My husband and young children are bilingual and I feel sad that I can’t speak to them in or understand the second language (we do one parent on language so all my husband’s communication with the children is in his language).
I’ve been using Pimsleur for a year or 2 now but I’m not getting very far. My memory is hopeless and it feels like an insurmountable task.
How do I get fluent/semi fluent in a foreign language as an adult? It must be possible but feels impossible.
I’m time poor and sleep deprived too which doesn’t help, but that won’t change for some years.
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User854 · 28/03/2024 21:36
User854 · 28/03/2024 21:36
My husband and young children are bilingual and I feel sad that I can’t speak to them in or understand the second language (we do one parent on language so all my husband’s communication with the children is in his language).
I’ve been using Pimsleur for a year or 2 now but I’m not getting very far. My memory is hopeless and it feels like an insurmountable task.
How do I get fluent/semi fluent in a foreign language as an adult? It must be possible but feels impossible.
I’m time poor and sleep deprived too which doesn’t help, but that won’t change for some years.
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AquaCrow · 29/03/2024 09:35
@fungipie
goingtotown
"Use Translator app."
"And how is that going to help her learn the language. What a (sorry but ) stupid comment"
Don't be so rude. I am learning a language and use Duolingo and a translator app. The translator app is useful for me. I use the conversation function and it helps me practice my pronunciation. Some of the sounds are really difficult for me to say correctly so I practice until the translator app can understand me easily. It's really useful.
So I think you were unpleasant and wrong with your comment.
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