Some people find watching movies with subtitles annoying, but for the language student, these subtitles can become a useful learning tool.

Check out the foreign film section of the DVD/video store in your area to see if you can pick up some movies in the language that you are studying. The best option is to find a film that is actually spoken in the foreign language and has English subtitles.

Watching a movie can be a lot easier than just listening to a sound recording because although you may not understand what is being said, you may be able to work it out in the context of what is happening visually on the screen.
If you are still struggling to understand, then use the English subtitles for clarity.

If you have the option of turning the subtitles on or off, try watching the movie a few times, the first with it on and the next with it off. Because you know what is going to happened in the film, you will be able to concentrate more on what is being said the second time around.

This is wonderful way to strengthen your listening skills so give it a go!