Let's start out by mentioning that it is never good to assume that grammer in your targeted language will be governed by the sames grammatical rules that are followed in the English language. Big mistake! Why? Most languages have their own pronouns and genders attached to nouns along with rules for adjectives that don't exist in the English language. Sometimes you might even notice that the way some words are read are not in the same direction as in English. It could be from back to front as in Hebrew and similar languages.
Another thing to keep present is that with language learning most books are not laid out in a way that promotes quick speaking. Most textbooks focus more on learning vocabulary and expressions. I prefer books that give you vocabulary and expressions, then prompt you to speak to pronounce and practice them with others. One really good book that does this is "Creole Made Easy" by Wally R. Turnbull. This is a great paperback that gets you speaking instantly with the basics of the Haitian Creole language versus procrastinating years with the idea of having to learn everything before trying to speak what you know. You can conduct a search online or even your local bookstores for books that are conducive to quick speaking.
Another great tip for language learning are radio stations. Many times you can streamline radio stations online in your targeted language. This helps to hear the language and fine-tune your ear although the language might not be spoken locally where you live. Another benefit to using these radio stations is that they are free and don't cost you anything. I think that music is one the best ways to learn a language. It helps you to learn and understand more about culture, beliefs, the people, and of course you can learn some slang. Slang is good to learn because most natives use it and it is also something that you will never learn in any textbook. So listening to music in your targeted language is a great way to help you embrace the language and understand how to pronounce words correctly just as natives do.
Reading is also another important element to learning a language. Speaking is good, however reading is also key. One way that you help improve your reading skills is to start with perhaps some kids books. Now wait a minute! Don't frown when you hear "kid's books"! I think that books for kids always use vocabulary that is easy to understand. It's simple and that is what you need in the beginning stages of language learning. Kids learn to express themselves quickly in simple words and always get their point across. You can too. Then later as you go on progressing you can get perhaps some more weightier novels. This way you can get deeper into the language.
Another thing to keep present is that with language learning most books are not laid out in a way that promotes quick speaking. Most textbooks focus more on learning vocabulary and expressions. I prefer books that give you vocabulary and expressions, then prompt you to speak to pronounce and practice them with others. One really good book that does this is "Creole Made Easy" by Wally R. Turnbull. This is a great paperback that gets you speaking instantly with the basics of the Haitian Creole language versus procrastinating years with the idea of having to learn everything before trying to speak what you know. You can conduct a search online or even your local bookstores for books that are conducive to quick speaking.
Another great tip for language learning are radio stations. Many times you can streamline radio stations online in your targeted language. This helps to hear the language and fine-tune your ear although the language might not be spoken locally where you live. Another benefit to using these radio stations is that they are free and don't cost you anything. I think that music is one the best ways to learn a language. It helps you to learn and understand more about culture, beliefs, the people, and of course you can learn some slang. Slang is good to learn because most natives use it and it is also something that you will never learn in any textbook. So listening to music in your targeted language is a great way to help you embrace the language and understand how to pronounce words correctly just as natives do.
Reading is also another important element to learning a language. Speaking is good, however reading is also key. One way that you help improve your reading skills is to start with perhaps some kids books. Now wait a minute! Don't frown when you hear "kid's books"! I think that books for kids always use vocabulary that is easy to understand. It's simple and that is what you need in the beginning stages of language learning. Kids learn to express themselves quickly in simple words and always get their point across. You can too. Then later as you go on progressing you can get perhaps some more weightier novels. This way you can get deeper into the language.
No comments:
Post a Comment