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Warpy

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4. I know people who have learned English, spoken Chinese, and other languages

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Wed Mar 20, 2024, 11:03 PM

Mar 20

from popular TV shows with subtitles.

Never discount the power of the subtitle.

Even if they're in the same language as the program, people tend to read them to make sure they're right.

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Fantastic tip from Jack Black for helping children with reading [View all] highplainsdem Mar 20 OP

I LOVE Jack Black lame54 Mar 20 #1

. ItsjustMe Mar 20 #2

He also does a great time warp! bedazzled Mar 20 #3

I know people who have learned English, spoken Chinese, and other languages Warpy Mar 20 #4

I learned a lot of Mandarin from Battlestar Galactica meadowlander Mar 20 #5

Great way to learn foreign languages too peppertree Mar 20 #6