Ask HN: Foreign language learners, what's the workflow you find most effective?

Re:Ask HN: Foreign language learners, what's the workflow yo... by arcticadder on Tuesday September 13, 2022 @11:48PM (#32833129)

I agree that having regular conversations in your target language is a good path to fluency. However, finding a conversation partner who is willing to work with you is hard. Unless I migrate to one of the countries where the languages I plan to study are spoken, the only way to have a conversation partner would be to hire someone.

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Re:Ask HN: Foreign language learners, what's the workflow yo... by wallflower on Wednesday September 14, 2022 @12:16AM (#32833279)

Please check out https://italki.com You can find native speakers to practice with for reasonable hourly rates. From personal experience, hiring someone to practice with is a practical compromise and more convenient than burdening friends who speak the desired language. Even the best of friends will be tested on their own patience. Like going to gym and hiring a trainer, there is good accountability and feedback.

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Re:Ask HN: Foreign language learners, what's the workflow yo... by arcticadder on Wednesday September 14, 2022 @12:48AM (#32833428)

Thanks for the recommendation. Indeed, the rates are reasonable. I'll check it out.

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