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Use DVDs

I don't like language courses on CD because most of the dialogues are simply not interesting. So I decided to find more enjoyable means of language learning. I had the idea to use my passion for films. I bought various films on DVD that I could watch in German and English alike. With DVDs you can also use the subtitle function. I'd recommend comedies because they put you in a positive frame of mind and you enjoy your language studies even more.

Sent by: Ronald

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Jano 2007-08-06

It really helps if you get exposed to the language you're learning, eg. watching an interesting movie. No translations, no subtitles. Just dive into that language.

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Mark M 2005-09-14

I find that changing the language settings and/or subtitle settings on my English speaking DVD's is a great way to learn pronunciation and new vocabulary, especially if you have seen the DVD previously in English.

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