The types of media you should start with in a foreign language [The Migaku Bible: Method]

Struggling to find listening content that's just right for your language learning level? At Migaku, we understand how challenging it can be to choose listening practice that's both engaging and appropriate, given your current level of ability. In this video, we explore the different types of audiovisual media that exists—from comprehensible input on YouTube to podcasts and movies—and rank each one according to how useful and accessible they are for new language learners. We'll introduce each one, talk about how to assess the difficulty of a particular piece of content, and share a few best practices for utilizing subtitles and flashcards to maximize your comprehension. Roughly in order of difficulty: - {Language} comprehensible input - Children's shows - Movies/shows about everyday situations - Scripted content on specific topics - News - Single-host podcasts - Reality TV - Multi-host podcasts - Unscripted content