How to Learn English with Movies (New Technique)

Summary

This video script introduces an innovative method for learning English through movies: using 'delayed subtitles.' Instead of relying on immediate subtitles or watching movies twice, viewers are encouraged to listen first and then refer to subtitles if needed, enhancing listening and vocabulary skills without the tedium of re-watching.

Takeaways

• 👋 Hello everybody, I have a question for you.
• 🤔 How do you learn English with movies? Many use subtitles, but that doesn't improve listening skills.
• 📚 Reading subtitles practices reading, not listening. Listening is more challenging and crucial for language learning.
• 🎥 Some people watch movies twice: first with subtitles, then without, to improve listening. However, this can be boring.
• 🔄 Today, I'm sharing a new approach to improve listening and vocabulary without watching movies twice.
• ⏳ Use delayed subtitles by setting them to appear 2 seconds later. This helps you focus on listening first.
• 👂 When watching with delayed subtitles, listen carefully and only read subtitles if you don't understand.
• ⏸️ Pause the movie if the dialogue is too fast and you need more time to read the subtitles.
• 🎬 Watching movies with delayed subtitles helps improve listening skills gradually over time.
• 🕒 Regular practice with this method will enhance your listening and vocabulary skills.

Q & A

What is the main issue with learning English using subtitles according to the speaker?

The main issue is that using subtitles practices reading skills rather than listening skills, which is not as effective for improving listening comprehension.

Why does the speaker believe listening is more difficult than reading?

Listening is more difficult because it requires understanding spoken language in real-time, which can include different accents, speeds, and intonations, whereas reading allows more time to process information.

What is the traditional method some people use to improve their listening skills with movies?

The traditional method is to watch a movie with subtitles first and then watch the same movie again without subtitles to practice listening.

Why does the speaker find the traditional method of watching movies twice to be ineffective?

The speaker finds it boring and repetitive to watch movies twice, making it less engaging and effective for long-term learning.

What new approach does the speaker suggest for improving listening and vocabulary?

The speaker suggests using 'delayed' subtitles, where the subtitles appear a few seconds after the dialogue is spoken.

How does one implement the 'delayed subtitles' approach?

You need a movie player that can delay subtitles. Before watching a movie, turn on the English subtitles and set them to appear about 2 seconds later than usual.

What should you do when watching a movie with delayed subtitles?

First, listen to the dialogue with full attention. Only read the subtitles if you don't understand the spoken words. If the actor speaks too fast, you can pause the movie to read the subtitles.

What is the benefit of using delayed subtitles according to the speaker?

Delayed subtitles help improve listening skills by forcing you to rely on your auditory comprehension first, with subtitles serving as a backup only when necessary.

Is it okay to read subtitles often when starting with this new approach?

Yes, it's okay to read subtitles frequently at first. Listening is a difficult skill to improve, and regular practice will lead to better listening and vocabulary over time.

Where can you find more information about this learning technique?

You can visit the speaker's website for additional information about using this technique.

Outlines

00:00

🎬 Introduction to Learning English with Movies

The speaker introduces the topic of learning English using movies and highlights a common method: watching movies with subtitles. They point out the drawbacks of this approach, mainly that it improves reading rather than listening skills. Listening is emphasized as being more difficult than reading and crucial for language learning.

🎥 Watching Movies Twice: Effective but Boring

Some people try to improve their listening skills by watching movies twice—first with subtitles and then without. While this method can be effective, the speaker finds it boring and unappealing for regular use.

🆕 Introducing a New Approach: Delayed Subtitles

The speaker introduces a new and more interesting method for learning English with movies: using delayed subtitles. This technique involves setting the subtitles to appear two seconds after the dialogue, forcing the viewer to focus on listening first.

💡 How to Use Delayed Subtitles

To use delayed subtitles, viewers need a movie player that supports this feature. The speaker explains that delaying subtitles by two seconds allows viewers to practice listening first and reading only if necessary. This approach helps improve both listening and vocabulary skills without watching movies twice.

🔊 Practicing with Delayed Subtitles

The speaker provides a step-by-step guide for watching movies with delayed subtitles. Listeners should focus on understanding the dialogue first and refer to the subtitles only if they don't understand. If needed, they can pause the movie to read the subtitles.

🎥 Practical Demonstration

The speaker demonstrates how to use delayed subtitles with a movie clip, encouraging viewers to avoid reading subtitles unless necessary. They ask viewers to assess their understanding after the clip.

🔍 Assessing Your Progress

The speaker discusses the difficulty of understanding movies in English, even for native speakers. They reassure viewers that it's okay to rely on subtitles initially and emphasize the importance of regular practice to improve listening skills and vocabulary over time.

🌐 Further Resources and Conclusion

The speaker wraps up by summarizing the technique of using delayed subtitles to learn English with movies. They offer additional resources for those interested in learning more and invite viewers to visit their website for further information.

Keywords

💡Subtitles

Subtitles are the written text displayed on a screen that corresponds to the spoken dialogue in a movie or show. In the video, subtitles are discussed as a tool for learning English. The script explains that using subtitles can shift the focus from listening to reading, which might not be ideal for improving listening skills.

💡Listening skills

Listening skills refer to the ability to accurately receive and interpret messages during the communication process. The video emphasizes the importance of practicing listening over reading for English learners, as listening is considered more challenging and critical for language acquisition.

💡Delayed subtitles

Delayed subtitles are subtitles that appear a few seconds after the dialogue is spoken. This technique is recommended in the video as an effective way to improve listening skills and vocabulary without the need to watch a movie twice. It allows viewers to first attempt to understand the spoken words before reading the text.

💡Vocabulary

Vocabulary refers to the set of words known and used by a person. The video suggests that using delayed subtitles can help improve one's vocabulary by providing a context in which new words are learned through listening and then reinforced through reading.

💡Movie player

A movie player is a software application or device that allows users to watch videos and movies. In the video, it is mentioned that learners need a movie player that can delay subtitles to use the proposed technique for learning English.

💡Practice

Practice refers to the repeated exercise or performance of an activity to acquire or maintain proficiency in it. The video stresses the need for regular practice in listening to improve English skills, highlighting that consistent effort is crucial for progress.

💡Attention

Attention is the act of focusing on specific information or stimuli. The video advises learners to listen with full attention when watching movies, suggesting that concentrating on the spoken dialogue can enhance listening comprehension before resorting to reading subtitles.

💡Comprehension

Comprehension is the ability to understand and make sense of something. The video discusses how learners should aim to comprehend the spoken dialogue first and use subtitles as a backup if needed, thereby strengthening their listening comprehension skills.

💡Pausing

Pausing refers to temporarily stopping a movie to give oneself time to process information. The video suggests pausing the movie if the dialogue is too fast or if more time is needed to read the delayed subtitles, allowing for better understanding and retention.

💡Regularly

Regularly means occurring at consistent intervals. The video emphasizes the importance of practicing listening skills regularly to achieve improvement over time, highlighting that steady and continuous practice is key to language learning.

Highlights

Introduction to learning English with movies.

Using subtitles focuses on reading skills, not listening skills.

Listening is more difficult than reading.

Some people watch movies twice to improve listening skills: first with subtitles, then without.

Watching movies twice is effective but can be boring.

A new approach: watching movies with 'delayed' subtitles.

To use this approach, delay subtitles by about 2 seconds.

Explanation and demonstration of watching a movie with delayed subtitles.

Focus on listening to actors first, then read subtitles if needed.

If the actor speaks too fast, pause the movie before reading subtitles.

Encouragement to practice listening regularly to improve skills.

Acknowledgment that even native speakers sometimes struggle with understanding movies.

It's okay to rely on subtitles initially; improvement comes with practice.

Overview of how to use the delayed subtitles technique for learning English.

Additional information available on the speaker's website for those interested.

Transcripts

Hello everybody.

I have a question for you.

How do you learn English with movies?

When some people try to learn English with movies, they use subtitles.

The problem is that when you're watching a movie with subtitles, you aren't practicing

your listening skills.

Instead, you're practicing your reading skills.

This is not what you want.

Listening is much more difficult than reading.

So when you learn English, you should do more listening than reading.

This is why some people watch movies twice.

They watch a movie with subtitles first, then they watch the same movie again without the

subtitles to practice listening.

Now, this is an effective way to improve your listening, but I think it's really boring

to watch movies twice.

So personally, I never use this approach.

It's not for me.

So today, I want to share with you a new approach.

This approach is pretty effective in improving your listening and vocabulary.

And with this approach, you don't have to watch movies twice.

Are you ready to learn about this approach?

Here's what it is: watching movies with "delayed" subtitles

To use this approach, you need a movie player that can delay subtitles.

Now, before you watch a movie, turn on the English subtitles and then delay the subtitles

for about 2 seconds.

This will make the subtitles appear 2 seconds later than usual.

Let me show you a movie clip so that you know what it's like to watch a movie

with delayed subtitles.

So what you need to do when watching a movie this way?

Well, it's simple.

First of all, when you hear an actor speaks, try to listen with full attention.

Don't worry that you may not understand.

You can read the subtitles later when they appear.

Now, if you can understand the actor, then don't look at the subtitles.

Read the subtitles only if you don't understand.

If the actor is talking really fast, if you feel like you need more time to read,

you can pause the movie before you read the subtitles.

Now let me show you another movie clip.

This time, try not to read the subtitles unless you don't understand.

Are you ready?

Here we go.

How did you do?

Were you able to understand the clip without reading the subtitles?

If you had to read the subtitles, that's OK.

For most English students, movies are really difficult to understand.

In fact, even native speakers have trouble understanding movies sometimes.

So in the beginning, you might have to read subtitles almost all the time.

That's OK.

Listening is a very difficult skill to improve.

So make sure you practice a lot and do it regularly.

And over time, your listening and your vocabulary will get better.

All right.

That was an overview of how to learn English with movies.

If you want to start using this technique, there's some additional information you might

need to know first.

So if you want to learn more, click here to go to my website to learn more.