Alrikidokie
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I think smart people know more languages more than knowing more than one language is a marker of intelligence. Smart people didn't wake up smart they studied and learned what studying techniques worked for them which made it easier for them to learn new languages. However, some people just know languages but nothing else.
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I'm a flashcard and note taking kind of girl. If I write and rewrite the same thing over again it eventually sticks. I use that for learning grammar rules and stuff like that but flashcards and repetition work best for vocabulary.
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What is the sexiest language accent?
Alrikidokie replied to rossonomous's topic in Language Learning
Middle Eastern men with deep voices speaking in English, yum. It's to die for. However, I love country accents too. -
I live in the part of the US that doesn't have a recognizable accent save for the fact that people know where I'm not from. To my knowledge anyway so I don't think I have an accent. It's like an anti-accent.
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Motivation For Learning Japanese
Alrikidokie replied to dannyboy's topic in Japanese Language | Discussion
The first time I took Japanese it was because my best friend was really into the culture and the second time I took Japanese was to fulfill a college credit. -
Did you learn alone or with other students?
Alrikidokie replied to A0130's topic in Language Learning
I've only ever learned language in a classroom setting or on my own. The combination works really well for me but I think private lessons would only enhance my learning experience. Even if just using Skype tutoring would work too. -
Well I do now! I had no idea this website existed by it's certainly full of very useful things, especially as a writer. Thanks!
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Silliest Ways You've Learned a Language
Alrikidokie replied to polaroidsredwine's topic in Language Learning
Youtube videos with weird songs that teach you how to say things in whichever language you're learning are always fun. There are some seriously weird videos out there too lol -
I'm learning Japanese in a classroom structure so you could say that my professor is my mentor, however, there's no one on one interaction on a personal level. I would love to have a more one on one mentoring type situation though.
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Google Translate: Why It's No Match for Learning A Language
Alrikidokie replied to True2marie's topic in Language Learning
Google translate has never been anything other than a load of trouble for me. It makes the simplest things even harder to understand! I've no doubt that it's no match for learning a language. -
When did you start to learn a second language?
Alrikidokie replied to cbintz's topic in Language Learning
Unfortunately, I didn't start until I was a senior in college. I honestly wish my parents would have stuck me in a language program earlier. -
Are you teaching your child a second language?
Alrikidokie replied to True2marie's topic in Language Learning
With the way the world is growing I think it would be a great idea to teach my child another language, if not several. I don't know if I'd be able to teach them to full fluency but I'd like them to at least be able to use the basics of different languages. -
Easiest method of learning (writing, reading or talking)?
Alrikidokie replied to Thrix's topic in Language Learning
It's definitely a mixture for me as well! I like to write to reinforce what I'm hearing, reading makes me feel as though I'm really comprehending, and talking means I'm able to use what I've learned. -
Do you use your first or second language more often?
Alrikidokie replied to Thrix's topic in Language Learning
I live in the US so I'm naturally using English more than any other languages I know, granted, I'm not fluent in anything else but I wouldn't be able to communicate with most people if I were walking about speaking Japanese. -
Do you find people who speak more languages more attractive?
Alrikidokie replied to Thrix's topic in Language Learning
I find speaking more than one language very attractive, however, I wouldn't want it to become a reason to put me down. Some people get high and mighty when they are bilingual and that's a real turn off. Assuming they are a nice person though I don't think it could be a bad thing. -
Do women learn languages faster than men?
Alrikidokie replied to Denis Hard's topic in Language Learning
There's no way to tell really. The only thing I can think of to back up the assumption is the way women are socialized to believe they are below men thus making them want to work harder and learn faster. At the end of the day I think it comes down to the individual and what their personal goals are. -
Anyone else want to learn a language but...
Alrikidokie replied to wannalurnspanish's topic in Language Learning
I feel the same way! I even get shy in my Japanese class. My professor has only recently come to the US and her manner of speaking is so authentic and intimidating I get nervous. The only thing we can really do is "man up". People will understand that you may not be a native speaker and as long as you aren't mocking their language you'll be okay! -
Do you keep track of how large your vocabulary is?
Alrikidokie replied to Hedonologist's topic in Language Learning
I've never thought of that before but it's a good idea, it helps you keep track of how far you have come and helps you envision how far you want to go. Maybe I'll keep track for the next language I decide to learn.