How to Learn a Foreign Language You Don't Know?

[Anonymous]

Hello, I am going to start learning a new foreign language, but I do not know what path to follow. What do you recommend to those who want to learn a language?

[Oliverlogan263]

Here are some tips learning a new language:

- Apps are still great for learning vocabulary and grammar fundamentals. Duolingo, Memrise, Busuu are all good options to start with.

- See if your college or local community college offers language classes. Being in a classroom environment makes practicing easier.

- Find a "language trade" buddy - someone who speaks your target language and wants to learn your native one. Teaching others reinforces your own skills.

- Find language exchange meetups in your city. Making friends is motivating, and they can introduce you to their culture too.

- Travel if you can! Even just a long weekend immersing yourself in a place where your new language is spoken will help. Practice makes perfect.

- Put on movies, podcasts or music in the target language while doing chores or exercising so you learn subconsciously.

- Download language learning books to your phone/tablet and read pages on your commute. Public transit time adds up fast.

- Be patient with yourself. Learning takes regular practice over months/years. But think how cool it will be when you can have real convos!

- Make learning fun by finding language partners who also like your hobbies whether that’s gaming, tv shows, cooking etc.

Stick with it and you’ll be fluent before you know it! Buena suerte amigo!

[bededazzle]

you have to learn from a native speaker. take a class. if you can, go to that country :). duo lingo and stuff like that isn't going to teach it. I have an M. A. in this topic

[Asker]

I want to learn on my own without taking private lessons. Many people say that I can learn through movies, songs, etc. and that I should study grammar. What do you think about this subject?

[bededazzle]

Well, motivation is the most important factor. If you are really highly motivated, I think it is possible, but taking a class generally makes it easier for a lot of people. The problem is, you will have no one to give you feedback. But yes, I believe if you are truly motivated and work really, really hard it is possible.

[bededazzle]

you should probably at least make use of youtube teachers i think

[jennifer_bloom]

It depends on the language. For Greek and Hebrew the inter linear audio and written bible will teach you the language. For Arabic the quranic audio and side by side English and Arabic translation will teach you the language, for Sanskrit, memorize vedas etc…

[Anonymous]

You can learn it online for free. Google it.

[Avicenna]

Immersion is best, if you can do it

[Asker]

what is that?