What's the biggest thing that you are struggling with right now in language learning?
از kmin25, 25 اکتبر 2014
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زبان: English
kmin25 (نمایش مشخصات) 25 اکتبر 2014، 6:20:49
nornen (نمایش مشخصات) 25 اکتبر 2014، 6:31:20
disgustus (نمایش مشخصات) 25 اکتبر 2014، 19:21:57
kmin25:What's the biggest thing that you are struggling with right now in language learning?I need more speaking practice. There're plenty of methods to get speaking practice, but I just don't have the time. Family life makes it a challenge to schedule speaking Hangouts on Google.
m_v (نمایش مشخصات) 25 اکتبر 2014، 20:13:39
robbkvasnak (نمایش مشخصات) 25 اکتبر 2014، 21:01:18
In Mandarin this makes everything super confusing, especially if you don't live in China and the native speakers with whom you can talk (in language class) insist on using their out-dated forms - which also exist is several variations. It is too much information with too many exceptions for the beginner. They are so steeped in their political convictions and their antiquated poliitical biases that they are defeating the whole purpose for the foreign student. I could, in deed, one day learn the old characters but first I have to stand on one leg.
When I teach English, I teach my students the easier American versions and point out the other irregularities. If they want to later study these specifics, they will atleast be able to feel confident in what they do know.
JEllis (نمایش مشخصات) 26 اکتبر 2014، 1:31:02
disgustus:I agree. The combination of work and family commitments, coupled with the expected apprehension and anxiety about trying to converse in a new language, is a formidable obstacle. I am, however, learning a lot through corresponding with other members here. But I am sure there is no comparison to the acceleration of learning that would happen if I were conversing in the language regularly.kmin25:What's the biggest thing that you are struggling with right now in language learning?I need more speaking practice. There're plenty of methods to get speaking practice, but I just don't have the time. Family life makes it a challenge to schedule speaking Hangouts on Google.
zaragorti (نمایش مشخصات) 26 اکتبر 2014، 7:21:51
m_v:The lack of motivationJust a thought about motivation. A few years ago I signed up for a half-marathon and it motivated me to run lots during the preceding months. Perhaps you could sign up to a kongreso in a few months time? It might help you to push your progress before it begins. Of course, this will only work if you still want to progress! Good luck.
Nephihaha (نمایش مشخصات) 26 اکتبر 2014، 18:38:53
Nephihaha (نمایش مشخصات) 26 اکتبر 2014، 19:46:25
nornen:Currently I am not struggling with anything, but the biggest thing I have struggled with is: Antipassive.Looked this up. I thought the middle voice in ancient Greek was hard, but that looks like a doddle in comparison.
pikachuu93 (نمایش مشخصات) 26 اکتبر 2014، 21:52:19