Friends, one line at a time.
Turn English you understand
into English you can use.
Practice English listening and dictation, one line of Friends dialogue at a time. Listen, write, check, and say it back—10 useful lines per session.
Try the first set freeMake every line your own.
Watching a sitcom with subtitles is not the same as training your ear. Smelly Cat combines scene context, focused listening, active dictation, and spoken repetition in one practice loop.
Learn each line in context—and when you would actually use it.
You understood it in the show. Then what?
Reading subtitles can feel like understanding, but it does not show what your ears missed. Listen, write, find the gaps, and listen again to make the line stick.
What you learn stays with you.
Words you miss become flashcards with their original line. Search a word across the course and review it in memory or test mode.
Add notes to any line or save a useful explanation. Each note stays linked to its episode, Part, and line for later review.
Plenty to learn. Still just 10 lines at a time.
146 episodes, 31,857 practice lines, 11,000+ English word forms, and 3,200+ 10-line practice sets are currently available. Finish a set today, then pick up where you left off.
Start the first setBefore you start, here’s what to know
How is learning with Friends different from memorizing word lists?
You work with complete lines in context. Listening, dictation, and spoken repetition build vocabulary, sharpen listening, and help you notice connected speech and useful phrasing.
What level is Smelly Cat for?
Smelly Cat is designed for learners who know basic English but still miss parts of everyday dialogue or struggle to speak naturally. Try the first set for free to see whether the level is right for you.
Why write down what I hear?
Subtitles can make a line feel understood even when you did not actually hear it. Writing reveals reduced sounds, connected speech, and words you misheard or missed.
How long is one practice session?
Each Part contains 10 lines. Finish all 10 at once or, after signing in, pause and pick up where you left off.
Is the audio taken from the show?
No. The practice audio uses generated speech for language learning. It contains no original audio or video from the show.
Do I need an account to try it?
No. You can complete the first set without signing in. Sign in only when you want to save your progress, flashcards, and notes.
Are words and notes saved after dictation?
After you sign in, words you miss become flashcards. Each note stays linked to its episode, Part, and line for later review.