BraveSpeaking: On Television

Noun an animated TV show usually made for kids

cartoons
I watch cartoons with my sister on Saturday mornings. She sits too close to the TV!

Phrase use a remote control to change channels quickly as you look for something to watch

channel surfing
I've been channel surfing for 15 minutes now but there's nothing to watch!

Noun a planned interruption in a TV program for advertising

commercial break
We ran to the fridge to get snacks during the commercial break.

Phrase someone who spends a lot of time sitting and watching television

couch potato
Krystal has been watching TV for six hours straight! She's turning into a couch potato.

Phrase used to describe something that is happening while something else is going on

in the background
The game was on in the background but everyone was too busy in the kitchen to watch.

Noun a small device that is used to operate a TV from a distance using electronic signals

remote control
Where's the remote control? I want to change the channel.

Noun a television program or movie that is shown again

rerun
I knew all the answers on the game show because it was a rerun.

Noun a TV show about a group of characters who are involved in different funny situations

sitcom
This is my favorite sitcom. I've seen every episode!

Noun TV show in which usually well-known people talk about something or are interviewed

talk show
Did you watch Letterman's talk show last night? He interviewed the President of the United States.

Phrase to watch a television show

tune in
Every four years Millions of people around the world tune in to the World Cup.