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How long would it take someone to learn french? I had heard of people learning it in abought a year but I think I can do better.
humanino said:Learning a language takes much more than a year, to begin with, it requires actually living in the country. Being able to communicate and manage with daily life is not knowing the language. You may be able to communicate in a few months, even maybe weeks if you are gifted, provided you study every day.
Are you calling me an adult !?Stratosphere said:I'm 15 so kids learn faster than adults right?
humanino said:Are you calling me an adult !?
I may be old as long as I never grow up.TheStatutoryApe said:Don't fool yourself, he is calling you old.
humanino said:I may be old as long as I never grow up.
Only if one is immersed in a language on a daily basis could one learn it and be proficient in one year.Stratosphere said:How long would it take someone to learn french? I had heard of people learning it in abought a year but I think I can do better.
Is that an excuse ? an explanation ?Edit: And people who tell you that you MUST live in a foreign country to gain proficiency are severely misguided. What matters is your personal environment, not what's outside of your window. If I listen to Russian, read Russian, write Russian, play Russian video games, and minimize my English interference, it's 99% the same as living in Russia in terms of language learning. The key is immersion.
Sure, I certainly agree, and in fact I did the same as a teenager with english (american) culture. However, it is quite a challenge to immerse yourself in the french culture while in the US, at least much more challenging than immersing yourself in the american culture while in France.MissSilvy said:The key is immersion.
MissSilvy said:Edit: And people who tell you that you MUST live in a foreign country to gain proficiency are severely misguided. What matters is your personal environment, not what's outside of your window. If I listen to Russian, read Russian, write Russian, play Russian video games, and minimize my English interference, it's 99% the same as living in Russia in terms of language learning.
rootX said:What about speaking?
humanino said:Sure, I certainly agree, and in fact I did the same as a teenager with english (american) culture. However, it is quite a challenge to immerse yourself in the french culture while in the US, at least much more challenging than immersing yourself in the american culture while in France.
Well, honestly, take a couple years abroad as a foreign student, and then you'll tell me whether it was worth
This is quite a difficult question, partly because I know virtually nothing about you. I do believe that there are cultural and behavioral differences between Europe in general and the US, but I believe the are not so relevant as the differences between just people and places (anywhere, inside the US or inside Europe). Countryside versus big cities, Paris is actually neither of them and has people coming from both. I believe the people at first will appear less friendly, at least less open and harder to get in touch with. But if you just follow your instinct and manage to make friends, I also believe they might become lifelong. In any case, I would definitely advise to go study abroad, be it France or somewhere else, as I would advise traveling and discovering other cultures in general ! Discovering somewhere else usually takes time, and is best done with a local friend, so going abroad for study is perfect.Stratosphere said:how it is there compared to the U.S.
humanino said:This is quite a difficult question, partly because I know virtually nothing about you. I do believe that there are cultural and behavioral differences between Europe in general and the US, but I believe the are not so relevant as the differences between just people and places (anywhere, inside the US or inside Europe). Countryside versus big cities, Paris is actually neither of them and has people coming from both. I believe the people at first will appear less friendly, at least less open and harder to get in touch with. But if you just follow your instinct and manage to make friends, I also believe they might become lifelong. In any case, I would definitely advise to go study abroad, be it France or somewhere else, as I would advise traveling and discovering other cultures in general ! Discovering somewhere else usually takes time, and is best done with a local friend, so going abroad for study is perfect.
Learning (anything) without formal classes is possible, if you are serious about it, and for languages there is excellent material (reading and audio) available readily in any bookstore. In addition you may be able to find movies in french when you completed the highest level typically available, and that helps tremendously not only to learn the actual language but most importantly to become familiar with a different way of thinking, culture, and most difficult : jokes.
Stratosphere said:Well I'm quite accustomed to European culture since 90% of my relatives live in Italy (I'm 50% Italian).
jarednjames said:Surely you'd be better off going for Italian then? Seeing as you could use your relatives to practice on and if you visit you could have experience minus some of the cost.
Stratosphere said:Oh and a side note, what music do french people listen to?
Have you ever been to France though?jarednjames said:Yeah it's pretty much one of the only ways you will learn a language rapidly. Use the resources you have (given 90% of your family is Italian).
I prefer Germany to be honest, can't see anything attractive about France at all. Although I really am too lazy to learn another language at a push I'd say that Australian would be my language of choice.
Stratosphere said:Have you ever been to France though?
The time it takes to learn a new language varies depending on a variety of factors such as the individual's motivation, learning style, and the complexity of the language. On average, it can take anywhere from 600-2200 hours of study and practice to reach a proficient level in a new language.
Yes, anyone can learn a new language with dedication and consistent practice. Some people may have a natural talent for language learning, but it is not a requirement. With the right resources and effort, anyone can become proficient in a new language.
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