It has been shown that watching English movie trailers (预告片) can improve your English vocabulary and thinking skills.
The first step is to find them. Go to some overseas video websites and do a search for something like "official trailer". Several film trailers will appear. Animated films can be an especially good choice for English practice no matter how old you are. These films are usually humorous and relatable. To find animated films, try doing a search for something like "animated official trailer".
Make sure the video you choose offers closed captions (字幕), which you will use later. You can find the closed caption mark at the bottom of the video. It may be listed as "CC" or something else. Keep in mind that trailers more than five or seven years old may not offer closed captions on some overseas video websites.
Next, watch the video at a normal speed without closed captions. Try to understand what the story is about overall. Then watch it again to seek more details. It will give you an idea of whether the dialogue is too fast or difficult for your skill level.
Find the "CC" setting at the bottom of the video and click the captions. This can help you in several ways. You can confirm whether you understand the dialogue in your first viewing, make clearer any dialogue you do not understand, and connect the sound of words with their spellings. You can also write down a few of the new words in a notebook or on your mobile phone.
A. So choose newer videos.
B. You can choose some that look interesting.
C. They may sound a little strange at a slower speed.
D. With this method, you are testing your English skills.
E. Then watch the video again, this time with closed captions.
F. Besides, try using your notebook as you learn English in your everyday life.
G. Now let's talk about steps you can take to get the most out of watching them.
