How effective is this studying method
I know this is a very subjective question and there isn't a RIGHT method in learning a language.
However, seeing is that I am learning German by myself I was just wondering your opinion on the method in question.
I am watching tons of movies or videogame cutscenes with German dubs and am copying everything that I hear and try to understand the context of which they use them, using the dictionary as well. After which I try my best to memorize certain phrases which are distinctive for the German language.
I try to myself as much as I can and try to practice every word I learn. I sometimes write short stories using newly learned words. Anybody else has some suggestions on what else I can use to improve my German besides watching endlessly movies and videogame cutscenes over and over again and copying the text and learning it by heart.
Best of wishes from Belgrad :)

Question

How effective is this studying method
I know this is a very subjective question and there isn't a RIGHT method in learning a language. 
However, seeing is that I am learning German by myself I was just wondering your opinion on the method in question.
I am watching tons of movies or videogame cutscenes with German dubs and am copying everything that I hear and try to understand the context of which they use them, using the dictionary as well. After which I try my best to memorize certain phrases which are distinctive for the German language. 
I try to myself as much as I can and try to practice every word I learn. I sometimes write short stories using newly learned words. Anybody else has some suggestions on what else I can use to improve my German besides watching endlessly movies and videogame cutscenes over and over again and copying the text and learning it by heart. 
Best of wishes from Belgrad :)

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Once you've got the basic grammar down to the point where you can identify words and their functions, your way works well, as long as you implement the words into your active vocabulary. Don't overdo on the amount of words each day, I'd suggest.

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Talking to a native speaker is very essential, you can progress much faster than learning alone. Why don't you try a competent native speaker or teacher? Maybe there are some native speakers in your area.

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