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I think perhaps both use and order have an effect on the cognitive effort one has to put in to speak in a language. You probably started learning English at a
by Tmpod 3y ago
I think perhaps both use and order have an effect on the cognitive effort one has to put in to speak in a language.
You probably started learning English at a fairly young age (less than 15?), which certainly helped you cement it as a "native" language. Yet, it is interesting that you report Afrikaans as being easier than German. When did you start learning it?
- Havoc 3y agoYou're right - was at a young age. School enforced 3x lang minimum. >Afrikaans as being easier than German It definitely is. Most places quote hours to learn as substantially higher (~30%) for German and in practice it feels even higher. Afrikaans average conversational level feels simpler too. >When did you start learning it? German 1st and then English and Afrikaans bit later maybe like 10? School medium of instruction alternated German/English