Yes. And honestly, it seems like it's not that hard, nowadays. Really, just watching (a lot) of TV shows in the target language does the trick, in terms of understanding and pronunciation.

I guess that wouldn't provide jobs for teachers, though! 

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I NEVER heard of this way to learn a language , but it seems to work great

I agree. Even the educated French who read and write English well often have a terrible pronunciation that makes my ears bleed.

Efficient verbal communication should be a priority when learning a new language. 