Is foreign language easy to learn?

New Zealand
May 20, 2021 1:48am CST
Hi Lot people, Does anyone ever felt easy in learning new language, I always feel language opens many doors to connect at a deeper level to understand people, it gives a sense of whole when talking in native language. One get to know the literature, art, culture of the country and the small nuances makes large difference altogether. But does anyone felt stress while learning a new language ? Like being anxious around strangers and getting laughed at?
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@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
20 May 21
that's definitely a valid worry. it is a bit hard for me since you have to learn a lot of new words, but with practice , all will be better.
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@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
21 May 21
@Curl2908 it really helps to share your worries, especially to a good listener. keep it up
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• New Zealand
20 May 21
Thanks for letting me know that being anxious is valid. I always have felt that my anxiousness is an imaginary thing which is letting me down but after speaking out loud I got to know that it is okay to feel nervous.
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• India
30 May 21
@lady1993 Yeah,exactly. There are lots of new words to learn.It needs a lot of patience,practice and determination. It is frustrating sometimes.but if one have determination,it keeps motivating to finish what one have started.
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• India
20 May 21
Well, you can definitely try. If you are eager to learn then anything can be learned. Irrespective of the langauage.
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• India
20 May 21
@Curl2908 I mean in India itself there are 21 different languages. Except for my two native languages, I have learned another 3 dialects.
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• New Zealand
20 May 21
Thanks for the encouragement.
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• New Zealand
21 May 21
@Prabhatsingh Yes I know
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@Shiva49 (26791)
• Singapore
20 May 21
I am comfortable with five languages and I consider it a blessing. I worked in Indonesia and picked up the basics in three months. Without that, I would have been lost and less effective at work. Unless we set the ball rolling, we will never make a beginning. It does not matter - if people laugh then I know I have goofed up. It is okay with me.
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• New Zealand
21 May 21
That is such a great learning thank you for sharing.
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• Northampton, England
20 May 21
you cant really learn it from books. You need to speak it regular to really leanr it
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• Shenzhen, China
20 May 21
I never think learning a foreign language,in my case,it's really hard at the begining.howover,as of now,i felt it is not hard as before after i spent a large number of time on it.
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• New Zealand
20 May 21
I feel like suffocating in the beginning due to all jargon
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• Shenzhen, China
21 May 21
@Curl2908 ,i am alike,i was swamped with a diversity of jargon,it is really a trouble.
@Loti24 (152)
20 May 21
Never be stressed speaking with other people in another language. How else can one practice? I learned Italian in Italy using a little dictionary when in deli or market. In 2 years living there, I learned the language talking to natives. Then I started reading books and writing well. Later on, I learned Spanish, a bit of Portuguese again without formal studies. I just enjoy listening, reading, and speaking. So, just do it! (Sorry Nike )
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@Loti24 (152)
25 May 21
@MALUSE Slovenian, but being born in ex Yugoslavia I learned Slavic languages literally from the cradle. Later on also roman languages.
• New Zealand
20 May 21
Thank you so much for the advice. I understand that by making mistakes we learn fast, but practically I feel very guilty about not talking perfectly which causes more stress and I make more mistakes than intended. But I will try to do as you suggest.
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@youless (112595)
• Guangzhou, China
21 May 21
It depends on. I think it is not easy to learn a foreign language. I learned a little French before and it is much more difficult than English.
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@Shavkat (140138)
• Philippines
20 May 21
It is easy if the person has the passion and interest in learning a particular language.
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@thelme55 (77162)
• Germany
20 May 21
I don’t think it is easy to learn a foreign language but if you are interested to learn and work hard for it, you will be able to achieve what you want. You have to practice though, from shopping to reading the magazine of the foreign language you are learning.
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@erictsuma (9726)
• Mombasa, Kenya
20 May 21
It's very hard to learn a foreign language but with determination you can make it through. Nothing is impossible. Have a nice day.
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• New Zealand
20 May 21
Thank you I hope I learn it fast
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• India
20 May 21
We will feel anxious in the beginning but with time we can do better.
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• New Zealand
20 May 21
I hopeso
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@ladyhero (3846)
• Indonesia
20 May 21
I learn foreign languages, sometimes I often get scared when chatting with native speakers
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@ladyhero (3846)
• Indonesia
20 May 21
@Curl2908 what language are you studying?
• New Zealand
21 May 21
@ladyhero Spanish and Dutch
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• New Zealand
20 May 21
Thanks for letting me know that I am not alone
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• Philippines
20 May 21
I think people can sense if you're a learner and trying your best and will be patient and helpful with you.
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• New Zealand
20 May 21
Thanks
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20 May 21
Its Hard to learn a new language as I am also learning Hangul as well as japanese language too and it will take few years for me to speak fluently these languages but we can learn any language easily when we were child as I also learnt urdu and Arabic too in my childhood
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• New Zealand
20 May 21
thanks for the encouragement
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@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
20 May 21
It is not easy to learn other language. You need a lot of words to remember and use them properly. I love talking with my doctor I can fully practice my German language. She don`t laugh at me when I made it wrong. She corrects me and then I learn
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• Germany
21 May 21
@Curl2908 Yes. She is a nice person
• New Zealand
20 May 21
Your doctor is an angel, I wish I could find those type of people to learn things fast.
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@sulynsi (2671)
• Canada
22 May 21
Like learning anything new, especially when there is potential for embarrassment, it is normal to be anxious. The effort is worth it, though, when it comes to language. Nothing breaks the ice better than reaching out to someone in the 'language of the heart' - it is a tremendous kindness to try to make someone else feel cared about, that you make an effort to speak to them in their language. As you mention, language is so vital not just to finding out mundane things but to get to communicate on a deeper level - language is deeply impacted by the history and culture of the people who speak it. It is so much more than just words. I am including a link to the most translated website in the world. Articles in over 1000 languages are found here. Hope you enjoy it.
https://www.jw.org/en/
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• New Zealand
23 May 21
Thank you so much for the link and I will definitely check out.
@sjvg1976 (41290)
• Delhi, India
20 May 21
Not all the foreign languages are difficult to learn. You need to learn through heart and should be able to communicate with someone to practice it.
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@sjvg1976 (41290)
• Delhi, India
20 May 21
@Curl2908 I have heard french, German , japanese are easy to learn though I don't know any of them. Apart from then Hindi which is my native language is also an easy language to learn.
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@sharonelton (29431)
• Lichfield, England
21 May 21
@sjvg1976 I learnt French when I was at school. I can still remember some of it but a lot of it I've forgotten.
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• New Zealand
20 May 21
So can you give me names of some languages which are easy to learn ?
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@Tenshidc (584)
• Philippines
21 May 21
Basic words and conversation its easy to learn, but to become fluent, according to my experience it was difficult.
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• New Zealand
21 May 21
Awesome
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@profree2019 (1218)
• Barquisimeto, Venezuela
21 May 21
I really like the subject of languages ??and cultures of foreign countries. I speak English a little, because it fascinated me since I was a child and it was officially taught in high schools in my country. But I would like to learn French, Portuguese, Italian and many more.
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@sharonelton (29431)
• Lichfield, England
21 May 21
I'm trying to learn Welsh but I haven't tried it out on anyone other than close family. I'm finding it quite hard but I think that's because I'm not devoting enough time to it. I really should try to learn something or go over it at least once a day. Other things just get in the way of teaching myself Welsh. I've got a few words down, but most of the time it goes in and then straight back out again but at least I can wish you Bore da! (Good morning in Welsh!)
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