Foreign Film Subtitles
It's vital to notice that while it is possible to learn a language through foreign language DVDs, you should also attempt to practice what you have learned with someone that essentially speaks the language you are interested to learn as a main language, so that your mistakes can be corrected accordingly .
The most important thing when purchasing foreign language films for learning purposes is the availability of subtitles. Do get not only a foreign language DVD with English subtitles. Get one with subtitles in the original language the movies was shot in. This way, you not only find out how a language is spoken, but also how it is written, provided lots of the writing uses the basic Latin alphabet.
I would like to suggest actually putting down the foreign subtitles together with its English translation as it does appear to help in memorizing the just learned words.
Audio Media
Except for foreign language movies, you can also use other media in your quest to learn a new language. Though most foreign language lessons can be found on CDs, a few can be found on the popular mp3 format.
This format is going to enable students to carry their lessons in small MP3 gadgets wherever they go. They can learn on the bus, in the car, while cycling, at the gym or when they go for a run. Frankly, this might not be the most effective way of learning a language, but many of us feel relaxed learning this way.
One of the positive points about the mp3 format is its little file size. This suggests that you can compress many hours of lessons into a player the size of your thumb.
Software
I find that aside from actually attending a proper language class, foreign language software is a wonderful method of learning a foreign language. Most language software are interactive. Some have built it games to make learning a foreign language much more fun.
The more advanced software makes use audio software and an internet database to help correct intonation and pronunciation mistakes. This is as near as it's possible to get to actually having a teacher right there beside you.
Even with this technology, you should still try and practice talking the language you are learning with someone that already converses fluently in the same language. This way, you may slowly gain confidence talking the language in public and you may sound more comfortable and, natural.
To summarise,
- Always practice what you have learned
- Audio language CDs allows you to make your lessons mobile
- Foreign language software make learning a new language an interactive process
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