2024-07-22
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Welcome to Learning English, a daily 30-minute program from the Voice of America.
I'm Ashley Thompson.
And I'm Mario Ritter, Jr.
This program is designed for English learners.
So we speak a little slower and we use words and phrases, especially written for people learning English.
Today on the program, Mario Ritter Jr.
Tells us about a worldwide rise in popularity of Turkish-made television shows.
Later, Brian Lynn presents this week's Science Report.
We close the show with the lesson of the day.
But first...
Turkey has become a leading exporter of television shows in recent years.
Millions of people are watching Turkish TV dramas, known as DZ.
Many of the shows involve the nation's famous historical and cultural places.
Experts say the success of the television dramas has created a billion-dollar industry that continues to expand.
Between 2020 and 2023, demand for Turkish TV series increased by 184%.
That number comes from Los Angeles-based research company Parrot Analytics.
Izet Pinto is chief of the Turkish media company Global Agency.
We reach over 400 million viewers every night around the world, he said.