Lingusitics Picking Up a Language - Experiences, Courses & Levels

  • Thread starter Thread starter JeffN
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Language
AI Thread Summary
Learning a language from scratch through university courses can vary significantly in effectiveness based on teaching methods and outside practice. Many participants noted that immersion and conversational practice outside the classroom are crucial for achieving fluency. Experiences shared indicate that after several courses, learners can reach a level of reading proficiency but often struggle with conversation without additional practice. For native English speakers, German may be easier to learn due to its similarities, but this is debated among linguists. Ultimately, consistent practice and immersion are key to becoming proficient in any language.
  • #51
Gale said:
heh, I'm not at that level either. But I still like to listen, even if I don't understand yet.

Also, like I said there's loads of begininer vids. I checked, and there's a lot for mandarin. You should check them out.

BONUS!

I'll definitely check it out. The only problem is that the computer is in the open public at my house. Could be embarrasing. :bugeye:
 
Science news on Phys.org
  • #52
it would only be embarassing if the person doing the video is a cute chinese girl and you enjoy the lesson too much...


Otherwise I'm pretty sure that watching educational videos isn't much to get excited about...
 
  • #53
Gale said:
it would only be embarassing if the person doing the video is a cute chinese girl and you enjoy the lesson too much...


Otherwise I'm pretty sure that watching educational videos isn't much to get excited about...

Around here it is. They think learning chinese is dumb. Well, learning anything around here is considered dumb.
 

Similar threads

Lingusitics (BBC) Bolze is more than a just a language: it’s a cultural identity
Replies
1
Views
2K
Lingusitics How Can I Learn Multiple Languages by Next August?
Replies
17
Views
3K
Opinions/personal experiences on the following four CompSci books
Replies
11
Views
183
Lingusitics Anyone have advice on how to learn languages?
Replies
9
Views
3K
Lingusitics Is Our Understanding of Time Outdated in Modern Physics?
Replies
3
Views
2K
Lingusitics Question on learning a second language
Replies
7
Views
4K
Lingusitics Do We Need a Non-Classical Language System?
Replies
14
Views
3K
Courses What language should I learn for Physics/Astronomy jobs?
Replies
4
Views
2K
  • Sticky
How to use the "w" in www
Replies
0
Views
4K
Lingusitics Which new language should i learn?
Replies
29
Views
11K

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top