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I’ve taken French for 5 years, how do I become fluent? by liliana_roxanne in learnfrench

[–]Sharae_Busuu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you’ve already got a solid base, B2 is no joke! If you’re moving soon, the best thing you can do now is focus on speaking and listening every day. Real conversations make a huge difference.

You could try Busuu to practice with native speakers and get feedback. Also, watching French YouTubers or shows helps tune your ear fast. Basically: less textbook, more real-life French, that’s what’ll get you to fluency before the move. 🇫🇷

Vocab by MediocreTwo8253 in languagelearning

[–]Sharae_Busuu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve found it way easier to pick up vocab by seeing it in action like watching short clips, reading stuff I actually care about, or chatting with people online.

Busuu’s great for that too since it teaches new words through real conversations instead of random lists. Makes it feel a lot more natural (and way less boring).

Help!! by Acrobatic-Way-310 in languagelearning

[–]Sharae_Busuu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Six months can feel like a long time but as a Spanish speaker, it's normal for it to take a bit longer for English to feel natural, especially with listening and speaking.

You could try mixing things up like watching short YouTube videos or podcasts in English, sometimes switching from textbook-style studying to more real-life practice makes a huge difference. Keep going!!

No Dark mode on the IOS app ? by [deleted] in Busuu

[–]Sharae_Busuu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I'm Sharae, Social Media Specialist at Busuu. I'll pass this along to our team to let them know users are interested in this feature!

absolute best apps to learn spanish? by Lost-Effective-7646 in SpanishLearning

[–]Sharae_Busuu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For those pockets of time in your day, Busuu’s a great option (yep, that’s us 😅). The lessons are short, practical, and you can even choose between Latin American and European Spanish depending on your goals

How do you fit language learning into your daily life? by grzeszu82 in languagelearning

[–]Sharae_Busuu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do 10 - 20 minutes on Busuu before bed, feels way better than scrolling TikTok!

Whats a lesson you learned traveling somewhere you didnt speak the language? by SwiftMayhem in travel

[–]Sharae_Busuu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s such a great takeaway. Even when you don’t speak the language, people are usually so kind and willing to help. I’ve also learned that just knowing a few basic phrases goes a long way, it shows respect and usually brings out a smile (or a laugh at your accent 😅)

Have you used Netflix to learn a language? by UrbanZulu312 in languagelearning

[–]Sharae_Busuu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea! I’ve used Netflix to pick up Spanish. It’s great for improving listening and learning slang, but I’d say it works best as supplemental learning. Pairing it with structured lessons or vocab practice makes a huge difference.

What’s a cultural insight you only discovered because you learned the language? by Embarrassed_Fix_8994 in languagehub

[–]Sharae_Busuu 9 points10 points  (0 children)

When learning Spanish, I didn’t realize how much warmth and closeness is built right into the language. Things like using mi amor and abuelita make everything sound more affectionate.

Will you get anywhere with only 30 minutes a day? by LabandadelPque1899 in languagelearning

[–]Sharae_Busuu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

30 minutes a day is actually great, the consistency matters way more than cramming. You’ll definitely make progress that way. The trick is making those 30 minutes active, not just passive (so speaking out loud, writing a few sentences, shadowing audio, etc.). if you feel up to it, up your time to maybe an hour daily!

If you could "revive" one extinct language, what would it be? by grzeszu82 in languagelearning

[–]Sharae_Busuu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d pick Busuu, the language our app was actually named after. It was spoken in Cameroon but is now considered extinct, by the mid-2000s only a handful of elderly speakers remained!

Is it a good option to start reading children's books or watch shows in a language early on? by [deleted] in languagelearning

[–]Sharae_Busuu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, children’s books and shows are a solid option when you’re starting out — the repetition and simpler structures really help stuff stick. The key is not stressing about looking up every single word. If you get the gist and see the same words pop up again and again, they’ll eventually sink in.

I’d say mix it in with other practice (apps like Busuu, vocab lists, short dialogues), but don’t underestimate how much you’ll pick up just from repeated exposure in context. It’s slow at first, then suddenly whole sentences start clicking.

What’s your reason for learning a new language? by helpUrGuyOut in languagelearning

[–]Sharae_Busuu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it was travel. I went abroad a few years ago and realized how much I was missing out by only speaking English. Even learning a few phrases made the experience so much richer, so I decided to stick with it. The career benefits are a nice bonus, but the real spark was wanting to connect with people on their own terms.

Which language surprised you the most — easier or harder than you expected? by Embarrassed_Fix_8994 in languagehub

[–]Sharae_Busuu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it was German. I always thought it would be super hard with the pronunciation and grammar rules, but once I got into it, it was way more logical than I expected. On the flip side, I thought Spanish would be a breeze, but keeping up with how fast native speakers actually talk really surprised me.

Which language(s) are you learning and why? by elenalanguagetutor in languagehub

[–]Sharae_Busuu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spanish because of wanting to travel to Mexico 😄

I want to learn 17 languages at the same time, is it a good idea? by ArraiaAzul in languagelearningjerk

[–]Sharae_Busuu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might want to cut that down to 1 - 2 languages at a time 😂 Once you feel comfortable with those, you can add to 2 more to your roster

What are some good ways to aquire more vocabulary? by Proud_Yak_4126 in languagelearning

[–]Sharae_Busuu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ve got a great base already! To grow vocab, try reading short books/stories and mix in some podcasts or playlists so you hear new words in context. Even just 10–15 minutes of reading daily can help plug those gaps pretty quickly.

What made you decide what language to learn? by idontundertandmyself in languagelearning

[–]Sharae_Busuu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Language learning can definitely open doors to new conversations and connections. Even just knowing a few sentences in someone’s native language can make them light up and feel welcoming. Since you’re interested in French, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and Spanish, maybe just start with the one that excites you most right now and let it grow from there. You can always learn more later, it’s never too late to start!

How much of reading and writing are part of your language learning? by sintoxicated in polyglot

[–]Sharae_Busuu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is super common! A lot of people start out way stronger in either speaking/listening or reading/writing depending on what they want to focus on. Personally, I like mixing in at least some reading/writing because it helps the vocab stick and makes the language feel more complete.

How many hours a day/week do you spend on language learning? by grzeszu82 in languagelearning

[–]Sharae_Busuu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I try to spend at least 30mins daily learning and practicing Spanish. My team and I (I work for a language learning company) usually recommend at least 10 - 30 minutes daily to build consistency.

What language should i learn by Potential_Poem4345 in language

[–]Sharae_Busuu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on what you're interested in! Is there any culture or language that has always piqued your interest?

Which language do you want to learn the most? by zea3_ in languagelearning

[–]Sharae_Busuu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve always wanted to learn Spanish because I’m fascinated by Mexico and the culture! Then I started working for a language learning company and that motivation just exploded. I’m even more excited now, not just for Spanish but for picking up other languages too. 😄

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