Audio Books for Learning: Trick or Treat?

“Reading good books is like engaging in conversation with the cultivated minds of past centuries who had composed them, or rather, taking part in a well-conducted dialogue in which such minds reveal to us only the best of their thoughts.”

-René Descartes, Discourse on Method and Meditations on First Philosophy

Being able to read is one of the greatest gifts for mankind. It helps us cherish the laurels of our past while preparing our minds for the future. It’s no wonder that every parent is obsessed with insisting on reading to their children.

But does that make audiobooks bad?

Whether your kid is going for Russian children’s books to learn a new language or interested in fictional or educational texts, audiobooks have often been put under the bad light. As per critics and book “enthusiasts,” learning through an audiobook is nothing but cheating and some fancy gimmick. However, the sticklers who insist on reading the old-fashioned way:

➢Can’t remember what they read
➢Don’t have access to great books of different genres
➢Can’t read anytime, anywhere
➢Don’t know how to appreciate the book;s nuances

In all fairness, learning doesn’t come with any rules. Whether you are going for Russian audiobooks to expand your language horizon or indulge in a traditional storyteller form for leisure reading, each creates differing experiences and memories for the reader/ listener.

Some people might agree that audiobooks have proven to be better for them. Reading a physical book requires a lot of motivation, patience, and encouragement. This might especially get challenging for kids who have the tendency to get easily distracted and don’t have a strong sense of discipline or purpose. The best part about audiobooks is that you can even continue learning while traveling through public transportation and in open areas where conventional reading might not be possible due to the disturbance around.

Audiobooks help unlock a private world in a public setting. Additionally, it allows the listener to multitask as well.

Verdict? It’s all in the preference. As we said before, there’s no right or wrong when it comes to learning. So, if it’s a trick or treat, it’s up to you to decide!

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