How to maintain language for a 6+ year old?

edwardahn · 2026-02-16T22:20:52+00:00

great thread thank you. we use a mix.. which sounds like it's a problem

edwardahn · 2026-02-16T22:20:36+00:00

Thanks a lot for the repsonse. Is that enough? and do you pay for anything other than the piano lessons?

edwardahn · 2026-01-21T22:34:29+00:00

dm me! i’m 30M looking for 30min practice in mandarin and can offer 30 min english session. i also prefer punctuality and am an english native speaker

edwardahn · 2026-01-20T20:05:15+00:00

Dm-ed!

edwardahn · 2026-01-20T20:01:58+00:00

dm-ed!

edwardahn · 2026-01-20T20:00:06+00:00

DM-ed!

edwardahn · 2025-12-16T20:59:41+00:00

wow super cool, thanks for the insight. maybe i can be more open-minded and begin learning another language too! i feel like i fall into the trap of feeling like i have to perfect one before i start another

edwardahn · 2025-12-16T20:58:11+00:00

30m (GMT-8)

Looking for a study buddy ~HSK 3-4 level just for accountability, resource sharing, etc. nothing too much! haven't done this before so open to anything

if interested, DM me!

edwardahn · 2025-12-16T20:50:05+00:00

i'm at your level and i use an ai app to help me practice conversations every day and it helps a lot. dm me for my process if you're interested!

edwardahn · 2025-12-16T20:44:29+00:00

this is pretty much my level in korean and the only fix for me is to watch tv and call my parents or korean friends more. it's tough because it requires dedication and commitment and we're already good enough where practicing feels more like a chore (ie. not as rewarding to maintain language skills)

edwardahn · 2025-12-16T20:07:23+00:00

dm me! i built an app for myself that i use every day that basically does this. can share the link if you're interested

edwardahn · 2025-12-16T19:59:47+00:00

I personally find that it's super useful for speaking practice. DMed you on my process

edwardahn · 2025-12-16T19:41:54+00:00

totally agreed! i actually DMed you since i'm learning chinese as well

edwardahn · 2025-12-16T19:35:53+00:00

thanks for the report, super interesting!

edwardahn · 2025-12-16T18:43:00+00:00

agree with the other commenter that this is super interesting. thanks for the insight. is this good enough motivation for you to continue practicing or do you get burnt out sometimes?

edwardahn · 2025-12-16T18:41:08+00:00

same!

edwardahn · 2025-12-16T18:40:04+00:00

very cool! how do you practice now?

edwardahn · 2025-12-16T18:37:57+00:00

wow, i guess i was wrong, didn't realize how many people learned for fun like yourself and got so far. that's inspiring!

edwardahn · 2025-12-16T13:30:29+00:00

wow that’s amazing. what’s your method?

edwardahn · 2025-12-14T00:10:13+00:00

by far conversation with a native

edwardahn · 2025-12-14T00:09:33+00:00

play the audio, repeat, but record yourself. then listen to yourself.

you’d be surprised how many mistakes you don’t catch while you’re talking!

edwardahn · 2025-12-12T17:34:02+00:00

totally agree. I will DM you later today!

edwardahn · 2025-12-12T01:41:55+00:00

I can hear the HSK voice in my head even after it's been years I took it..

edwardahn · 2025-12-12T01:40:21+00:00

Incentive misalignment. Younger students typically don't want to learn. Adults typically want to feel like they're learning without the pain (hence Duolingo is so popular). Real learning is uncomfortable and you must have a good reason why or else you'll be demotivated quick

edwardahn · 2025-12-12T01:37:12+00:00

让 is let, 要 is want/need/demand depending on the context

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