Hi all, I'm an Asian and I want my second language to be English. So
as to educate myself I read and watch English titles everyday now.
But I'm having a problem when it comes to watching movies, or tv shows. I'm having a hard time understanding what the artists are talking about or the story of the shows. But when there's a english caption then I can understand well.
Can someone give some advice for me to use? Thanks
Or if you have tips for me to become a master on english language please do teach me some.
2006-12-18 02:14:00 · 7 answers · asked by raymondalcatraz 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
I think you have discovered one of the difficulties when trying to understand English--accent.
You have been taught Standard English and would of course pronounce such phrases as "going to" fully and correctly. However, an American might well say: "gonna", or someone from England--depending on where they are from--might say "gunna".
I imagine, were I to learn your language, I would have the same difficulty coping with accent and just the everyday idiomatic pronunciations. The only answer, I think, is for you to spend some time in an English speaking country so as to be able to learn "on the hoof" as it were.
2006-12-18 02:31:38 · answer #1 · answered by darestobelieve 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can relate, however, it occurs to me every time I pass seek advice from the states. I consider it is regarding every individual's pronunciation, as a local Spanish speaker, I'm used to studying subtitles as good as truthfully looking the film, and I have special capacity speakme English, so it is convenient for me. Except, of path, while the interpretation is dangerous or the language is eastern (any individual has to provide an explanation for each Ghosts In The Shell to me sooner or later, lol) But paying attention to men and women commonly will get very difficult, and I blame it on slang and special accents. Maybe that is what occurs to you, the wrong way round.
2016-09-03 14:03:51 · answer #2 · answered by vandevanter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, watch movies with english subtitles.
I'm Spanish and I have the same problem, and it's caused because in news, people use correct english, but in most movies and tv shows they use their own english dependin on where they're from or their age. Anyway, for me is easier to understand english movies than from USA...
2006-12-18 02:29:41 · answer #3 · answered by esther c 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Best advice when watching a movie or the TV - use the Subtitles! (English that is). Any words that you are unsure of, and you can get your dictionary out, and make a note of the word and what it means.
The dictionary - buy 'Collins' or 'Oxford' - these are major makers of english Dictionaries, so are very comprehensive.
Best of luck.
2006-12-18 02:29:40 · answer #4 · answered by GuessWho 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the trouble appears to be that you cannot understand the dialect and there are many dialects in English films,best to buy dvd`s with subtitles, or use subtitles if available.
2006-12-18 02:19:49 · answer #5 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rosetta Stone software, its the fastest and most EFFECTIVE way to learn a new language! I'm trying to learn Spanish myself actually LoL
2006-12-18 03:01:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
your probably better at reading english than hearing it. that's the same with me but with french. all you can do is practice it. try looking at your local library, see if they have any english books or cassettes in helping you to learn english. practice makes perfect!
2006-12-18 03:01:22 · answer #7 · answered by asprinfree_braindamage_please 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋