I’m a dumb idiot American who only speaks 1 language fluently and doesn’t have the money to pay for foreign language classes at a university. What are some good ways to learn a new language from the absolute starting point

      • yearningforfreedomOP
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        2 years ago

        If you could endure the absolute stupidity of learning English, I think I can manage. Seriously you need to do field research for all the colloquialisms along with a mile long reading list for all the literary devices on top of our frequent disregard for rule adherence and 20 different meanings for each verb.

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          I mean I had to grow up listening to English media so that kinda was a major boost, but yeah can’t argue against that

          And if you insist, well I’ll be available

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          2 years ago

          just some basic phrases, reading, writing?

        • Munrock ☭
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          If you’re planning to visit, I strongly recommend visiting as soon as you have the basics of the language. Learn how to ask for food, learn how to ask for help, and learn how to ask someone to speak slower. Then you’re ready to go. Nothing beats full immersion for learning a language.

          The trouble is, as an English speaker, when you try to use another language often times the person you’re talking to speaks better English than you do their language, and they’ll switch to English. Or a helpful stranger will translate. And then you’ll feel obliged to use English instead of wasting people’s time. Full immersion takes a lot of discipline for Anglophones, but you’ll meet people who will appreciate your effort and oblige you with conversation and impromptu teaching.