For the expats, how did you learn the language of your new home country?

[Tarifa]

When you moved to another country to resetle, how quick were you in picking up the language (provided it is different than the one spoken in your home country)?

Was it a pure assimilation process or did you actually study and/or took lessons?

[thegreenyogi]

I learnt it at school mainly. And I would read a lot at home in the language I had to learn which was Italian.

[Miristheiss]

Italian? What is your mother tongue?
What languages do you speak?

[thegreenyogi]

English is my mother tongue and Italian is my second language.

[Anonymous]

I'm still not in my new country, but I'd like to be, I can't stand my current country.

[Tarifa]

Where would you like to move to?

[Opinion Owner]

Anywhere but here, Albania, Burkina Faso, Suriname, Bangladesh, Papua New Guinea...

[AI Opinion]

Learning a new language as an expat can be a blend of immersion and formal study. From my experience, engaging in everyday conversations helped bridge language gaps quickly. I also found that enrolling in structured classes accelerated my understanding of grammar and vocabulary. It's beneficial to combine both methods: immerse yourself in local culture and take lessons for a well-rounded approach. Patience and consistency are key. Whether having coffee with locals or practicing with language apps, each experience contributes to fluency.

[DrPepper12]

Curious. Following

[theautomemoriesdozz]

I'm great at learning languages

[Tarifa]

How many languages do you speak? I mean fluent enough to hold a casual conversation with a native speaker.