Language Learning with Netflix VS Fluent Forever

Lol np. Not sure if you have access to Netflix, but if you really hate retiming subs or whatever you don't like about it; I've heard Language Learning with Netflix is pretty good for making cards using Netflix. Even if you don't have access to a VPN, a lot of anime on non-Japanese Netflix has JP subs available. As much as I hate him, I think Matt vs Japan has a tutorial about it on his channel. Source: 12 months ago

I agree with all of the suggestions to listen to/watch/play various forms of media in German. I always suggest watching movies or TV shows in German with German subtitles. Using this chrome extension , you can even watch in German with both German and English subtitles. Be aware that the translation is not always direct and is sometimes very different. I always encourage people to start with children's... Source: 12 months ago

My strategy for French is Anki flashcards, Language Transfer course, One-on-one video chats, Chrome Netflix Language Learning web extension, and of course ChatGPT. Source: about 1 year ago

Finally, visual media. Crucial tip, watch what you like! Watch a show that interests you in the TL, with or without subtitles. I recommend with subtitles at first so you can read and catch things you may have missed, but if you're training listening specifically, turn 'em off. These shows can be either native-made and originally in your TL, or dubbed into your TL like with another strategy I like to do, and I do... Source: almost 2 years ago

Don't be discouraged! Speaking and listening are some of the hardest parts of language learning. I work on my listening by doing transcription exercises. I listen to some korean media and pause regularly (every sentence or two) and write it down in Korean. I then look up the transcription and then correct mistakes. I still struggle but my listening has improved a lot this way. If you have a netflix subscription... Source: almost 2 years ago

You might want to check out the Fluent Forever learning model and their app. Their pronunciation trainer does something similar to what you're talking about. Source: 11 months ago

I read the book Fluent Forever and it recommends Anki so I thought I would try it. It says use images as a setup to avoid trying to translate in your head. And has 625 common and fairly concrete words to start people off. Source: about 1 year ago

You might find this app relevant, one of the ideas behind it is that by selecting your own images the concepts stick better: https://fluent-forever.com/index.html. - Source: Hacker News / over 1 year ago

A way to become aware of these subtle differences is practicing minimal pairs. I recommend Fluent Forever (https://fluent-forever.com/index.html), which I'm using. They have a 14 day free trial period and that's enough time for you to go through their listening and pronunciation section. You also learn the relevant parts of IPA for your TL while doing this. Source: over 1 year ago

I subscribed for the free trial, and see if I can stick to it. Https://fluent-forever.com/app/. Source: about 3 years ago