Dora M Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 I am learning Spanish, and I really like cooking. So I thought why not combine the two and improve my language skills by having fun with old and new friends, preparing a delicious meal, discussing Spanish and Latin American food and other vital subjects. Being an entrepreneur, I actually even thought about making a bit of money with it. What do you think? Would you come? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meera Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 I like to dance and do yoga so I have many dvds for Indian dance with a voiceover in Hindi and I have yoga videos with the same thing. I also love watching movies so I read a lot of Hindi film magazines (like the hindi ersion of filmfare). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosa Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 That sounds like a brilliant idea for anyone who would like to improve on their new language. I would definitely come and grasp whatever I can too. I'm sure your friend would enjoy such circle, learning Spanish while exchanging food ideas, great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_A Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Combining a hobby with language learning is totally awesome in my opinion. More so, if it is all about food as well. I think sharing food and a common language is a great way to learn about another culture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitfattony Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I remember when working as a travel agent finding there are businesses who have set up classes that incorporate activities like cooking with language, more focused on the cooking but I found those that attended the classes were helped to pick up the native chefs language during the class which was very hands on. I think mostly focused on Italian and French classes, I believe there were other classes similar to this (other languages, that is) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baburra Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Yes, I think it's a good way to go about it because it just adds even more reasons or motivation as to why you would like to learn a particular language. I myself like to watch a lot of Japanese shows, and I felt like reading subtitles just doesn't cut it since I lose a lot in the translation - especially because a lot of those shows are comedies and jokes usually are very hard to translate, so I just chose to learn Japanese so I could understand it first hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diprod Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I believe this is so effective. I am a songwriter and this work of mine has definitely improved my English. It started as a hobby now I'm doing it for a living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedonologist Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 One of my friends said this was how he first learned English. Not to a near native level but how he really got a good grasp. Sometimes learning the grammar and so forth can seem a chore but if you are doing something you enjoy then It'll come a lot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
003 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Yes, this sure is an effective way. Actually I first start off translating the things that I love in the language that I am learning. That way, I remember words, phrases and sentences faster and they stay in my mind longer; they just don't slip. It would also pay a lot, if music is among your hobbies. Listen and explore the songs and the artists the country of the language you are learning. This works for me. I love music; I do not see that if you do the same, this will not work for you. Good luck on learning languages. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poikanen Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 My big hobby is games. I spend a lot of time playing online games. Actually I'm sure I originally learned English so well thanks to games. I've been actually playing with Russians a lot to improve my Russian skills, and it's working. The only challenge is that I don't know how to write in Russian alphabet with the computer. Have to learn that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerSpice Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I think this is an awesome idea, and effective as well! I am a classical singer, and I find it easier to learn words and phrases through song, so a lot of my language learning comes from learning foreign language songs. It's a great way to learn not-so-common phrases too! I also love movies as well, and for me it really helps to watch foreign movies with the subtitles off (or even just change the language on the DVD of a movie if you can) and this helps a lot too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywatcher Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 This is so cool! I'd love to come! Though I don't know where exactly, but given the chance, I'd love to take the opportunity! I don't know how to cook (but I'm eager to learn), and I also want to learn Spanish, haha!Though for now, I'm learning Japanese and I'm enjoying it while watching anime. I'm starting to get the gist (at least, the basics of the basics), and I'm loving it, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredkawig Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Yes. I too earn money by enhancing my writing skills. Although it is not one that interests me the most, at least I get to earn a little by doing things inside the comfort of my own home. Although I am soon planning to do other work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cermitio Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 That's actually an interesting idea, but I'm not sure how to improve my language skills by watching sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendrikMG Posted Wednesday at 02:43 AM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 02:43 AM Its an efective way to start learning imo, its motivates you to learn the language and you learn as it is applied practicaly I play online with Korean friends, and that is how i learn korean bit by bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamserna0628 Posted Wednesday at 04:12 AM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 04:12 AM 1 hour ago, HendrikMG said: Its an efective way to start learning imo, its motivates you to learn the language and you learn as it is applied practicaly I play online with Korean friends, and that is how i learn korean bit by bit immersion through hobbies is definitely effective. i did something similar when i started learning French by watching French movies with subtitles. what games do you usually play with your Korean friends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendrikMG Posted Wednesday at 05:06 AM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 05:06 AM 53 minutes ago, williamserna0628 said: what games do you usually play with your Korean friends? We play a lot of games together, but we mostly try out online casinos and play against each other lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalvinGordon Posted Wednesday at 05:32 AM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 05:32 AM 24 minutes ago, HendrikMG said: We play a lot of games together, but we mostly try out online casinos and play against each other lol Can relate to that; I've been learning Bengali by chatting with Bengali-speaking players at Bhago Casino. It helps quite a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamserna0628 Posted Wednesday at 06:38 AM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 06:38 AM 1 hour ago, CalvinGordon said: Can relate to that; I've been learning Bengali by chatting with Bengali-speaking players at Bhago Casino. It helps quite a lot! but wouldnt it be difficult chatting with fluent speakers right away? how do you keep up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalvinGordon Posted Wednesday at 07:12 AM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 07:12 AM 32 minutes ago, williamserna0628 said: but wouldnt it be difficult chatting with fluent speakers right away? how do you keep up? I always keep a bilingual dictionary around if I don't recognize the words. Otherwise, I've picked up most words and grammar through conversation with bilinguals. Articles like this can help, as well: https://amrajani.com/সাম্প্রতিক-প্রবৃদ্ধির-পর/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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