u/calamagrostisfoliosa

I'm wondering whether is it possible, in your 30s, to reach an advanced level of comprehension (being able to watch movies and TV shows without any subtitles) if you're at an upper-intermediate level. How long might it take, and what methods would help to get there?

I'm asking because whenever I start watching a TV show, I alsways end up pausing to catch what was said in the subtitles, since I have trouble understanding without them. Thanks!