Foreign Picture Subtitles
It is important to notice that while it is possible to learn a language thru foreign language films, you should also attempt to practice what you have learned with someone that basically speaks the language you are interested to learn as a primary language, so that your mistakes can be corrected appropriately.
The most important thing when buying foreign language DVDs for learning purposes is the provision of subtitles. Do get not only a foreign language DVD with English subtitles. Get one with subtitles in the original language the movies was shot in. This way, you not only find out how a language is spoken, but also how it is written, provided the majority of the writing uses the basic Latin alphabet.
I would like to suggest actually noting down the foreign subtitles together with its English interpretation as it does appear to help in learning the recently learned words.
Audio Media
Aside from foreign language movies, you may also use other media in your quest to learn a new language. Though most foreign language lessons can be found on CDs, quite a few can be found on the popular mp3 format.
This format is going to enable scholars to carry their lessons in tiny MP3 units wherever they are going. They can learn on the bus, in the automobile, while cycling, at the gymnasium or when they're going for a run. Albeit, this may not be the most useful method of learning a language, but many of us feel relaxed learning this way.
One of the plus points about the mp3 format is its small file size. This indicates that you can compress many hours of lessons into a player the dimensions of your thumb.
Software
I find that aside from actually attending a proper language class, foreign language software is an amazing method of learning a foreign language. Most language software are interactive. Some have built it games to make learning a foreign language more fun.
The more advanced software makes use audio software and an online data base to help correct intonation and pronunciation mistakes. This is as near as it is easy to get to really having a teacher right there beside you.
Even with this technology, you should still try to practice speaking the language you are learning with someone that already converses fluently in the same language. This way, you'll slowly gain confidence speaking the language in public and you may sound more comfortable and, therefore , natural.
To summarise,
- Audio language CDs allows you to make your lessons mobile
- Always practice what you have learned
- Foreign language software make learning a new language an interactive process
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