Language Learning with Netflix extension

Re:Language Learning with Netflix extension by 2rsf on Monday January 13, 2020 @03:15AM (#22032729)

But why are the original language subtitles not accurate ? and I am referring even to "simple" local TV series that didn't undergo several rounds of editing.

As part of my Swedish learning I watch a lot of Swedish shows with Swedish subtitles, there are always discrepancies

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Re:Language Learning with Netflix extension by diffeomorphism on Monday January 13, 2020 @04:11AM (#22032968)

If there is a script for the movie subtitles will often be identical to the script even if the actors deviated from it. Much simpler and quicker to do than having somebody transcribe everything that was actually said and then having someone watch everything again to make sure it was transcribed correctly.

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Re:Language Learning with Netflix extension by elcomet on Monday January 13, 2020 @03:32AM (#22032797)

Isn't it because subtitles are typed in live? So they have to skip words in order to convey the meaning in time.

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