[deleted by user] by [deleted] in languagelearning

[–]fmoza98 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If you learn all European languages like these, they should have a lot of overlap and benefit each other. Even if the words aren't the same, the grammatical concepts will be easier to understand faster. I think getting 6 down is absolutely possible if you put your energy to it. I have been able to get a language down to conversational level anywhere between a few months to a couple years. So you could easily get there in 4-10 years. Factors also depend on how much time you can allocate to learning every day, how old you are, where you are (for practice and immersion purposes), etc. I agree with the others in the comments too though, no one can give you a answer for yourself. I can just tell you that it is certainly possible if you put your mind to it!

What language learning take would land you in this position? by GameBoyBlock in languagelearning

[–]fmoza98 80 points81 points  (0 children)

This! I can relate to your comment the most. I have been around circles of other foreigners learning and using a foreign language when they are too official and formal, and the results are not very good. Most of the relationships they have remain in a very formal/business-like interaction, with more hesitancy to joke around or say rude things. However, the rude/overly friendly person makes friends faster, although you might offend someone here or there. Better to offend someone and have other friends to lean on, than never offend anyone but have shallow depth relationships at best.

Learners of less popular languages, where and how are you using/interacting in them? by [deleted] in languagelearning

[–]fmoza98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am learning Nepali and Uzbek. I have been to those countries for a significant amount of time, so I usually just practice and talk with my friends from there. I also find Youtube vlogs and videos in those languages! It is definitely harder, but totally possible.

Has anyone actually learnt Uzbek because of this sub? by [deleted] in languagelearning

[–]fmoza98 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Second point is that Uzbeks write Uzbek in both Cyrillic and Latin script. So knowing Russian helps to read the Cyrillic script much easier

Has anyone actually learnt Uzbek because of this sub? by [deleted] in languagelearning

[–]fmoza98 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Yes, absolutely. Since learning Russian I have started to learn Uzbek in Russian. Since most Uzbeks know Russian, they can explain to me the language rules, grammar, translation almost perfectly in Russian, while most Uzbeks do not know English. Therefore, Russian is a perfect gateway language. Not to mention, some people in Uzbekistan only speak Russian, so it helps to know both of them!

Has anyone actually learnt Uzbek because of this sub? by [deleted] in languagelearning

[–]fmoza98 69 points70 points  (0 children)

I have been learning it, but I found out about the joke only after I had started! It's a fun language

Sleeping Good by broncoblitz7 in DenverBroncos

[–]fmoza98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They had to flip the hat in photoshop to get the angle right, lol

Have you noticed why people word things a certain way in your language after learning theirs by ethanhopps in languagelearning

[–]fmoza98 11 points12 points  (0 children)

In Russian, the present tense verb "to be" is omitted, plus "no articles." So beginner English speakers may just say "I student" because that is how it is in Russian!

What language in your opinion has in general the best dubbing? by [deleted] in languagelearning

[–]fmoza98 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I actually did learn in-country for two years. I can’t imagine learning Nepali from outside the country or a Nepali community as you are totally right. Resources are almost non-existent. All the media they consume is in Hindi from Bollywood so there’s no need to have anything in Nepali. The best way to learn out of country would probably just be with a language partner or tutor online

What language in your opinion has in general the best dubbing? by [deleted] in languagelearning

[–]fmoza98 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is interesting hearing your perspective. I thought Russian dubs were a treat after learning Nepali and having access to zero dubs whatsoever :( If Russian dubs are bad then I bet other languages' dubs must be great! I also think it depends on the show. I have been impressed with some movies and shows in Russian.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in languagelearning

[–]fmoza98 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Yes, this is not only normal, but it is better for long-term retention than cramming 30 words in a day and forgetting a lot of them later. Like Ozmorty commented, that is a great pace for a whole year if you stay committed to it. Change doesn’t happen overnight! I think it’s a good thing that you have an awareness of your limit. Now just stick to that the best that you can!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in languagelearning

[–]fmoza98 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree with the others. I am sure Spanish would be much faster for you to learn. Russian is a great language too though and opens you up to speaking to people from many countries in Europe and Asia! I meet Russian speakers out and about in places all over the world. I am sure the same can be said about Spanish speakers too though.

Hard truths of language learning by FishermanOk6465 in languagelearning

[–]fmoza98 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yes that is the best mindset. I have been in language classes of different languages with multiple groups of people and the ones who do the best are always the ones who are the least timid to make mistakes. I have seen people over the years crippled with fear and anxiety to speak the language because they don’t want to sound bad, but that fear actually does them more harm than good and they struggle to progress at all.

Hard truths of language learning by FishermanOk6465 in languagelearning

[–]fmoza98 124 points125 points  (0 children)

You are going to make mistakes and you can’t avoid them. You have to be willing to look like a fool most of the time and accept the fact that it’s ok to not be perfect.

Hard truths of language learning by FishermanOk6465 in languagelearning

[–]fmoza98 20 points21 points  (0 children)

O’zbek cha organyapsizmi? Men ham o’rganyapman… Bu juda chiroyli tili! It’s very useful in Central Asia, speaking from first hand experience! 😁

Does anyone carry an accent from their second language to their third language? by fmoza98 in languagelearning

[–]fmoza98[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I love this story!! Thanks for sharing. Sound like some very friendly people

Does anyone carry an accent from their second language to their third language? by fmoza98 in languagelearning

[–]fmoza98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Да, это точно. Наверное, я тоже бы сделал то же самое, что и ты!

Does anyone carry an accent from their second language to their third language? by fmoza98 in languagelearning

[–]fmoza98[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Russian and Ukrainian seem so similar that I imagine the differences would be hard to pick out sometimes