What language was just too difficult to keep trying to learn?
Perspective:I am nearly native fluent in Spanish (started learning at age 22, making it more difficult), have a flawless accent in German (but still struggle with the syntax), do pretty well in Italian (but to be fair, Italian is essentially Spanish using your hands), translated a long death certificate with COD and the medical history from Portuguese), and cobbled together enough French to hit on a seatmate non-stop from JFK to LHR).I THOUGHT Japanese was the most difficult language, but I no longer believe that; yes, it has two phonetic alphabets, yes, there are ideographs (kanji, of which there are 2136 “basic” ones), and yes, there are five levels of formalityBUTthere are consistent rules of pronunciation, which most ears can handle.For my money, Mandarin is Mount Everest
Is 19 too old to try and learn a new language?
I know the best time to learn a new language is when you're younger because its easier to adapt and your brain is still observing things but am I too old now? Is it possible?
How do you keep from getting bored of learning a language?
Assuming you refer to Learning language sometimes is a incredibly tedious task. We hate to memorize words and phrases, small differences between words, etc. However, when you turn your target around, it could be quite enjoyable. I call it Target Shifting. But how?Learning a language for the sake of learning languages is boring and tiring. So whenever you find yourself bored and uninterested in the material. Learn something else. Because Language is embed in every aspect life. In this way, you still have language input, while not feeling bored.Let me give you an example. Say you are interested in learning Spanish. But you are tired from all the work. Instead stop learning at all, you start to look for articles that features interesting and unique culture. I was fascinated by the kingdom of Nevarre, I read about its history. I learned before Espana, there were Castile, Leon, and Aragon. Each has their unique cultures and tradition, and some unique cultural terms. More specifically, if you interested in bull fighting and its origin, you might learn how to say that in Spanish(Corrida de toros). Above is a way to distract yourself from disinterested in learning a language. I believe it can also be applied in other activities as well. Happy learning.
I have been trying to learn a new language for years but I always quit, has anyone got any tips for motivation?
If you quit but come back to the language, that’s not exactly a problem. If you quit and switch languages, that’s more likely an issue.But how do you keep from quitting?Ideally, find a study method you enjoy.If you’re at a learning stage where you don’t enjoy any of the methods yet, figure out something you enjoy in the language.I love music, myself, and even when I’m not feeling up to actively studying a language, I’ll make sure to have music going every so often. (YouTube’s autoplay is very confused. XD)One thing I want to do in the languages is be able to understand the music I listen to. That gives me a goal that makes comparatively quick, active progression as I learn more. It goes from “Hey, I can hear the difference between words!” to “Oh, that word sounds familiar—what’s it mean?” to ���…Something about a city, I think?” to “Oh, I understood that line!” and onwards and upwards.The choice of music can also help. In Spanish, I go for bands with more complicated lyrics, like critique of social issues. Greek, I understand a lot less, but I can still notice some poetry and puns, which my favorite artist seems to like. For Mandarin, my vocabulary is even smaller, and my preferred artists seem more direct (though I admittedly know little enough that I might just be unaware of more).I have much larger end goals than “just” understanding the music, but those will take a lot longer. (For example, I would like to be able to read sci-fi in Mandarin.) Working through the music, though, helps me stay encouraged and actually see progress.Do you have a specific language and goal for that language? If not, set them.
He wants to learn my language...?
we are from different countries and we share lots of interests and humor. we became intimate for about 4 months now where we talk on daily basis or never lose communication or miss a day since then. He is very interested in reading as he is an intellect... he came to read more and learn about my language and more about the dialect ... during all these times he keeps telling me "I like you so much, you are special to me." Is he really interested in the language or this interest can be a means for something else?!
What is the best way to learn a language?
I recently caught interest in learning Italian. I am 17 and really really want to learn it. I was wondering the best technique to do so. Like is that rosetta thing any good?
Is there any way to make learning a language any easier?
yes. Immersion. if you want to learn a language you really need to surround yourself with people that use it as thier primary language. that will help immencely. also at least for the spoken part of the language. it will help your pronunciation. if you speak with the right accent. lets say you are learning japanese. if you have ever heard a japanese speak your native language then all you have to do is when you speak that language try to copy the accent you heard. more often than not your correct pronunciation will improve DRAMATICALLY! I could list more ways but I'm busy right now so sorry i cant be of more help I know English, Sign Language, am learning Japanese, Spanish, and Portugese and will be Starting Russian once I finish Japanese.
Is it easy to learn sign language?
There are multiple online resources for learning ASL, but keep in mind that someone with deaf autism is going to use that language in the same way that someone with hearing autism uses spoken language. Even if you managed to achieve perfect fluency in ASL, her usage will be affected by her disability. I recommend learning the few signs that are most important to her, from her or her family. That's what worked best for me when I worked as an aide for a deaf autistic child.