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Daily immersion in the language (articles/books/wikipedia/podcasts/newscasts/films) in addition to a decent grammar work book and a very good dictionary. Don't
by nazariusk 16y ago
Daily immersion in the language (articles/books/wikipedia/podcasts/newscasts/films) in addition to a decent grammar work book and a very good dictionary.
Don't bother keeping a good record of vocabulary.
You're brain will remember what you need to know, just keep doing it everyday (read/listen/watch then speak/write).
It's like exercising; a bit every day is (usually) better than a lot once a week.
Grammar drills, looking up dictionary definitions (use cases) and general exposure over a sustained period of time is by far the most realistic way to learn a language as an adult.
- rokhayakebe 16y agoIt's like exercising; a bit every day is (usually) better than a lot once a week. +1.
- ashconnor 16y agoThat upwards pointing arrow is like giving the comments you think help the discussion a +1.
- rokhayakebe 16y agoI almost decided to explain myself until I saw you have been here for a little over a month, so I will just say "Thank you for reminding me. Sometimes we forget. Cheers".
- billswift 16y agoHe was emphasizing a particular point, and I agree that point is the single most important in the entire thread.
- CallMeV 16y agoIn short, the same way a musician in NY finds his way to Carnegie Hall. Practice.