How to learn English by watching movies

Any material can be effective in learning English as long as it is used well. So what should we do if we use movies as materials for learning English?

First, practice pronunciation and intonation by reading along. This should be the most conceivable method. We must choose movies with a moderate speaking speed to imitate. And don’t think about reading the entire movie’s lines. That’s impossible and a very inefficient method. You can choose a passage that interests you, which lasts about three to five minutes, and then listen to it repeatedly, reading along while listening, and finally start and end at the same time as the lines.

Second, learn authentic expressions through lines. This method requires us to analyze the lines in it after watching the movie. If you find very authentic vocabulary and sentence patterns, accumulate them and use them in your daily speaking.

Third, learn British and American culture through movie plots. Many historical films and documentaries have rich cultural backgrounds. While watching the movie, if we find a prototype of a historical event or a metaphor for a political event, we can search for materials on the Internet after watching the movie and put this The ins and outs of a historical fact are clarified. We can also learn about the life of a certain character through movies, which can deepen our understanding of British and American culture.

From Teacher Xia Zi, a down-to-earth intellectual. WeChat public account: Xia Zi English class