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Learn English with Netflix: Wednesday
Hey everyone, it’s Julie with San Diego Voice and Accent. If you’re working on sounding more natural and confident in American English, you are absolutely in the right place.
Today, I’m diving into a scene from the Netflix series Wednesday — yes, that Wednesday Addams. The gothic queen of deadpan sarcasm, sharp stares, and surprisingly subtle English pronunciation.
This show isn’t just fun to watch — it’s a goldmine for learning real, modern American English. The characters speak with clear intonation patterns, lots of reductions, and the kind of rhythm you need to sound fluent. Plus, you’ll hear some very *emotionally charged* lines, which are perfect for practicing expressive speech.
This scene is from Season two of Wednesday, which premiers in the US in August 2025…so depending on when you’re watching this video, Season two might not have aired yet. But luckily I have a sneak peak at the first six minutes of Season two, so be prepared, there might be a few spoilers here.
In this scene, Wednesday is at the airport, and she’s going through security. Her luggage gets flagged for a bag search, and the TSA agent is just about to look through her bag. I’ll analyze the conversation that Wednesday has with the TSA agent.
We’ll look at how Wednesday uses a flat, sarcastic tone and how that affects her rhythm. We’ll hear how the TSA agent talks really quickly and links everything together, and we’ll break down exactly how both of these speakers blur their words, drop sounds, and punch key syllables — all the things that make English tricky to hear and say.
So by the end of this video, you won’t just understand what they’re saying — you’ll know how to sound like them, too: how to speak with more natural rhythm, better pronunciation, and more confidence.
Don’t forget to hit subscribe if you haven’t already — and let’s jump into it.
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All right — that’s it for our breakdown of this scene from Wednesday! I hope this helped you hear English a little differently — and maybe even speak it a little differently, too.
Remember: pronunciation isn’t just about sounds — it’s rhythm, linking, reductions, stress, and intonation. When you start noticing these things in real conversations — and shows like Wednesday — your speaking and listening skills level up fast.
Which part of the scene was most surprising or helpful for you? Leave me a comment below — I read every one.
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And one more thing: have you heard about my free English course called English Pro Lite?
The link to enroll in English Pro Lite is in the description below, and in this course you’ll learn the highlights of the American accent, including the top vowels, consonants, syllable stress patterns, linking patterns, and reductions that native speakers are using in their everyday conversations. So if you like free training, then be sure to enroll in English Pro Lite now using the link in the description.
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Thanks again for watching, and happy practicing!
Helpful Links
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