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another week another weekly spread !!! 

Saturday, 7 December 2019

I love how cozy my desk is looking now that I’ve got all my Christmas lights out 🥰

Also, in case you missed it, I’m having a giveaway on my IG @teawithantigone where you can win GoodNotes 5. It’s my new favourite thing ever and I’m so excited to be able to share it with you in a small way! Ends next Saturday (14 Dec 2019)

[9/16/19]

Hey guys! Today we’re gonna learn about one of my all-time favorite series ever called SKAM and it’s such a great resource especially for those who are learning languages. SKAM is a Norwegian teen drama web series about the daily life of teenagers in a high school and each season focuses on particular topics such as relationship difficulties, identity, eating disorders, sexual assault, homosexuality, mental health issues, religion, and forbidden love. As of the moment, it has been remade by several other countries in Europe and the United States which showcases each of their distinctive cultures. Not only is it a wonderful way to enhance your language learning, but you can also learn about each country’s culture! 

SKAM (Original) 

Watch it right here (with English subtitles!)

First season: deals with Eva’s difficult relationship with her boyfriend Jonas and the themes of loneliness, identity, belonging, and friendship.

Second season: deals with Noora’s relationship with William and issues of friendship, feminism, eating disorder, self-image, violence, sexual violence, and the contemporaneous refugee crisis in the Norwegian democracy. 

Third season: deals with Isak’s growing relationship with Even and is essentially a coming out story dealing with issues of love, sexual identity, authenticity, mental illness, religion, and friendship. 

Fourth season: follows Sana’s life and deals with the Islamic religion, forbidden love, cyberbullying, friendship, and the Norwegian russ celebratory period. 

Finale episode: deals with parental depression, love rejection, jealousy, friendship, mutual relationship support, and fear of abandonment.

My personal thoughts: Watch this one before all of the other remakes! It’s the original and it can help you understand the other remakes so much better + #evak is LIFE. I LOVE THEM SO MUCH!

P.S. Chris and Eva deserved better. 

SKAM France

Watch it right here (already w/ English subs!)

Seasons: the storyline of each season are similar to the original one with some differences depending on how they highlight their culture. There are currently three seasons in the moment with the recent season focusing on Lukas’ struggle to embrace his true identity.

My personal thoughts: In the beginning, I didn’t think this one was unique and I felt like it followed too much from the original one but I’ve heard lots of great things about Season 3 (aka my favorite season from the original) and I was really excited for this season so I definitely recommend it! Tbh, this was actually the first of the series that I watched (I watched the original one second bcs I was unaware) bcs I’ve been learning French in school and honestly, this was incredibly helpful and now I know so much more about the culture!

Fun fact: The main actors in Season 2 (Marilyn Lima and Michel Biel) are actually a couple in real life! 

SKAM Germany (aka Druck)

Watch it right here (w/ English subs!)

Seasons: like SKAM France, each season follows the original storyline with some differences following their culture. There are currently three seasons in the moment. 

My personal thoughts: I’ve only watched the first one or two episodes for this and I think I forgot to continue to bcs I was watching other remakes as well, but I definitely recommend this one especially for those who are learning the German language! 

SKAM Italia 

Watch it right here (w/ English subs!)

Seasons: like the previous remakes, this one follows the original storyline but with differences regarding their respective culture. There are currently three seasons out in the moment. 

My personal thoughts: I love this one a whole lot! Tbh I’ve only watched like the first four episodes but that’s bcs I’m a procrastinator and I do a variety of things at once which is, uh, unhealthy af. However, this is a really good remake and I love the Italian culture so much! Also, I have a lowkey crush on Eleonora bcs she’s so powerful and independent and we stan a QUEEN. 

SKAM Austin (United States) 

Watch it right here 

Seasons: This one is actually hella different from all the other remakes. Not only does it deviate from the structure of each remakes, but the storyline is kind of different tbh. The third season might actually be about lesbians other than the conventional “season of the gays.” It’s crazy! It’s revolutionary! It’s SKAM Austin! Currently, there are two seasons out and they’re compiled into a full episode every week. 

My personal thoughts: I’m not finished with season one yet but I actually enjoyed this a whole lot. I love how unique it is from the other SKAM remakes and the characters are actually super relatable mostly because they’re actual teenagers in school and maybe it’s just because I live in the United States so I’m familiar with the education system and I think it’s just fascinating to watch it and understand the struggles of the characters. This is a total must-watch! 

SKAM España (Spain) 

Watch it right here (w/ English subs)

Seasons: The format is similar to the other European remakes with differences in showcasing the Spanish culture. Currently, there is only one season out but the next season is coming out March 31, 2019. 

My personal thoughts: I haven’t watched this one yet, but I’m really determined to learn Spanish bcs I’m quite in love with the Spanish culture and I really want to travel to Spain one day and I think this would be a lovely way to learn! Watch this with me, loves! 

SKAM NL (The Netherlands)

Watch it right here (w/ English subs)

Seasons: The format is similar to the other remakes with differences highlighting the Dutch culture. Currently, there’s only one season but the next season is coming out on March 18, 2019 and, depending on when I post this, that day might be today or tomorrow! 

My personal thoughts: I LOVE the Dutch culture! I’ve been super excited about this since last year when I heard they were going to make a remake in The Netherlands and I’ve watched halfway through season one and I have loved it with all my heart. I want to learn Dutch someday and, oh gosh, I just love SKAM NL so much. You guys have no idea. 

Fun fact: I LOVE SKAM THE NETHERLANDS. 

wtFOCK (Belgium/Flemish) 

Watch it right here (w/ English subs)

Seasons: The format is similar to the other remakes with differences highlighting the Belgian/Flemish culture. Currently, there’s only one season out but they’re planning on releasing the next season this year. 

My personal thoughts: I’ve actually never heard of this one but it sounds really interesting so I think I’m definitely gonna check it out one day! If you guys have watched this one or planning to, please tell me how it is! 

Rumored SKAM remakes: 

SKAM The Balkans

SKAM Russia

SKAM India

SKAM Japan

SKAM Brazil

SKAM Colombia

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