Comments on: How to Learn the Basics of Any Language in Four Steps

By: Biplob

Biplob — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 18:59:07 +0000

Amazing Tips benny! Hope I will learn something that is very important for me. Thanks for this article, I read this article from Bangladesh and, I love this!

By: Max

Max — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 20:50:40 +0000

Matt,
I too have learned some languages myself, and I can say I used a lot of the things you did. One thing I found very helpful in learning a new language was speaking it a lot. Just making small talk with people can really advance your speaking abilities. Another that proved to work for me was watching T.V. shows and movies in the language I was trying to learn. Either watching them in Spanish or watching them in English with Spanish subtitles really helped me. It let me connect the English word with its Spanish word. This post really gave me some more ideas as to what I could do to improve my Spanish speaking abilities.

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 06:22:35 +0000

The task is so much harder when doing a language for which there is normally NO exposure previously. I found learning basic Georgian words (about 15 of them, but it gets you into more trouble – people respond in Georgian! BUT they are VERY appreciative that you have tried and learned some, considering only 4 million people speak this (ancient) language

By: Jaryd

Jaryd — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 07:33:04 +0000

I think the hardest part is not learning it, it’s practicing it with the natives. That first time you open your mouth to say “Hey how much is this?” or “Hello, where is the toilet?” scares the crap out of most people. But once we get over that first few failures where the responder has no clue of what you said, we learn to incorporate a light slang adjust what we are saying and the rest of it flows a lot easier. Great post and tips, thanks Benny

By: Allie Cook

Allie Cook — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:40:09 +0000

Not knowing the language of the country you are going to travel will definitely create some problems for you, but things will ease up if you can remember some specific and meaningful words and sentences of the native language and speak them up. As there are always people eager to help you out in all parts of the world, knowing some words of their langauge can help. You have shared some really useful tips.

By: Rashad Pharaon

Rashad Pharaon — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 04:49:43 +0000

“Learn the words YOU will use” is great advice. Whenever I travel, I try to learn these 4 in whatever language is spoken: 1. Hello, 2. Thank you, 3. Chicken, and 4. “I don’t want it” (comes in handy when dealing with salespeople, tuk tuk drivers, etc)

It’s also really, really helpful to learn numbers 1 through 10.

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 18:54:46 +0000

One further tip is to completely immerse yourself in the new culture and language. Have “english free days” where you are forbidden from speaking English. The best way to learn is to be fully immersed in it. Live, breath, and think in your new language. You know you’ve made it when you have your first dream in the language your learning!

I became completely fluent in Spanish (reading, writing, and speaking) after living in Peru for 2 years. Dont think I would have developed the same skills if I had stuck around in the US!

By: Sally

Sally — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 11:52:18 +0000

Great tips Benny! I think one of the greatest errors created by new foreign terminology learning is being too concerned about creating errors. They really need not fear at all though! It’s how you understand, and individuals are more than satisfied to help you along the way. Thanks to offer this awesome material. I really knowledgeable to research this content.

By: Jacquie

Jacquie — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 20:16:51 +0000

Great article! I have to admit, I’m from Canada & took French in school. I also lived in France for a year… Yet I still cringe at the thought of holding a conversation in French, even though I very well know I can. I guess confidence is the key for me, alcohol it is! Haha, but great tips about speaking online, never even thought of that. x

By: Tom

Tom — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 21:04:51 +0000

Awesome tips Benny, thank-you! I am hoping to learn some Cantonese and I have to admit it’s a very daunting project. I’m hoping your advice will make the journey much simpler.