frustrating
By rocketsky
@rocketsky (1013)
China
April 12, 2009 7:12pm CST
many good friends on mylot told me to see more and more english movies to improve my english skill ,
I thought it is a good idea and really want to try ,
but one i found is watching movies alwasy make me feel frustrating because it seems actors speaks too qucikly
and it is hard for me to catch and understand what they really say .
I still made little progress by this way ,but I will work even harder to my study
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5 responses
@angelaaa (27)
• United States
13 Apr 09
I know how you feel - I've been watching Spanish movies to try and improve my Spanish speaking and listening, but it's always hard when you have no idea what the actors are saying!
My advice is, if there are subtitles/captions available, to definitely turn those on. It's much easier to figure out what's going on when you can read AND hear the dialogue.
Also, if watching movies is still too difficult, don't be embarassed to watch kid's programs to begin with! :P I've found it's a really fun way to improve your speaking. You can go on Youtube or other sites and look for children's TV shows like Arthur or Dragon Tales, or you can even find Disney movies like Bambi or Snow White.
@rocketsky (1013)
• China
13 Apr 09
i will find some movies like you told me ,
I will also tried my best to improve my listening skills ,I think I can make it :)
@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
13 Apr 09
I think you're doing good.
I don't think movies can really help improve your English. Well, it could help you to get used to listening in English, but doesn't really help you speak it.
I think the best way for you to improve your English or any language you'd like to learn is by practicing, and using the language more.
One tip I'd like you to try would be to go on chatrooms. There are many available chatrooms online where you can choose which region or language you'd like to use.
Yes, it can be tough at times, but it's better than just sitting down watching. It can help you really talk it out.
Good luck!
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@rocketsky (1013)
• China
13 Apr 09
yes ,I think you are right ,I always spend less time talking with other people who speak english ,I will change my habit :)
@rsa101 (37968)
• Philippines
13 Apr 09
Your English sounds okay to me. Well another way is reading if you really want to have a good command in English. By this way you can read at your own pace and would not really try to ran after the speech. I think movies would be beneficial for spoken language because from there you could really learn how to speak their language.
@rsa101 (37968)
• Philippines
13 Apr 09
But in reading you can stop and research on the words that you can understand. Reading is much simpler and it also teaches you to read faster. Cultures and other things are essential for you to understand since you are learning the language that is why in learning English you need those things learned too to have a better command in it.
@rocketsky (1013)
• China
13 Apr 09
sometimes reading is more difficult ,articles contains different culture contents and it is hard for me to understand too :)
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@minniemadz (499)
• Philippines
13 Apr 09
Yes, they do speak quick. So, better watch movies with subtitles :)
@pxm204192 (160)
• China
13 Apr 09
thing and skill are just like such this:slowly,but as on your side,you can confirm yourself every step of making a progress,this progress that you make is gotten by your ability and your knowledge and your study,do not think the goal high,but work through your own way,it is every important.slowly but confirmly.study way is always just like that.
