Re: So I've been trying to learn another language...

Trigle_Shot <LuisMartinezTorres@xxxxxxxxx> writes:

On Jan 6, 12:04 am, Ben Finney <bignose+hates-s...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Of all things to learn, a language is particularly insusceptible
to learning by buying materials and self-studying only. Your first
priority should be to find other people who speak the language, at
a level higher than you, with whom you can converse face-to-face;
ideally, native speakers of the language.

[...] I would appreciate it if you could comply with my request in
suggesting some sort of basis short of finding a native speaker (and
face to face of all!).

The reason that I gave the above suggestion was not because of any
refusal to comply, but rather that the suggestion applies no matter
your goals for learning the language.

As for suggestions on what material would be useful, that *does*
depend on your goals. So, why are you learning Japanese, and what do
you hope to be able to do with the language?

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Ben Finney
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