scenes\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t just let your kid passively watch TV shows and movies. Ask them questions about the scene, characters, setting, and other details.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This promotes active learning, which fosters language acquisition. In fact, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/files.eric.ed.gov\/fulltext\/EJ1415517.pdf\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LEARN Journal <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on active learning showed that English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students who were exposed to active learning lessons scored 1.57 points higher on average on an English post-test than they did on the pre-test when they weren\u2019t exposed to active learning lessons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you\u2019re watching <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kung Fu Panda<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> together, ask questions like \u201cWho\u2019s your favorite character, and why?\u201d and \u201cWhat is Po doing in this scene?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage them to answer in the target language. This gives your child a chance to demonstrate their listening comprehension, vocabulary, and speaking skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8) Help Your Kid Create a Vocabulary List\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There will be plenty of words that your child doesn\u2019t know. As they watch cartoons and kids&#8217; movies on Netflix, have them pause and jot down unfamiliar words.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can research these words later, write down their definitions, and even come up with their own sample sentences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, your child might not know what the word \u201cmaster\u201d means when watching <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pok\u00e9mon<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But they can jot it down, look it up, and work with you to write the sentence \u201cAsh wants to become a Pok\u00e9mon master.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_7fd756cb711ffc6c0d819f3f442a7bd4\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_7fd756cb711ffc6c0d819f3f442a7bd4\">\n                20 Netflix Shows and Movies to Watch With Your Child\u00a0            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what shows and movies should you and your child watch on Netflix, anyway?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tables below provide 10 TV recommendations and 10 movie recommendations, with each title categorized by genre, age group, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/cefr\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CEFR level<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that these shows were available to US-based Netflix users as of May 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"4\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Netflix TV Shows for Kids<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Title\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Genre<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Age Group<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>CEFR Level Range<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peppa Pig<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preschool<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A0-A1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PAW Patrol<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adventure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A0-A1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dee &amp; 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Friends: Race for the Sodor Cup<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adventure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A0-A1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PAW Patrol: The Movie<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adventure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A0\u2013A1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barbie: Mermaid Power<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Musical<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A1-A2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Musical<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A1-A2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My Little Pony: A New Generation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adventure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A1-A2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barbie &amp; 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