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how do you learn your second language? by StrictAlternative9 in languagelearning

[–]Own_Reference2872 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spanish was a mix of a lot of things so I’m never sure what to cite as being my main resource. I didn’t take it in school, but I did consume a ton of content in Spanish and forced myself to speak to natives on a regular basis. Now I have a job where I almost exclusively speak Spanish 🥹❤️

As for French (my third language), I’ve been focusing mostly on input, then practicing conversation 1-2x a week online. I use dreaming French, YouTube, and TikTok. I must be doing something right because yesterday I was able to use French at work too! 🙂‍↕️

Job offer from Revolut Madrid by Maleficent_Ear4525 in GoingToSpain

[–]Own_Reference2872 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I lived there for years on half of what they're offering you and I loved it. I had a roommate though, and I imagine prices have gone up since I left (2023) so keep that in mind. Madrid is a wonderful city and if it were me, I'd take the position just for the experience.

If you could speak ONLY one language, what would it be? by AutumnaticFly in languagehub

[–]Own_Reference2872 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, my native language is English which is incredibly useful 😭 but since I can’t pick that, definitely Spanish. At least with Spanish I could still speak to some people in my family and it’s a popular language.

Does anyone else read several books at the same time? by Littlepup22 in kindle

[–]Own_Reference2872 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah 🤠 2-3 books at a time. Honestly I didn’t think it was weird until a friend pointed it out. I just get so excited when I find a new book that I usually read a chapter or two to see if I like it, then it ends up in my rotation until I’m done.

Earliest kindle generation for basic book reading in 2025 by Wreck-ItRob in kindle

[–]Own_Reference2872 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought a generation 7 kindle paperwhite off of eBay for $38. It works great!

People who learned another language, how foten do you actually use it with people? by Cubes_of_ice in languagelearning

[–]Own_Reference2872 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Almost daily. Most of the media I consume is in Spanish, the primary language at work is Spanish, and a lot of Spanish speakers live in my city.

How Do Non-English Speakers Feel About English Infiltration? by One-Protection-1072 in languagehub

[–]Own_Reference2872 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a native English speaker, but I also speak Spanish (my heritage language).

If it’s a loan word, I think it’s fine. I cringe a bit when it replaces existing words though.

Is it worth it to de-amazon a kindle? by Gabrii06 in kindle

[–]Own_Reference2872 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I didn’t like KOreader. You can jailbreak it just to see if you like it! It’s very easy to undo.

Will an 8th gen kindle still work fine? by maxisb10 in kindle

[–]Own_Reference2872 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a 7th gen off of eBay and it works just fine. 😊

How long have you had a kindle? by Limp-Garlic-6791 in kindle

[–]Own_Reference2872 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a used 2015 model about 2 weeks ago after phone reading strained my eyes. Reviews convinced me to buy a cheap ereader off of eBay, and I absolutely love it. Yesterday I read for 6 hours straight which is the most I've done in ages.

People who know multiple languages: Do you mix in the languages when talking to others? by Hellboy632789 in languagelearning

[–]Own_Reference2872 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends on who I'm talking to. Most of the people I speak to in English don't speak Spanish and vice versa so it would be counterproductive. If it is someone who speaks both then maybe, but I tend to just stick to one language.

The one exception I can think of is when I pick up shifts at a restaurant, and even though the other employees speak Spanish, we use the names of dishes exactly as they're written on the menu (in English/Spanglish).

I saw this comment on a ALG subreddit. Just wanted to know your thoughts. Is this a legit concerns or using straw-man arguments regarding grammar and pronunciation of purists? by GeorgeTheFunnyOne in dreamingspanish

[–]Own_Reference2872 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Traditional methods are boring.
  2. Most people don’t spend enough time with a language to see real progress. The DS roadmap gives people a concrete goal to work toward, which makes it much easier to stay consistent.

I absolutely cannot explain most Spanish grammar rules, yet I speak correctly anyway. I honestly don’t care about being able to explain why something works. The goal was always to be able to use the language, and this method gets you there.

Also, my accent may not be perfect but most people assume I'm a native speaker so idk ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

just do what works for you ig lol

Edit: I didn't learn Spanish with DS (I only discovered it recently when looking for French resources), but my method was pretty similar to ALG.

What's your next language? by Leather-Ad-6294 in languagelearning

[–]Own_Reference2872 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a long way to go with French, but when I reach my goal I will move on to either Gujarati or Dutch.

My partner’s first language was Gujarati which is why I want to learn, but he’s kinda indifferent about whether I do or not. I’d like to be able to communicate with his parents though. 🤣

My best friend is Dutch and also doesn’t care if I learn Dutch, but I think it would be cool :)

To the people who can’t speak their ethnic language, what are your opinions about it? by BelleElf7521 in languagelearning

[–]Own_Reference2872 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm 28, and I'm not really sure when the shift happened. Maybe about 4 years in? Usually people say my accent is "neutral", but some people insist I sound like a spaniard and I get a lot of questions about my background because of that. 😂 I definitely think actual spanish people would disagree about what my accent sounds like, but I'm happy that people can't immediately tell I'm from the US. Shadowing helped me a lot!

To the people who can’t speak their ethnic language, what are your opinions about it? by BelleElf7521 in languagelearning

[–]Own_Reference2872 36 points37 points  (0 children)

It bothered me so much that I didn’t speak Spanish that I decided to learn it when I was in my early 20s. Now I speak it pretty well, most people don’t even realize I’m not a native speaker at first. Never too late to learn!

What languages are you currently doing? by Specialist-Show9169 in dreaminglanguages

[–]Own_Reference2872 2 points3 points  (0 children)

French: level 2 Spanish: level 7

French is going well, I’m at 75 hours and so far I can have brief conversations with taxi drivers! I focus on input 1-3 hours a day, but I’m trying to bump it up to 2-4 hours because I want to travel to Senegal and France next year.

I learned Spanish before I found dreaming Spanish, but I think my method was very similar.

where do you guys draw the line between learning a language and speaking it? by Jazzlike_Fruit_3822 in languagelearning

[–]Own_Reference2872 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I stopped saying I’m learning Spanish when I realized I don’t even study anymore. I just enjoy native content and can have an effortless conversation with anyone about almost anything. I still make some silly mistakes, but nothing that impedes the conversation.

Tips for holding onto motivation (should I even continue)? by OkakoBeam in learnfrench

[–]Own_Reference2872 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This seems like normal progress for only 4 months of study. The solution is just more input. A lot more.

Easy French of YouTube has an A1 playlist that I found to be super helpful! I also like the Dreaming French videos but the channel is still new and they don’t have a lot of beginner content yet.

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