Learning another language

lolashoes · Post by **lolashoes** » 20 Jul 2017, 06:03

I think it varies from person to person. It's probably not a one-size-fits-all kind of thing. There are people who are more comfortable learning language on their own through apps/online resources and then there are those who prefer with a group or a tutor.

kingm · Post by **kingm** » 20 Jul 2017, 06:55

only effort is needed to learn another language, it does not matter your in a country which speak that kind of language. Movie, different kind of books and more practice, because more practice make one to be perfect. the more you practice the more you understanding

Jordan David · Post by **Chelsy Scherba** » 20 Jul 2017, 07:08

I absolutely love languages. I fell in love with German, so the way I started to learn was from downloading free podcasts from Deutsche Welle which I listened t every night. A lot of countries offer free language learning materials which makes it easy to jump start your language journey. I gained a lot more discipline when I went to college and earned a Minor in German Language. My professors were all excellent. Only one was a native German, but two of my other professors were Americans with excellent fluency. I took classes entirely in German for my literature class, and that was so fun. Those classes really helped my comprehension. I was always told by students that had been abroad to Germany that my German fluency was really good even though I haven't actually traveled abroad. My Geran was just as god as theirs and they had spent lots of time with native speakers. I definitely got a head start from my Deutsche Welle podcasts, so I would recommend listening to a language course before you ever start to learn a language from a person. It gave me a huge head start because I got to hear native speakers.

I had a much harder time when I went practically cold to a Japanese class. Even though the language was easier than German in a lot of ways, my lack of familiarity with it before hand was stressful for a few weeks and I found it very difficult at first. The more I started listening to anime though, the better my comprehension and ability to pronounce the words became.

If I could learn another language, I think I'd pick Hebrew. I've recently been very interested in studying history and the Bible, so that would be right up my alley. I think I may try some of the many great apps that are available today for language learning. I love Mango Languages, Duo-lingo, Fluen-U and Innovative Languages. As you can see, I'm a language nerd!

Pm7lucas · Post by **Pm7lucas** » 20 Jul 2017, 22:43

I would love to learn just about any language because then I could travel without that language barrier thing. I would probably try learning the language from an interactive online course. I don't think you need to learn from a native, but I'm sure it would be beneficial.

Paula

Amagine · Post by **Amagine** » 23 Jul 2017, 12:01

I also want to learn sign language. I heard that it is great for babies to learn as well because it helps to better communicate with them.

El-kanah · Post by **El-kanah** » 23 Jul 2017, 12:12

It's not necessary to learn from a native, but learning from a native makes you fluent.

Christina Rose · Post by **Christina Rose** » 23 Jul 2017, 16:29

While I don't think it is necessary to learn another language from someone who is a native speaker of that language, it is definitely helpful. Learning a language fluently is much more than just learning how to conjugate a verb, for example. There are dialects and things of that sort, and a native speaker could really help with that.

ritah · Post by **ritah** » 24 Jul 2017, 06:37

Eman Frasy wrote:Well, the thinking if Elias is actually repressing our society's thinking. In all the modern and developing countries , except few, the English language is taught by the native speakers. To my view point, there are many countries where English is being taught by the certified ESL teachers and they teach far better than the native speakers. Learning a language is a skill not an obligation which should be restricted to the protagonists or the tag-holders only.

I totally agree with this.

Manang Muyang · Post by **Manang Muyang** » 24 Jul 2017, 12:20

We had Spanish in college but without practice, all I can say now is Te amo but have no one to say it to.

Kidding aside, it would be amazing to be able to speak many languages. French and Japanese for me, for starters.

kislany · Post by **kislany** » 24 Jul 2017, 13:28

I do believe that learning a foreign language from a native speaker is the best way to learn, especially when speaking and reading is just as important as writing. You can learn from online sources as well, but that is more tedious and it's not quite the same thing really.

Steph K · Post by **Steph K** » 24 Jul 2017, 13:33

In other countries, people learn English in school, presumably from a non-native speaker. When we learn a second language as a child, it is really easy to pick up. In parts of Europe, students learn different languages at a young age. In the United States, we learn a second language in high school. The outcome is much different. Most people I know never learned the second language very well, and would never speak it well enough to be useful while traveling overseas or to carry on a conversation with a native speaker.

It's still possible to learn another language as an adult, but much more difficult! Programs like Rosetta Stone or Mango seem to have a good outcome. I also believe from personal experience that watching a film or reading a book in the language you are learning is a good way to test and stretch your language skills.

Anirudh Badri · Post by **Anirudh Badri** » 24 Jul 2017, 16:26

I am currently learning German from my home country (India) and while it is certainly possible today with the power of the internet, practising speaking is hard.

It would certainly be easier to learn by talking to a native. However, motivation is key. Otherwise, no matter how many tools are given, they will be squandered.

EWinters · Post by **EWinters** » 25 Jul 2017, 08:19

I agree that learning from, or at least practicing with, a native speaker is best. I want to learn Spanish and French.

Ubyamos · Post by **Ubyamos** » 25 Jul 2017, 11:06

I think learning a language from a native is easier, and for me, its the best way. Books and music might help but not like a native because with a native you can ask anything and he/she will interprete it for you.
I'll like to learn french. I learnt a bit in high school and I'll love to be affluent in it.

jemgirl202 · Post by **jemgirl202** » 25 Jul 2017, 11:51

I speak English but I am currently learning to speak German. We started out just using online lesson videos and the app Duolingo. However, we noticed a huge difference after hiring a German tutor. She had recommended reading books in German, watching movies in German and if we can visit Germany because immersing yourself in the language helps more than just assignments and trying to memorize.