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Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by Xeeex: 6:04pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
Learning a foreign language can be challenging and humiliating. Learning languages can be difficult and it can also be easy based on how your mind is programmed. The difficulty of learning a language also depends on the type of language you speak and the language you are learning. For example, an English speaker will learn Dutch, German, Danish faster than languages like Arabic, Estonian, Finnish and Chinese. Spanish speakers speaking in Spanish can hold a conversation with Portuguese speakers speaking in Portuguese. The languages have about 90% similarity. The key to learning a language is to find a concrete reason to learn the language and the make the process of learning enjoyable. One hour a day of language learning will accumulate to about 360 hours of learning in a year and with that one can be pretty good in the new language. Learning new languages opens several new opportunities and open doors to new communities. You will make friends with people who you will never know if you didn't speak their language. The key to learning languages is immersion. Immerse yourself in the language and build slowly. Apps like Duolingo helps but they are restricted on the level which they can take you. Get books, audio files and make a friend in your target language. Slow and steady wins the race. It won't be easy but it would be worthwhile. Lastly, learn important languages that presents you opportunities and are spoken by many people. Learn endangered languages and help preserve languages that are going extinct. Learning languages makes you more human and if you want to preach to someone, there is no better way than to talk to the person in his native language. Share your experiences learning languages and some benefits you got just because you can speak a particular language.
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Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by etrange: 6:27pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
Nice. It's good to have a concrete reason to learn a language but most times, you get much better results if you learn it as a hobby. However, not everyone is passionate about languages until the need to learn one arises. 4 Likes |
Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by Xeeex: 6:31pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
etrange: Exactly, everyone has different passions |
Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by Nobody: 8:05pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
O Lord how I wan learn Dutch nw ![]() |
Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by Petyprincess(f): 9:36pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
I have been learning polish but it is challenging! Duolingo isn't helping that much so i stopped. I hope to learn french and Spanish in future also. 4 Likes
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Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by Venquire: 10:46pm On Aug 23, 2020 |
I'm currently learning French through ICLR program. 2 Likes |
Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by Cousin9999: 12:15am On Aug 24, 2020 |
Xeeex: This is an idiotic comment. It's not that hard, or a big deal. |
Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by Xeeex: 7:03am On Aug 24, 2020 |
Cousin9999: K |
Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by Xeeex: 7:05am On Aug 24, 2020 |
Petyprincess: If you want to give it another shot, you can use Duolingo, Busuu and Mondly apps at the same time. It will help you understand comprehension more. You can also download a polish book or the language you want to learn on wikibooks. The books explain more. Viel Erfolg 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by Xeeex: 7:09am On Aug 24, 2020 |
I'll soon create a thread about how I learned a language to B1 on my own, but I should reach b1 first, I'm around A2 now |
Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by Xeeex: 7:11am On Aug 24, 2020 |
ZINIBANKS: Dutch is close to the English language and it won't be difficult to learn. Download books and apps like Duolingo, Busuu and Mondly. In a year, you can hold everyday conversations and talk with speakers about many topics. Viel Erfolg 1 Like |
Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by Albertone(m): 6:38pm On Sep 18, 2020 |
Xeeex:Hallo Brudder.Guten Abend.Ich Möchte deutsch sehr Lernen.Bitte,Ich Möchte dein Helfen. please explain how you are learning deutsch all by yourself. I started 2018 but wasn't making any progress so I dumped it. I don't know topics to learn in their proper order. I know numbers,Alphabet,Basic introduction,Some verbs and their conjugations,Some nouns,some adjectives.I don't know what next(Tho i will need to refresh my memory again) Bitte Helfen mir, Ich habe A1 noch nicht erreicht. Danke! |
Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by Xeeex: 10:37pm On Sep 18, 2020 |
![]() Albertone: ich freue mich, dass du versuchst deutsch zu lernen. I started learning with a book called 15 minute German. after that I used Duolingo and Busuu. I've finished Duolingo but I still use it to practice. there a also a good German book on Wikipedia that's free. now I use Anki and I read children books in German. I also watch movies I'm German. check out Nico weg on YouTube and I recently watch 'freaks, you're one of us'. it's a German movie on netnaija. try to watch German movies and videos. also check out easy German channel on YouTube. Anki is very helpful, it helps you learn the most commonly used German words and sentences. I'm also on German learning groups on WhatsApp, facebook and reddit. try to immerse yourself in the language. you'll be good in a few months. practice everyday. diese ist die letzte Absatz und ich werde es in deutsch zu schreiben ![]() Albertone: ich freue mich, dass du versuchst deutsch zu lernen. I started learning with a book called 15 minute German. after that I used Duolingo and Busuu. I've finished Duolingo but I still use it to practice. there a also a good German book on Wikipedia that's free. now I use Anki and I read children books in German. I also watch movies I'm German. check out Nico weg on YouTube and I recently watch 'freaks, you're one of us'. it's a German movie on netnaija. try to watch German movies and videos. also check out easy German channel on YouTube. Anki is very helpful, it helps you learn the most commonly used German words and sentences. I'm also on German learning groups on WhatsApp, facebook and reddit. try to immerse yourself in the language. you'll be good in a few months. practice everyday. diese ist die letzte Absatz und ich werde es in deutsch zu schreiben. deutsch ist nicht schwer wie viele Mensch sagt, sondern ein schönes und einfach Sprache ich hoffe dass du schnell deutsch lernen viel Erfolg 2 Likes |
Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by Albertone(m): 9:11am On Sep 19, 2020 |
Xeeex:Bro I guess you mentioned me cos you were the last person to comment on this thread but when I opened this thread,I couldn't see your post. Please can you help me retype? Thanks... |
Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by Xeeex: 1:56am On Sep 20, 2020 |
Albertone: ich freue mich, dass du versuchst deutsch zu lernen. I started learning with a book called 15 minute German. after that I used Duolingo and Busuu. I've finished Duolingo but I still use it to practice. there a also a good German book on Wikipedia that's free. now I use Anki and I read children books in German. I also watch movies I'm German. check out Nico weg on YouTube and I recently watch 'freaks, you're one of us'. it's a German movie on netnaija. try to watch German movies and videos. also check out easy German channel on YouTube. Anki is very helpful, it helps you learn the most commonly used German words and sentences. I'm also on German learning groups on WhatsApp, facebook and reddit. try to immerse yourself in the language. you'll be good in a few months. practice everyday. diese ist die letzte Absatz und ich werde es in deutsch zu schreiben. deutsch ist nicht schwer wie viele Mensch sagt, sondern ein schönes und einfach Sprache ich hoffe dass du schnell deutsch lernen viel Erfolg |
Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by Canada2020PR: 2:04am On Sep 20, 2020 |
Venquire: I am interested in learning French. Pls what's ICLR PROGRAM ? |
Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by Brawlscartel(m): 7:04am On Sep 20, 2020 |
I'm currently learning Czech language |
Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by Xeeex: 1:01pm On Sep 20, 2020 |
Albertone: Sorry bro, I was banned, I tried replying several times ich freue mich, dass du versuchst deutsch zu lernen. I started learning with a book called 15 minute German. after that I used Duolingo and Busuu. I've finished Duolingo but I still use it to practice. there a also a good German book on Wikipedia that's free. now I use Anki and I read children books in German. I also watch movies I'm German. check out Nico weg on YouTube and I recently watch 'freaks, you're one of us'. it's a German movie on netnaija. try to watch German movies and videos. also check out easy German channel on YouTube. Anki is very helpful, it helps you learn the most commonly used German words and sentences. I'm also on German learning groups on WhatsApp, facebook and reddit. try to immerse yourself in the language. you'll be good in a few months. practice everyday. diese ist die letzte Absatz und ich werde es in deutsch zu schreiben. deutsch ist nicht schwer wie viele Mensch sagt, sondern ein schönes und einfach Sprache ich hoffe dass du schnell deutsch lernen viel Erfolg
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Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by Albertone(m): 2:01pm On Sep 20, 2020 |
Xeeex:Wow!Quite insightful and I'm really impressed and feel encouraged.Vielen dank! Sorry about the ban.I sent a PM because I didn't hear from you. I will utilize all the materials you talked about. But I need to ask,How did you know your proficiency level?Did you take the proficiency exam at Goethe institute? Modified: The learn german in 15 minutes I saw is of 57mb size.I need to know if its the right one because I was expecting a max size of 12mb since its a book. I also need to know the name of the book you recommended on wikipedia. Also,how do I go about practicing speaking since I know no one who I can speak with? |
Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by Xeeex: 2:09pm On Sep 20, 2020 |
Albertone: If you learn and work with graded learning materials you may be able to estimate. You can also take the placement test on the Deutsche welle website or on the goethe institute website 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by Albertone(m): 2:12pm On Sep 20, 2020 |
Xeeex:Thanks..I modified my post |
Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by Xeeex: 4:18pm On Sep 20, 2020 |
Albertone: Yeah, the book I have is around 60 mb. It has pictures. I'll send you my number through email and send you the book I practice mainly on online groups |
Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by Albertone(m): 5:04pm On Sep 20, 2020 |
Xeeex:Oh thanks so much! I'll send a DM now! |
Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by AirstarKane(f): 6:07pm On Sep 20, 2020 |
Venquire:Same here. It's been interesting. I just love to learn new languages.. I enrolled for Spanish ,French and Arabic. 1 Like |
Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by AirstarKane(f): 6:14pm On Sep 20, 2020 |
Canada2020PR:It a program for language learning. Check them out on Instagram. |
Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by Albertone(m): 7:05pm On Sep 20, 2020 |
AirstarKane:How much? And is the learning on IG too? |
Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by AirstarKane(f): 7:13pm On Sep 20, 2020 |
Albertone:I paid about 5k and it's a scholarship kinda. The training is not instagram |
Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by Albertone(m): 7:18pm On Sep 20, 2020 |
AirstarKane:So how will the program go? Classroom?Zoom?Where?? |
Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by AirstarKane(f): 8:03pm On Sep 20, 2020 |
Albertone:It's as. Recorded class and you have to answer questions both oral and written. It's quite embedded and interesting especially for French. They simplified language for you. Although I have an open mind when it comes to language learning. English is quite boring for me. |
Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by Hadampson(m): 8:32pm On Sep 20, 2020 |
Petyprincess: The best way to learn a language is to look for learning resources online and also, watch videos on YouTube. Duolingo is a gamified language app with a computerized voice. Not good if you are a beginner. Input "learn polish" on Google Play Store or Apple Store and search. You'd see some useful applications there. Don't forget to check the rating. Good luck sis |
Re: Learning A Foreign Language? Get In Here by Petyprincess(f): 8:38pm On Sep 20, 2020 |
Hadampson:Thanks hadamp,i just wanted surprise someone ![]() 1 Like |
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