Subtitles in films
I am learning English, and can speak a little bit German and Russian, and I have just seen on YouTube a few pieces of "White Tiger" movie, where Russian speak Russian and German speaks their own language as well. In addition, the subtitles were Romanian - very developing experience :).
Tell me, please, what do you think about learning foreign language (English) by watching films with subtitles? Some teachers advise do it without subtitles.

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As far as a learning tool, unstructured viewing of movies is not a worthwhile exercise, subtitles or not. I mean, an entire movie lasts a long time. Movies are not a complete waste, but the time could be better spent. For subtitles, it depends on the level of the viewers. If the subtitles are necessary (only in English) for understanding, then use them. Otherwise, people lose the thread and become bored.

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