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By *rcticFoxxx OP Woman
over a year ago

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I've been mildly attempting to learn Greek over the past few months and I'm not all that confident so I feel like a knob speaking Greek to somebody who speaks English too, so I've been a bit shy and reluctant.

Today I've spoken more Greek in one day than I've ever spoken before. Why? Because the person I'm speaking to doesn't speak English!

There's lots of miming going on but I know a couple of words so that helps.

I'm a lot more motivated to learn the language now.

It's hard though so any tips on learning a new language would be great.

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over a year ago

"I've been mildly attempting to learn Greek over the past few months and I'm not all that confident so I feel like a knob speaking Greek to somebody who speaks English too, so I've been a bit shy and reluctant.

Today I've spoken more Greek in one day than I've ever spoken before. Why? Because the person I'm speaking to doesn't speak English!

There's lots of miming going on but I know a couple of words so that helps.

I'm a lot more motivated to learn the language now.

It's hard though so any tips on learning a new language would be great. "

Hi,

I have a good method/software I used when learning Italian.

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By *randMrs Spanish BrunetteCouple
over a year ago

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I can teach you Spanish

MrsSB

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Well done. Does the other half help at all?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Marc can speak about 6 languages. I don't really know how he does it, it's natural to him.

Anyway, he has the hardest time practising Russian so he went online and found a website where people become "penpals" but in a specific language. He was matched with a woman from Siberia who was living in the US and wanted to continue practising her Russian.

It was wonderful. He really enjoyed it and learned from it. It only helps with reading and writing, though. So if you want to practice speech it won't help.

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By *rcticFoxxx OP Woman
over a year ago

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Today I've spoken more Greek in one day than I've ever spoken before. Why? Because the person I'm speaking to doesn't speak English!

There's lots of miming going on but I know a couple of words so that helps.

I'm a lot more motivated to learn the language now.

It's hard though so any tips on learning a new language would be great.

Hi,

I have a good method/software I used when learning Italian.

Does it do Greek?

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By *rcticFoxxx OP Woman
over a year ago

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"I can teach you Spanish

MrsSB

Let me master Greek first then I'll try Spanish xD

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can teach you Spanish

MrsSB

Let me master Greek first then I'll try Spanish xD "

Yes, PM for details.

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By *rcticFoxxx OP Woman
over a year ago

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"Well done. Does the other half help at all?

Yeah but my reluctance to try hard enough is stumping all efforts. I'm gonna try harder though

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By *am-RaiderMan
over a year ago

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I'm really hoping to get the hang of English at some point. X

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By *randMrs Spanish BrunetteCouple
over a year ago

home sweet home

"I can teach you Spanish

MrsSB

Let me master Greek first then I'll try Spanish xD "

Offer stands.

Mrs SB

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By *rcticFoxxx OP Woman
over a year ago

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"Marc can speak about 6 languages. I don't really know how he does it, it's natural to him.

It was wonderful. He really enjoyed it and learned from it. It only helps with reading and writing, though. So if you want to practice speech it won't help."

I'd love to know that many languages. I don't think there's enough space in my head though haha.

Reading and writing Greek is something I'll look at when I can speak it... it makes my brain hurt to look at it written down

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm currently studying Brazilian Portuguese with Pimsleur.

After that I'm going to try my hand at Japanese and Hindi

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By *awty MaxWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

I speak fluently 4 languages and rubbish in another 2. I have learnt languages all my life.

I would recommend, Babbel, it is a good app. You can do the free lessons if you don't want to pay.

Youtube is also good to pick up the accent and basic vocabulary.

Don't be embarrassed to watch and use kids books and videos, they are really good.

Usborne books also do languages with an internet link but i am not sure if they do Greek (First thousand words in..., I think it is called)

You can also try your local greek restaurant, am sure they will be happy to practice with you.

Good luck OP and have fun x

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By *awty MaxWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"I'm currently studying Brazilian Portuguese with Pimsleur.

After that I'm going to try my hand at Japanese and Hindi

Japanese writing and speaking is a nightmare, but good fun

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think immersion does tend to be the best way to learn a language, sort of sink or swim really.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm currently studying Brazilian Portuguese with Pimsleur.

After that I'm going to try my hand at Japanese and Hindi

Japanese writing and speaking is a nightmare, but good fun

I'll stick with speaking to start with,but I'll let you know how I get on

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