Thread: Tell me about good ways to self-teach a foreign language.

I'm increasing on my limited knowledge of the Slovakian language.

Armed with a notebook and pen.

Any tips on good ways to teach myself this stuff?

I figured that DV has such a massively wide range of people there has to be some -.-

Learning a new language is difficult after the younger age (like 8), but still possible. I think, though, that the correct way to do it (so you don't forget) is really to either immerse yourself or pay for a good tutor. Immersion is the best option, but not always practical. You DEFINITELY need at least someone who can tell you what you're saying wrong, though. The problem with just tapes and stuff is that you don't get any feedback on your own performance...

Well, if you're determined to learn such an...unrenowned language, I guess the best you could do is go to Slovakia yourself. No better way to learn a language than living in the country.

But somehow I guess that's out of the question, heh. Not much to do with a notebook and a pen, I imagine. I'm no linguistics expert (though a creative writer and grammar perfectionist) so perhaps my advice won't be great but...

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Search for online language study guides or whatnot. After all, this is...

Hehe, I have all the language stuff itself, and I am going there in 6 weeks.

I'm talking to slovakians every day essentially, and I have basic vocabulary and seech in my notebook, its just htte learning part.

You're probably on the right track then. Just keep at it, keep focused and keep trying.

It'll take time, but you'll improve. Especially since you're going there.

I agree with Merlock. I started learning French when I was 11, but very little was taught. I finally got serious about becoming fluent when I was 15. I realized the best way to become fluent is going to France. You have to be surrounded by the people who speak that language and stuff.

So as sson as I can, I plan to go live in France.

And hate all English people?

start listening to Slovakian music then try to translate the lyrics.