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  • Well, I have a great idea for you.

  • You can learn English through movies.

  • So in this lesson today, I'm gonna help you with certain tips that would help you to improve your English through movies.

  • My friends, you're with me now, Erica.

  • And welcome back.

  • Well, as I said that when you want to learn English, watching movies is a great idea.

  • So in today's lesson, I'm gonna help you with certain tips that would help you to learn English through movies. 00:00:57.610 --> 00:01:4.850 Now there are various reasons that I always suggest my students to watch movies in order to learn English. 00:01:5.340 --> 00:01:9.450 Well, because you end up learning the rule English. 00:01:9.530 --> 00:01:14.150 Oh, yes, it's rule English and not that old boring textbook English.

  • Also, you are able to learn different pronunciations.

  • Yes, because you are watching movies.

  • You're listening to what the actors are saying and you get the pronunciation right so movies can be quite helpful if you want to improve your English.

  • Now let's have a look at five tips that would help you to improve your English through movies.

  • The very first step is choose an interesting movie that's quite important. 00:01:46.990 --> 00:02:5.780 Movies can be long about 22 and 1/2 3 hour long movies Right now, if you choose a very boring movie that does not interested you, definitely you are not gonna learn anything from the movie, right? 00:02:6.030 --> 00:02:17.030 So, for example, you like watching action packed movies or thriller movies, and your friend suggested you to watch a romantic movie.

  • For example, P s.

  • I love you, Yes, but I love that movie.

  • But if you are very keen on watching action movies, you really enjoy thriller and action movies, then, yes, romantic movies can be really boring for you.

  • You will not end up learning anything from the movie.

  • So, too, in order to learn new words and phrases, always choose the movie that would interest you.

  • Okay, so keep this tip in mind that would help you to improve your English. 00:02:52.740 --> 00:03:1.960 Moving on to the second tip that I have for you is select a movie that matches your current English level. 00:03:2.910 --> 00:03:5.910 Well, possibly you are a beginner. 00:03:6.200 --> 00:03:11.190 Okay, You've just started learning the language and you really want to improve.

  • Well, then, the best thing to do with what?

  • Animated movies like animated movies for kids Because thes movies usually have easy English, like easy English words, easy English phrases that are truly easy to understand.

  • Now if you are a beginner and you end up watching movies like Romeo and Juliet Oh, that's gonna be terrible.

  • You will be very confused because that's Shakespeare English, which is quite difficult even for Ed wants English learners. 00:03:56.640 --> 00:04:7.460 So start watching movies like the animated movies for kids, because this way you'll be able to understand the English much better. 00:04:7.760 --> 00:04:13.580 Okay, so select a movie that matches your current English level.

  • But I'll also help you with certain movie names that you can watch to improve English.

  • I'll do that at the end of the lesson, moving on to the next tip, which is choose of film with subtitles.

  • Now, when you watch our lessons, we have subtitles, Right, So it's very easy for youto understand to what we are saying.

  • So subtitles really help.

  • So imagine you're watching a movie without subtitles and you do not understand a word.

  • Well, you'll not really bother to again go back and watch or listen to the word again.

  • It's quite an effort. 00:04:57.640 --> 00:05:8.810 So I always suggest that water movie with subtitles Even if you have missed the word like you didn't get the pronunciation right, Guess what? 00:05:8.810 --> 00:05:10.380 You still have the word.

  • Now if you do not know the meaning off the word, you can quickly look it up on your dictionary.

  • OK, so dictionary would help you to understand the meaning off it.

  • And of course, you will be able to use it the next time you want to use it in a conversation.

  • So choose a full with subtitles because that really helps Moving on to the next step that I have for you is repeat shot phrases.

  • You know, there are times when we watch movies on dhe.

  • We listen to a phrase and you just like it like just the way it was said.

  • Just the way the actor said in such amazing manner.

  • Never know what you're going to get way Can't do something themselves. 00:05:59.150 --> 00:06:0.730 They wanna tell you you can't do it. 00:06:2.540 --> 00:06:4.210 Life moves pretty fast. 00:06:4.740 --> 00:06:7.960 You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. 00:06:8.320 --> 00:06:10.820 You like it and you repeat it.

  • Okay, I do that.

  • Yes.

  • It's not just to learn English, but it's just because I love the phrase.

  • I love the way they say it.

  • So, for example, short phrases like heavily out Totally.

  • We got to do it, you know, just with the enthusiasm they say it.

  • I tried to repeat it in the similar manner.

  • Now this really helps because when you start repeating these shots phrases, they always stay in your mind like you will remember it on.

  • You will try to use it in your conversation.

  • So the next time you're watching movies and you like the way the actor said something, go ahead.

  • It's okay.

  • Don't be embarrassed.

  • Even if there are your friends around you or family around, you just say it. 00:06:59.170 --> 00:07:1.340 Repeat it on. 00:07:1.340 --> 00:07:1.530 Then. 00:07:1.530 --> 00:07:7.500 The last step that I have for you is it's okay to miss words. 00:07:7.800 --> 00:07:13.560 Yes, well, when you were watching movies, as I said, it's a fun thing to do.

  • It's not just to learn words and phrases, but you enjoy watching movies, so don't worry, too much like if you have missed a word.

  • If you have Mr Phrase, it's okay.

  • Don't bother.

  • You can watch the movie again, right?

  • So don't think two months do not stress yourself.

  • Even if you miss out on any words, just let it go.

  • Okay?

  • As I said, the movies usually 22 and 1/2 hours long.

  • There are many more words that you can use and learn, right?

  • So do not worry. 00:07:57.530 --> 00:08:7.490 And these are the five tips that you can follow in order to improve your English through movies so quickly, Just revise them. 00:08:7.800 --> 00:08:10.340 Choose an interesting movie, okay?

  • Something that really interests you.

  • Something that you would enjoy.

  • Select a movie that matches your current English level.

  • Okay, If you're a beginner, start with animated movies.

  • Choose a full would subtitles Well, just the way you watch our videos with subtitles.

  • That really helps you to improve your English.

  • Therefore, movies with subtitles would be an excellent thing.

  • Repeat shot phrases.

  • A few like a phrase that the actor just said.

  • Go ahead and repeat it.

  • This way you will learn English in a better ways.

  • And then the last tip is it's okay to miss words Like I said, Just let it go.

  • Don't worry too much.

  • It's okay.

  • You can watch many more movies. 00:08:59.340 --> 00:09:5.460 So follow these tips and have fun watching movies, and I'll be back with a new lesson soon, too. 00:09:5.460 --> 00:09:6.830 Then you take care.

Well, I have a great idea for you.

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