Re:Ask HN: What's the fastest way to learn a new language?
by laurieg on Saturday March 19, 2022 @09:04AM
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Some general thoughts:
* There's no silver bullet. If one 'method' was far quicker and easier than all the others then everyone would do it.
* Generally it's a long process. You need to find a way to study and learn that you can do for multiple years.
* A teacher's explanation won't make things that much easier. When looking for a teacher, find one that is fun, exciting and motivating for you.
* Avoid translation as much as possible. The language you are learning will have lots of differences to the language you speak already. Don't get hung up on them.
I think adastra22's comment goes into some good detail about a method to learn a language. Try to have the attitude that you are a detective, investigating what all these different words and phrases are and what they're used for.
Definitely focus on phrases and sentences, not words. Sentences contain a lot more grammar and context.
* There's no silver bullet. If one 'method' was far quicker and easier than all the others then everyone would do it.
* Generally it's a long process. You need to find a way to study and learn that you can do for multiple years.
* A teacher's explanation won't make things that much easier. When looking for a teacher, find one that is fun, exciting and motivating for you.
* Avoid translation as much as possible. The language you are learning will have lots of differences to the language you speak already. Don't get hung up on them.
I think adastra22's comment goes into some good detail about a method to learn a language. Try to have the attitude that you are a detective, investigating what all these different words and phrases are and what they're used for.
Definitely focus on phrases and sentences, not words. Sentences contain a lot more grammar and context.