Where should I start when I want to learn a new language?

[Anonymous]

[purplepoppy]

Online courses like duolingo are good but it really helps if you can get a native speaker who's willing to help when you get confused or can guide you through the trickier parts. For example many languages have different grammar rules depending on who you're talking to, or their may be regional differences (eg. Colour/color). A native speaker can explain them as you progress.

[FreyaRed]

Buying a book about basics of language you want learn is a good start. Better is to invest few bucks and to take basic lingual lessons. This works if the language isn't to extravagant. I mean taking lessons in Mongolian will be a little bit difficult if maybe one person teaches this language in your country.

[Stoner710]

I start with the alphabet and numbers and colors then move to basic house hood objects and trying to speak in sentences. Also watch movies you know in the language you wish to learn. like watch the avengers in German or Spanish.

I chose to learn Japanese to I watched shows like Naruto in Japanese. Of course studying for 2 hours a day is important

[Gaibriel]

Duolingo is a great app to learn basics.

YouTube as well.

As you progress, find clubs or groups to practice with speakers.

Depends on how popular the language is that you want to learn.

[Asker]

i'm learning korean 😁

[Asker]

i already know the alphabet and all that stuff.

[Gaibriel]

Ah I can see how it would be difficult. When you progress enough to have basic sentences... go to an app called hello talk. It's a great way to talk with natives at any level. They will learn English from you and you korean.

[Asker]

thank you for your help! 😊

[PrettyPriya]

Do you have the chance to take a course in school? If not, you can look for local classes or even teachers that do one on one learning.

Alternatively, you can try online course/classes.

[Asker]

at my school, our only choices are Spanish (already taking), french (already fluent), and german (not really interested atm). i want to learn korean.

[PrettyPriya]

My goodness! You are already doing so well. That is great to hear. Have you researched online courses? You may also want to google classes in your local area.

Perhaps starting with an online course to get a base and then try to find someone who teaches it. Also, you could likely get your base knowledge down and then start at university where they will likely have more offerings.

[Asker]

i will look into that! thank you for your help! 😊

[PrettyPriya]

You are most welcome and good luck! Already impressive you can communicate in three languages. Keep up the great work! 😊

[queenfreddie]

As someone who has been learning Spanish for six years, I really do recommend Duolingo. It's surprisingly very accurate concerning conversations and essential vocabulary.

[RebeccaBI2000]

Try an exchange program. Being in the country that speaks it is the best way to learn it

[joeldalton]

I use duolingo. It's a decent app.