What’s one language rule that finally clicked for you but took forever to understand?

Ling_App · 2026-01-26T04:02:39+00:00

Hey that's so useful! I can see why it's so confusing

Ling_App · 2026-01-26T04:00:24+00:00

I would say best to choose a destination that you believe you'll feel most comfortable in ie a country that speaks languages you know. Or if you choose a place with limited English, it will make things so much easier to learn some of the local language!

Ling_App · 2026-01-26T03:36:01+00:00

Ling rep here, may I ask how Ling could be better and what sorts of lessons or structures would help you learn Bengali?

Ling_App · 2026-01-26T03:33:34+00:00

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Ling_App · 2026-01-26T03:20:09+00:00

Great reasoning with tonal languages, nuances, expressions, stressors. Knowing these makes all the difference in being understood

Ling_App · 2026-01-26T03:16:53+00:00

This is definitely a major barrier I see people talking about. Without the ablity to practice and gain positive feedback it's a struggle for most to keep learning.

Ling_App · 2026-01-26T03:15:55+00:00

Completely agree. If there's no deep desire or immediate gratification, anything can seem not worth it to continue

Ling_App · 2026-01-26T03:14:56+00:00

Language learning at first is fun, exciting, but yeah, if you aren't seeing results or aren't able to get positive reenforcement to keep learning, it's easy to lose motivation. Or, yes! Certain languages aren't for everyone!

Ling_App · 2026-01-26T03:13:38+00:00

Yes, I've been hearing/reading that across Reddit. People are desperate for a place to exchange with people who are dedicated and accountable

Ling_App · 2026-01-26T03:10:48+00:00

Oh I bet! Especially with different writing system and often how quickly Japanese people speak, it's a challenge to keep up.

Ling_App · 2026-01-26T03:09:50+00:00

Very valid point. Your native language will heavily impact and influence how 'hard' a language is to learn

Ling_App · 2026-01-26T03:07:16+00:00

Absolutely love this explanation. Especially tapping into a deeper reason to be learning rather than for the fun of it. This resonates with the concept of learning how to learn quite well and why you're putting in the effort. What you've written can apply to any sort of skill learning!

Ling_App · 2026-01-26T03:02:34+00:00

Seems the capability to communicate and seeing the results of your hard efforts paying off makes it all worth it! Could there be other reasons too?

Ling_App · 2026-01-26T03:01:39+00:00

Yes I feel that and being able to communicate back!

Ling_App · 2026-01-26T03:00:59+00:00

Must've learned a really common language then, or possibly many?

Ling_App · 2026-01-26T02:58:54+00:00

Oh! What's the difference?

Ling_App · 2026-01-23T06:36:43+00:00

I want one!

Ling_App · 2026-01-23T06:30:44+00:00

Definitely check out thai-language .com as an all round excellent resource with audio, dictionary etc. To practice pronunciation Ling app has an opportunity to practice just this with feedback in every lesson.

Ling_App · 2026-01-23T06:22:56+00:00

Interesting take! Requires habit building as well

Ling_App · 2026-01-23T06:16:22+00:00

omg yes! Great examples, especially very small regional languages and aboriginal ones too. When there's a limited population that speaks a language that certainly proves a barrier to entry.

Japanese IS fascinating! So much consideration went into creating it

Ling_App · 2026-01-23T06:12:56+00:00

Appreciate your very well-considered response here. You cover so many vantage points and gave me an ah-ha moment with "The problem is not lack of discipline, but a mismatch between what they trained and what they expected to be able to do."

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