Re:Ask HN: How did you learn a new language as an adult?
by CallMeV on Sunday August 22, 2010 @02:11PM
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In short, the same way a musician in NY finds his way to Carnegie Hall. Practice.
Re:Ask HN: How did you learn a new language as an adult?
by rokhayakebe on Saturday August 21, 2010 @12:01AM
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It's like exercising; a bit every day is (usually) better than a lot once a week.
+1.
Re:Ask HN: How did you learn a new language as an adult?
by ashconnor on Saturday August 21, 2010 @12:59AM
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That upwards pointing arrow is like giving the comments you think help the discussion a +1.
Re:Ask HN: How did you learn a new language as an adult?
by billswift on Saturday August 21, 2010 @01:59AM
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He was emphasizing a particular point, and I agree that point is the single most important in the entire thread.
Re:Ask HN: How did you learn a new language as an adult?
by rokhayakebe on Saturday August 21, 2010 @01:30AM
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I almost decided to explain myself until I saw you have been here for a little over a month, so I will just say "Thank you for reminding me. Sometimes we forget. Cheers".
Don't bother keeping a good record of vocabulary.
You're brain will remember what you need to know, just keep doing it everyday (read/listen/watch then speak/write).
It's like exercising; a bit every day is (usually) better than a lot once a week.
Grammar drills, looking up dictionary definitions (use cases) and general exposure over a sustained period of time is by far the most realistic way to learn a language as an adult.