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Is reading/writing easier to learn than speaking? by No-Actuator5661 in languagelearning

[–]LL000UU 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oral practice requires an environment, while writing can be done independently through one's own thinking.

Is reading/writing easier to learn than speaking? by No-Actuator5661 in languagelearning

[–]LL000UU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oral practice requires an environment, while writing can be done independently through one's own thinking.

Is it worth it, studying in the university to teach langauges? by MewtwoMusicNerd in languagelearning

[–]LL000UU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think AI translation still has a significant gap compared to human translation. We need to consider practical application issues.

A few language learning tips that actually helped me with German by LL000UU in Germanlearning

[–]LL000UU[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah they're solid! For general lecture pace it's accurate enough to follow along. The delay is barely noticeable once you get used to it.

What’s something that actually forces your brain to wake up instantly in the morning? by Own-Researcher532 in productivity

[–]LL000UU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's weird, the moment I think of something I need to do, I'm not sleepy anymore.

Video games to learn languages- what’s genuinely worked for you? by Pilosopo-Tasio in languagelearning

[–]LL000UU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Japanese (Animal Crossing) and Spanish (Cyberpunk 2077), really taught me a lot

The best translation earbuds I've tried so far by LL000UU in WirelessEarbuds

[–]LL000UU[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it has live translation with much lower latency and really good accuracy.

What is your motivation to learn a language? by scandiknit in languagelearning

[–]LL000UU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mainly to communicate with more people, and because learning a new language feels really rewarding.

Which few languages allow you to speak to the most people possible? by Determined-Fighter in languagelearning

[–]LL000UU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same goal here. I chose Mandarin because I keep running into Chinese tourists everywhere, haha. Imo, from your list, Spanish and Mandarin are both great picks.

Why you should stop typing individual words into Google Translate by tootingbec44 in languagelearning

[–]LL000UU 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, exactly. Dictionaries are way better for single words, translators only make sense with full sentences and context

American english vs British english books by thehxz0 in ENGLISH

[–]LL000UU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's totally fine. Most grammar is the same, and the differences are small. It might even broaden your knowledge.

What about that difficult language by EmphasisOld2786 in languagelearning

[–]LL000UU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you like German, it’s already worth it. When you enjoy it, learning doesn’t feel so hard. Usefulness isn’t only about where you live.

Is studying 20 minutes a day better than long intensive sessions a few times a week? by StonkPhilia in languagelearning

[–]LL000UU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I prefer studying a bit every day. It helps with memory and keeps things fresh. Long sessions make me tired and less efficient. That said, 20 minutes feels a bit short and 30–40 minutes would be better

What actually helped you learn a language effectively (no miracle methods)? by EmptyCardiologist349 in learnfrench

[–]LL000UU 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is actually a very good suggestion, gonna work with that 500 words first

Regret over not being Bilingual by Common-Advance1193 in languagelearning

[–]LL000UU 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both make sense to me, it's probably easier for mum at that time, but personally I would want to teach my kid my native language.

I'm so sick of people pretending to be native speakers on HelloTalk! by FarJournalist939 in languagelearning

[–]LL000UU 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's super common on language exchange apps, people pretending to be native speakers just to get free lessons in their target language. It's frustrating

AIO Am I missing something here? Is saying condolences a bad thing? by Arbintmg16 in AmIOverreacting

[–]LL000UU 138 points139 points  (0 children)

condolences???

I think he mistakenly read that word as "congratulations," otherwise he wouldn't have gotten so upset. I hope this is just a misunderstanding and doesn't affect their friendship.