Hello
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Thank you for posting. I agree that a movie can be too short sometimes and often you are too distracted by the plot to focus on the subtitles and the nuances of meaning of words and phrases of the native language. I choose to use movies as passive learning opportunities most often and, like you said, use TV shows to actively practice, since the plot points are carried over many episodes and you have to make sure you understand everything really well. Unlike movies, TV shows can provide small hints over a long period of time; you have to pay more attention for longer in most cases. I like to do a bit of both to help with my listening and comprehension skills.
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Cheers,
Patricia
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