Learning new languages
By troublesome
@troublesome (324)
United States
October 5, 2009 10:10am CST
What are some methods you use to get a better understanding of a new language you're learning? Also, how do you choose the languages you want to learn out of all the other choices out there?
6 responses
@yugasini (12893)
• Secunderabad, India
5 Oct 09
hi troublesome,
i have a strong desire to learn Malayalam language,it is an Indian language,i like this language,but i could not learn it for the last one year,no body is there to teach or help me in this regard,have a nice day
@troublesome (324)
• United States
6 Oct 09
I see where you're coming from, there's no one around here to teach me Japanese in persn, and that leads me to looking for online courses.
@Shebang (244)
• Philippines
9 Oct 09
It's difficult to learn the language on your own, theoretcially. You should have a study partner. It's no use when you only have your learning on your mind and you're not using it. My friend and I are learning japanese and I think it's the most difficult language to learn. Really challenging.
@yugasini (12893)
• Secunderabad, India
7 Oct 09
hi troublesome,
thanks for the comment,i have tried several online course sites and exchange sites,but nothing is materialised to me so i stop to search for knowing new languge,i hope you will find some one to teach Japanese,have a nice day
@25thseaweed (108)
• China
11 Oct 09
for me, to really learn a new language, you need to like it first, no negative feelings about it is very important, if you like it, you feel the beauty of that language, it will definitely speed up the learning process. i like english, i feel like learning english is a fun thing to do, so that i can double my result by less effort, i didn't like french, though i want to learn it, but still now i can't. a good to learn a language is that you need to use the language, and talking to people is the best to do so, not only you can learn the language, but also the culture, good luck!
@troublesome (324)
• United States
12 Oct 09
True. You really have to get into learning a new language to accomplished more.
@Shebang (244)
• Philippines
9 Oct 09
I was spending most of my time in mysoju.com. I became addicted with japanese drama. And I thought, why not make it serious. I mean, to learn nihonggo. So I bought a self-study book. While using the book, I make sure that I watch jdrama everyday. It's good because somehow, I get to understand the conversations.
@troublesome (324)
• United States
10 Oct 09
I haven't been to Mysoju in a while. I use to watch Japanese and Korean drama and movies. I've actually learned a little for watching them though.
@babyorchid (1737)
• China
11 Oct 09
the only method for me to learn language is practise..
haha
em..to me..i think the way to figuare out which language is ..watching movies..haha
then u can hear their voice...
@troublesome (324)
• United States
12 Oct 09
That works half of the time, but what about the other half? You need to know how to spell words too.
@frolicgirl49 (241)
• Indonesia
5 Oct 09
I usually take a course and find self-learning books and searching on internet..
I just choose the language I love, like Japan and Korean.. But, I still haven't taken those course,, hehe
@troublesome (324)
• United States
6 Oct 09
lol, you're kind of like me. I've been putting learning Japanese on hold only to keep starting again on learning the hiragana and katakana. I have to get back in the game.
@chazzief (237)
• Malaysia
2 Feb 10
Hello! At the moment, I'm interested in Korean. However, I didn't take any formal classes because I don't have it in my area. I became interested in learning the language because I love their entertainment industry. I watched music shows, dramas, tv shows and it encourages me to learn more. Therefore, I search online sites that can teach me basics for the language, and after that, I keep on watching their shows and train myself not to depend on the subtitles.
As for Mandarin, I watch Taiwanese dramas to improve my skills and it somehow works in a way.
However, the most important thing is that we need to have interest and love towards the language. Some people were forced to learn it and in the end, they wil never get to use it effectively.
