Thanks that was helpful. I'm currently using a process where I read a chapter, listen to the audiobook chapter while reading and then listen alone. It's really helping me aquire new vocab and also improve my listening skills
Listening to audiobooks to improve the target language while walking outside on a bright day works much better than working at a desk with a book and pencil. I think that walking has an effect that allows neurons to easily and naturally make connections between what we listen to as an audiobook in the target language and the knowledge we already have or have acquired.