Netflix's "Selling Sunset" Review: The Perfect Blend of Business English and Casual Conversation
There's a Netflix show that I've been consistently watching for its fun and educational content. It's called "Selling Sunset." Set in the glamorous Los Angeles real estate market, "Selling Sunset" on Netflix depicts the competition between real estate agents and the subtle relationships between colleagues. At first glance, you might think it's just a show about buying and selling real estate, but what makes this show special is that it features conversations that naturally blend business English and casual conversation. This is a great way for English learners, especially those who use business English, to learn useful expressions.
Where Business English Meets Friendly Conversation
The cast of "Selling Sunset" frequently uses business English expressions as professionals who deal with high-end real estate. The English expressions that come up in negotiations, persuasion, and contract terms needed to close a deal are practical language that can be used in real business settings. For example, expressions like “This property is going to be a great investment” can be easily used in real estate-related conversations as well as other business settings.
In addition, the comfortable conversations between cast members are important scenes that allow us to glimpse their relationships and emotions. These small talk conversations feature friendly, everyday expressions, which provide a great opportunity to learn English conversation naturally. For example, everyday expressions like “Can you believe this?” or “I don’t get along with them” are expressions that anyone can easily follow.
Business English You Can Learn from the Program
This program is especially useful for those who want to learn business English through “Selling Sunset.” Terms used in real estate contract conversations or frequently used expressions in customer interactions can be applied in real life. For example, expressions like “Let’s discuss the terms of the deal” or “We need to close this deal by the end of the month” can be usefully applied in real business situations.
Intimate Relationships and Teamwork Among Coworkers
"Selling Sunset" emphasizes teamwork and relationships among the cast members even in a competitive atmosphere. Although the competition is fierce at times, they often encourage each other and try to do their jobs well. The conversations that appear during this process are mostly positive and cooperative. For example, expressions such as "You've got this!" and "We make a great team" can be useful when encouraging colleagues at work. On the other hand, when there is conflict with colleagues, you can also hear expressions such as "I don't wanna put you in this situation." and "Are you turning against me?", although the expressions are a bit harsh.
Conclusion: Why do I recommend "Selling Sunset"?
"Selling Sunset" is not just a simple reality show. It shows how to use business English expressions in real situations, and it is also helpful for learning everyday English through comfortable and friendly conversations among colleagues. There are many programs that deal with business, but the fields that usually feature technical terms (law, medicine) are not only difficult to listen to, but also difficult to use in company work life. On the other hand, the beauty of this program is the terms themselves are not very specialized, and the conversations that appear in it provide viewers with an opportunity to experience English in real life.
The last point is that you can indirectly see and experience the wealthy houses in Los Angeles. It is exciting to see the interiors, exteriors, and splendid decorations of the luxurious houses, as well as the enormous prices. It is also interesting to see who can afford these expensive houses. I'm personally interested in interior design, so I enjoy looking at houses and studying English in each episode. Since it is currently up to season 8, it would be good to watch it from the beginning if you are interested.
This program is highly recommended to those interested in business English, everyday conversational English, interior design, and architecture. I hope that through "Selling Sunset" you will gain natural English conversation along with the world of real estate transactions.
