Spoiler : IT DEPENDS !
on how YOU learn best
on your level
on your goals
on your motivation and your will
The question of subtitles often comes in two forms
- "My friend told me I should put the subtitles in original version, that's how they were able to learn/progress".
or
- "should I watch subtitles in my native language or in the original language of the video?"
My answer to the first question is "good for your friend! They found THEIR way, they find what works for THEM".
You might fall in the category of language learners for who watching subtitles in Frenc when watching a French movie is a super efficient way to progress. In which case your friend’s advice is great.
But what if you're not? What if that’s not the way YOU learn best? Then you might end up having thoughts such as: "I'm not good at languages" or "My friend is better than me at learning" or "I'll never be able to learn" or "languages is not my thing".
As for the 2nd question, let's take a look at the different options you have when it comes to subtitles: