Sam/サムI've been seeing the: "Cillian Murphy learned '30,000 words of Dutch' over a weekend for 'Oppenheimer'" quite a bit over on #langtwt and I just want to say--even IF this was true (and that's a MASSIVE "if"), 'learning' is not the same as 'retaining'. Cramming for a test is the best way to forget the information once the test is over. And we're in this for the long haul. 💪 Don't be discouraged, you got this! Slow and steady. 😊
unrelatedwaffle#LanguageLog minutes 2023-07-24:
Japanese: 40 (Anki, 1 ep of TV)
French: 0
Korean: 0
Spanish: 26 (Babbel)
(Did French and Korean reviews for the day after midnight, so they'll be counted next day)
It's the best feeling getting to listen to the credit music all the way to the end, knowing I get to move on to a new episode tomorrow x'D
This iterative listening practice has been fun, but new episode days are such a treat, haha.
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"I want to study my TL, but I don't know where to start!"
Quick tip on how to get organized in studying your target language(s):
Make goals! WHY are you learning the language? Get as specific as possible, not "fluent". Figure out long + short term goals. 🧵
🗣️ Speaking tips for language learners:
-Learn set phrases, especially common ones you use often. (Optionally switch out words to build new phrases. It's great for hammering in grammar!)
-Write. A lot. About whatever you want to talk about. Then read it out loud.
-Shadow/Repeat after native speakers. You can record yourself too to compare!
-Keep talking, even if you make mistakes! 💪
How to learn/retain new vocab: Use them! For flashcards, put them in sentences, ideally with audio/pics if you can. Write/Journal with them. Chat with others/native speakers using them. Read materials with that type of vocab. Anything where you put them into action. :) 💪
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nixi'm having such a hard time concentrating. like i need to concentrate!! i'm behind on my reading right now!! #studytoot
SininenMotivation problem or time problem. That's the question 😅
Seriously, I love adult education, but the structure of the German vocational training is so far out of my field of interest that it makes it very hard to read through the material...
duckmutualWhat do the people of #studytoot think about learning after a degree? Community college? Online courses? Self teaching?
I don't mean postgrad, I only have a 2-yr degree and for the moment I'm not planning to get a 4-yr. Just general lifelong learning.
I love community college for human connection and live help, but it's a lot more expensive (and slower) than self teaching, Coursera, etc. I still can't decide which way I want to do things.
I don't mean postgrad, I only have a 2-yr degree and for the moment I'm not planning to get a 4-yr. Just general lifelong learning.
I love community college for human connection and live help, but it's a lot more expensive (and slower) than self teaching, Coursera, etc. I still can't decide which way I want to do things.