Learning a new language...?

Question

I want to learn Hungarian (I'm 1/8 Hungarian) but it's not exactly popular. I found a good website and plan to use that. I'm also learning French (at school) since I don't know anyone who speaks Hungarian there's no one to correct my mistakes. How can I motivate myself more and is it easier if you plan on what you will learn and when, intead of learning when it's extremely conveniant? All/any answers are welcome.

Sorry for spelling errors-
Alika613

Answer 1

want u to learn greek?? i'll be glad to teach u some! [e-mail]

Answer 2

Where do you live? If it's a fairly large metropolitan area, you may find some local Hungarian clubs or civic organizations full of people who can help you with pronunciation.

(I won't agree with you that Hungarian is not popular, but I've had Hungarians tell me that only Hungarians speak it!)

A Hungarian community center or club would be very happy to find a young 1/8 Hungarian who wants to learn the language and will probably invite you to all their parties ;-)

Answer 3

It is very good that you are wanting to learn a non-popular language! I also have! I motivate myself more easily then others since I constantly want to learn more and more, unlike some people that rather watch TV. You really have to learn the language, that should be your motivation.
Yes I found it easier to plan out when and what I was going to learn, I made up a plan to learn as much as I can about one part of the language, for instance, say I still had to learn greetings, I learned the inside and out of greetings for a week. For instance, I learned the different greetings and the grammer behind them and then make up a test at the end of the week and test how much I know. Also since there is no one to correct your mistakes in pronouceation, get cds and or cdroms that teach you words and how to pronouce them, www.byki.com offers free software before you buy it. Or if they don't have the language you want goole it.

Answer 4

What Blueprair says is an excellent idea, but if you don't have such opportunities where you live, buy yourself a web microphone and get on SKYPE or one of the messenger programs. I learned Portuguese because I met a lady in Brazil via SKYPE and wanted to get to know her, and I already had the intention of getting my highschool Spanish back using Skype. I'll bet too that there're lots of Hungarians online who want to learn English. Just find them, and do a language exchange. It works. You just have to take the initiative, and once you find a partner or partners who have lots of patience with you, practice, practice, practice. Also find interesting stuff on line to read, and tune in to a good radio station, download some music. The website will be a great resource. You'll also want some good dictionaries, and I'm not talking about just translation software. Practice when you have the time, and don't worry too much about your progress. If you're committed you will learn it.

Answer 5

I don't know if it matters too much if you plan what you learn when. However, I think it might be good for you to have a schedule to learn regularly, because if you go too long between learning sessions you might forget what you have learned.

You don't necessarily need correction. In fact, language learners pass through stages when they are learning a new language. Even if you get correction, you will still probably pass through those stages. So maybe it doesn't matter that there is no one around to correct you.

I think it's great that you are interested in learning languages. I hope you have a wonderful time!

Answer 6

I used Berlitz language learning program. The teachers can work with you, and it's a great program to learn though. The only downside is it's expensive, and you'd most likley have to commute for classes.

Try Rosseta Stone, I here it's very good. It's still expensive however.

Answer 7

I can teach u Spanish but i don't know how to speak french.