Regular readers may remember that we started reading Russian in the evenings. How is it going? Well, we have to admit that we are a bit behind ... so we have to catch up! Right now there are notes with Russian words everywhere in our house ....
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That read Russian is not easy. I find it fairly easy to learn languages, and yet I have to say that I find it very difficult. Languages are complex and it takes a lot of time and commitment to learn a new language. As a child, and maybe as an adolescent, it is fairly easy to learn pronunciation, but the older you get, the more difficult it becomes and the more powerful it is. the refraction.
Some people complain about grammar, but grammar is essential for understanding how to handle a new language. Then you need a vocabulary too! To practise words, we have put up a lot of post it notes in the kitchen that we practise on continuously. do you want to learn a new language? What are your best tips for learning a new language?
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Across the board says:
Audio book! 🙂 In all situations absolutely outstanding, Easy to put the plugs in my ears everywhere, I listen to the pronunciations and repeat (quietly to myself if I'm in a crowd).
09 February 2012 - 19:57
My says:
I actually think that audio books are the best. I haven't tried the post it notes variant though...
09 February 2012 - 20:15
Seniors Speculate says:
We struggle on our own with Spanish for the upcoming winters in the south. We use different audio books and listen to them during our journeys in the motorhome. We also think it's good to have a couple of different courses so you get to listen to different voices, it's important to learn to understand the language, to get used to the tempo and rhythm. You also get some variation in the pedagogy and teaching method. However, we have found that listening is not enough, you also have to read and write. It is important to be persistent and not to take long breaks.
Mats
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At least for Spanish, there are many great courses for the iPad, which we have found very practical.
DS
09 February 2012 - 21:20
admin says:
We have just found an audio book (Russian) that has been in the car for three years... will be interesting to see if it works....
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Ma, this post-it note technique is not exactly an evidence-based method... But we have practised writing, and now we see the words ALL the time!
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Seniors Speculate, yes Spanish is a good language if you are going to spend time in those areas in the winters! Great tips, and then there's that thing about being persistent!!!! (We don't have an iPad, but have downloaded an app for the iPhone).
09 February 2012 - 21:57
Snobs & Co says:
Ah, post-it ... I believe in that because the image memory is strong, but how it sounds or should sound when pronounced may not be completely 'compatible' with the images of syllables 🙂 but that's what the course sessions are for.
As long as you make an effort, anything will work 🙂.
10 February 2012 - 9:01
Pockethexane says:
Yes, I'm certainly not envious of your studies, but when you're done, it's a different matter because then you can do something that not many of us can do!
How nice that you have found the second booklet and read + rec it. I will soon post it together with the nice picture!
Hugs from Pockethexan who has something for you:
http://pockethexorna.blogspot.com/2012/02/1-vad-gjorde-du-for-tio-ar-sedan-jag-ar.html
See you! <;p
11 February 2012 - 1:29