[thaumasiotes]

> When I was learning English as a second language, I could understand most of what was said in an action movie or a simple sitcom like Friends after I could read simple novels like Sheldon's If Tomorrow Comes.

Friends does some interesting linguistic things. One of my favorite examples:

You told me to go out and be a caterer, so I went! I be'd!

Monica isn't making a mistake there. But I would be very surprised if someone who was just learning the language understood that joke.

[hintymad]

Most likely not. That said, I could at least understand enough to enjoy the show. Not sure why understanding Spanish conversation has been so much harder.