Learning a foreign language can seem daunting at the best of times. We all remember the foreign language lessons we were obliged to attend at high school, irrespective of whether we were invested in learning one. Imagine learning a foreign language before Google translate and other tech tools could assist us in our efforts of acquiring such an essential skill.
Today, the good news is that apps and devices are available to help us learn a foreign language. So many options are available that choosing which one can be pretty tricky. From the quickest growing languages such as Spanish to the lesser-used languages that we want to preserve, such as Welsh, there are ways to support the process with technology. Be prepared for many challenges, discovery, and mind expansion as you become the master of writing and speaking in a new tongue.
Language learning is a rewarding experience. It simply feels magnifique when you walk away from a conversation that requires you to converse in a language different from your mother tongue.
Are Some Languages Easier To Learn Than Others?
English is the most widely spoken secondary language as it is compulsory in many parts of the world to learn until a certain age. In addition, it’s often the spoken language for building international relations and the language of online communication. It may be easier to learn because of this and the fact that there is a lot of worldwide media, music, and film that use English. That means a lot of learners have exposure to English in their day-to-day lives, which could help them understand its sounds and vocabulary.
Arabic, Russian, and Mandarin are amongst the most challenging languages to learn due to their Cyrillic and Logo syllabic writing styles, not to mention Arabic is written from right to left. However, the objective difficulty in learning these sorts of languages is relative to a few factors like which part of the world you are from and whether you have been exposed to these alphabets, sounds, and conventions previously. For example, it makes sense that it would be easier for Europeans to learn languages of European origin than languages of Asian or Aboriginal origin due to more exposure in the media.
Learning any language is no mean feat, so whether you had to master a different alphabet or not is irrelevant to a certain extent. However, it is easier now than ever on the one hand to master a foreign language due to the plethora of digital tools, books, and multi-linguists on our doorsteps nowadays.
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Impress Your Amore
There are many reasons why people decide to learn a foreign language. It can be to impress their partner, friends, family, or it may even be the requirement of a specific job opening. One thing is for sure, it is highly gratifying. What better way to express your affection to your partner or secret admirer than by saying it in one of the romance languages such as French, Spanish, Portuguese, or Italian.
Ultimately, start by taking small, simple steps, and it does not matter if you want to learn a few phrases or speak like a native. Go at your own pace and allow yourself to be immersed yourself in language and culture. You might just surprise yourself so much that you end up dating someone who can’t converse in your native language.
