Television is one of our world’s most important means of communication.  It shows us information programs, like the news, documentaries, and sports events. We can watch films, listen to interviews and hear the sounds of events that happen far away. Television teaches us about countries and cultures and we can enjoyentertainment, like series, comedies, game shows or sitcoms.

A television set can be used for other things as well. You can record shows and films for later viewing, play video games, watch DVDs, or even browse the Internet.

Television has been influencing our lives since it was developed over 80 years ago. It is an important way of spending our free time and shapes people’s