fab01
The best way to use DVDs to learn English is to watch the film a couple of times in the following order.
First time: Watch the movie in French with no subtitles, so that you know what it is all about and get a 'feel' for the atmosphere of it.
Second time: Watch it in English with NO subtitles. Just watch it to teach your ear the sound of the language and you will be amazed at how much you will understand.
Third Time: Watch the movie in English with ENGLISH subtitles.
Again, this is all about teaching your brain to recognise the sounds and rhythm of the language.
Also, it would be a good help for you to go to
www.liveatc.net and just leave it on in the background on your computer.
Pick a US airport so that you can get used to the accents and the procedures - they are different from JAA
These are the methods I use for teaching French pilots before they leave the regionals.
If you need any more advice, you can PM me.
Regards
Farrell