Post by account_disabled on Mar 11, 2024 4:00:08 GMT -6
I bet you've already received the tip to watch films and series to study English more than once, as this is one of the most recommended recommendations for students looking to make their study routine more fun. Maybe you've even tried to put it into practice – you watched hours and hours of your favorite series, but didn't see very concrete results in your fluency. Maybe you haven't implemented it yet because you're afraid of not understanding anything. Whatever your case, the time has come to learn step by step how to use films and series as a real and effective learning tool. Let's go? STEP #1 – TAKE AN ACTIVE STANCE As fun as using movies and series to learn English may seem, keep in mind that you will need to adopt an active learning stance if you really want to see a difference in your language skills.
There's no point in letting the episodes play as background noise while you do other activities. Your concentration should be on what you are watching, on the characters' speeches and on the language in Phone Number List context. Watch with pencil and paper in hand and be prepared to take some kind of action, such as taking notes or practicing your pronunciation. STEP #2 – STUDY WITH SERIES, CONSOLIDATE LEARNING WITH FILMS Series and films have different characteristics and therefore must serve different purposes when used as study tools. Prefer to study with a series and leave the films to consolidate what you have learned. Series are made up of shorter episodes and offer easier-to-absorb material than films, which will last at least one hour and twenty minutes.
Furthermore, series allow you to see the same characters living different experiences and communicating in different social contexts, which will expand your repertoire. So, if you decided to watch and study a teenage series, then choose a film of the same genre and theme to consolidate the structures and vocabulary learned, facing this second moment with more lightness than the first. STEP #3 – START WITH SERIES ABOUT EVERYDAY SITUATIONS If you love science fiction and fantasy series, this time you will need to step out of your comfort zone a little. For those just starting out, this type of series is not the best option, because it doesn't offer social situations or vocabulary that you can identify with or even encounter in everyday life. Give preference to more contemporary series with characters who experience everyday real-life situations and communicate with accessible language.
There's no point in letting the episodes play as background noise while you do other activities. Your concentration should be on what you are watching, on the characters' speeches and on the language in Phone Number List context. Watch with pencil and paper in hand and be prepared to take some kind of action, such as taking notes or practicing your pronunciation. STEP #2 – STUDY WITH SERIES, CONSOLIDATE LEARNING WITH FILMS Series and films have different characteristics and therefore must serve different purposes when used as study tools. Prefer to study with a series and leave the films to consolidate what you have learned. Series are made up of shorter episodes and offer easier-to-absorb material than films, which will last at least one hour and twenty minutes.
Furthermore, series allow you to see the same characters living different experiences and communicating in different social contexts, which will expand your repertoire. So, if you decided to watch and study a teenage series, then choose a film of the same genre and theme to consolidate the structures and vocabulary learned, facing this second moment with more lightness than the first. STEP #3 – START WITH SERIES ABOUT EVERYDAY SITUATIONS If you love science fiction and fantasy series, this time you will need to step out of your comfort zone a little. For those just starting out, this type of series is not the best option, because it doesn't offer social situations or vocabulary that you can identify with or even encounter in everyday life. Give preference to more contemporary series with characters who experience everyday real-life situations and communicate with accessible language.
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