Should I watch movies with or without subtitles to learn English?

Students who have a beginner-level of English may feel overwhelmed and not be able to understand most of the spoken and written words in the film/show, even with subtitles. Subtitles on TV shows/films will not help you if you don’t enjoy what you’re watching! Always watch something you like or you think is interesting.

How do you read a movie without subtitles?

You might try watching a movie with the subtitles on the first time and then turn them off and watch the movie again several times, concentrating on listening only. Or reverse the process. Watch the movie several times without the subtitles, and get as much as you can just by listening.

How can I understand cinema?

If you mean how to understand a single film, it may be useful to stick to the following things:

1. Pay attention while watching.
2. Start from the beginning and don’t do anything else while watching (send text messages, have dinner…).
3. Watch it either alone or with someone who won’t talk much while watching.

Does reading subtitles make you smarter?

No, reading subtitles doesn’t count as reading books and other forms of literature. That’s because reading subtitles won’t help yield the same cognitive. While reading subtitles may still help improve coordination between your eye and your mind, it still isn’t the same as reading a book.

Do you prefer watching movies with subs or without subs?

I can watch a lot of series and movies without subs but for the truly beautiful ones, I like the subs. In a Youtube video, on the other hand, the number of visually appealing elements that crop up in a frame is very low as compared to a movie. Hence, that allows you to understand much easily. P.S.

Why can’t I understand English in movies and TV series?

Or, it could be due to different accents or pronunciation. Non-native speakers are not at fault for confusing words or phrases. Even native speakers interpret the sentences wrong. So, you are not the only one who cannot understand English in movies and TV series. I hope this answer will help! , I like movie subs and I cannot lie…

Do the subs ruin the scene?

A lot of you must be wondering that the subs ruin the the whole scene as they block a certain part of the frame. But, if you notice, it is very rarely that the main focus of the scene is in the bottom of the frame. Another grouse could be that I must be wasting time reading and not enjoying the scene. That is definitely there.

Where can I find movie reviews before watching a movie?

You could go onto IMDB (the Internet Movie database) before you watch the film, or go to Rotten Tomatoes and look at the review.