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Step 15: Consume Foreign Media You Find

Interesting

Watching TV shows and movies in the language a learner is studying is a good

exercise in listening skills. While reading newspapers, books and magazines are
excellent sources of improving both reading skills. Consuming foreign media
that an individual enjoys makes the learning process fresh and engaging.
Learners also understand how native speakers use the language in conversational
and informal settings. This teaches the individual to speak in a natural manner
that doesn't seem forced or awkward.

Engaging in these forms of media also puts the learner in a headspace in which
they are excited to learn the language. Learners must make sure to turn off
subtitles when watching TV shows and movies. These are counterintuitive to
learning and often distract from hearing the language. It is best to use the
subtitles in the language they are trying to learn instead. Although these are all
great resources for learning, they cannot replace legitimate practice. They are
merely supplements for learning.