English Language Learning Tip

#1 create a list of books that

have been adapted into a movie or shows

- Watch the movie/show first with subtitles

- After watching the movie, read the book the
movie was inspired by or listen to the Audible

- Go back and watch the Movie again but this
time without subtitles

This method has been shown to help with word recognition and promote word retention.

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rm 2021.02.21 07:57

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Great 👌
Marie 2021.02.21 07:59

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@rm 😉
Inasa 2021.02.21 08:03

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Pride and Prejudice！ This is a good book！ The movie about it is also very good！
Мarcelo 2021.02.21 08:05

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you could also read the screenplay
Marie 2021.02.21 08:05

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@Мarcelo of course 😄
Marie 2021.02.21 08:06

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@Inasa Jane Austin is an amazingly good writer 👏
Micheal 2021.02.21 11:15

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it's a good idea😄😄
没事多喝水 2021.02.21 12:46

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I read this book when I was in middle school
Marie 2021.02.21 14:16

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@没事多喝水 this book was just for reference you can do the same process with a different one
Alisa 2021.02.23 02:39

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Pride and Prejudice ❤
Mil 2021.02.23 02:51

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What if they pick the twilight series? Oh no 🙃
Maddy 2021.02.23 02:53

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Love pride and prejudice
Marie 2021.02.23 02:56

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@Mil lol or Lord of the Rings 😅
Marie 2021.02.23 02:56

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@Micheal try it and see maybe?
Grace 2021.02.23 02:59

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I think the language of pride and prejudice would be pretty tough lol
Marie 2021.02.23 03:00

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@Grace the original yes but they have adapted versions now 🙂
Marie 2021.02.23 03:01

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@Grace this was an example only 😁 it can be done with any book that has been made into a movie or show
TurqG 2021.02.23 03:10

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@Marie Hello! What a coincidence, I'm watching this movie currently to get use to British accent and culture. Maybe it'll help me. Anymore recommendation for me? Have a good day! 😊
Micheal 2021.02.23 03:12

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@Marie Okay
Marie 2021.02.23 03:23

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@TurqG I know of so many that have both a book and movie or show that features British English
TurqG 2021.02.23 03:26

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@Marie Do tell. It'd be a huge help. 😊 Thanks!
Marie 2021.02.23 03:28

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@TurqG I will message you
大伟作家 2021.02.23 03:36

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I usually advise people to read the screenplay first because they are easier to read and take less time. Most American TV shows have already been translated so English version and the translation are often side by side.
Marie 2021.02.23 03:40

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@大伟作家 When I originally wrote this post I had screen play listed but thought it might be harder to find 🤔 thank you for sharing
チェルシー 2021.02.23 04:08

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I love Pride and Prejudice ❤ books and movies!
Sitti です 2021.02.23 04:34

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Nicholas Sparks books are sooo good as well ☺️
Marie 2021.02.23 04:36

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@Sitti です 👏👏 Nicholas is most definitely a Goat
Clayton 2021.02.23 05:33

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You could try the Queen's Gambit
Marie 2021.02.23 05:34

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@Clayton this works with any book/movie combo
ススナッ 2021.02.23 06:15

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Yeah, I like the zombies version 😂😂😂
Jon 2021.02.23 06:31

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I liked Howard's End (the movie, I have not read the book) and my favorite Austen adaptation is Clueless (based on Emma)
Jon 2021.02.23 06:32

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The new Little Women is another good adaptation.
Double A ron 2021.02.23 08:16

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Ohhh my gosh...I remember working on Pride & Prejudice & Zombies...one of the most surreal moment of my career.
azahel 2021.02.23 08:49

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I've read this book, watched the series and the movie 😅 (not the zombie one though)
Cesar 2021.02.23 09:14

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One recommendation for English learners, do also try to watch more current shows or movies. Period dramas, set in the 1800’s, do not always reflect well the way native English speakers speak in 2021.
iMark256 2021.02.23 11:06

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I’ve got the worst reading habits. Shallow movie adaptations always do it for me. With that being said, Pride and Prejudice with Keira is one of the greatest romcoms I’ve seen.
Harry Carter 2021.02.23 11:37

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Does this really work? Thank you, will have to try <3
Rebecca 2021.02.23 11:43

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Pride and Prejudice is my all time favorite! Austen was ahead of her time and had really progressive ideas. I agree with the suggestion of using more contemporary books for language though. Here is a list of YA adaptations. The language level is a little easier and more contemporary than you usually find in adult adaptations. https://www.google.com/amp/s/bookriot.com/ya-movie-adaptations-guide/amp/
Marie 2021.02.23 11:58

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@Jon Yes, the clueless adaptation was hilarious 🤣
Marie 2021.02.23 12:00

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@Rebecca I was just giving an example of a book turned into movies. This method would be very beneficial with modern day adaptation of course 😉
Marie 2021.02.23 12:00

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@Harry Carter over time it will, you will start to recognize words and there meaning or actions
Simba 2021.02.23 12:10

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Pride and prejudice with zombies is a fine choice
Rebecca 2021.02.23 12:17

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@Marie oh I understand! I actually ordered P&P in my target language because I know it so well in English 🤣. I figured a link to some contemporary selections would be a helpful addition to your excellent suggestion ♥️
Marie 2021.02.23 12:21

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@Rebecca 😁
Daniel 2021.02.23 14:37

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I recommend; ‘A Walk in the Woods’ by Bill Bryson. The movie is excellent, but the book is absolutely incredible writing. Highly recommend for English reading, listening, and watching practice.
大伟作家 2021.02.24 00:26

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@Marie In China, it's easier to find everything, especially American TV shows. I'm doing an English corner using the TV show, The Good Place, where we read and analyze the dialogue and then test their ability to understand the idioms in context.