I have to remember to update this everyday. Anyway, I'm gotten into this routine where I listen to Langsam gesprochene Nachrichten or Slow German while I eat breakfast. I'm not reading along during this time, I'm just trying to listen to how words are pronounced.
I'm also playing through Pokemon Red in German. It was confusing in the beginning when there was a lot of text I didn't know. Since the sentences are short it doesn't take long to clear up the meaning by using my dictionary. It's a really great way to help with vocab and reading. Granted the vocab will be centered on using items, fighting/battle, etc. I now have to trouble understand the battle text since I have seen it so many times. I have to slow down and look up more when I get into a new town and talk to EVERYBODY!! It's really nice though since, like I said before, the sentences are really short.
I mentioned that I was doing this to one of my friends and he said that playing Pokemon back in elementary school really helped him improve his reading skills. I'm hoping to get the same benefit.
I'm looking forward to playing other games that are a little more text heavy and understanding the text is vital to playing the game. Some I have in mind are Legend of Zelda, Professor Layton, various DS/GBA rpgs.
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