I've heard it's almost impossible to learn a new language after age 30. I'm 46 and I'm having the worst time! I keep confusing words that are similar or I just plain can't remember the words for more than 5 minutes. I can read it better than listening to it, that's the hardest part for me! ....anyone with any suggestions ??
2006-11-29 13:36:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
I've learned Esperanto, Spanish, and German from books & tapes. I didn't start learning foreign languages until I was 40. I had similar problems that you described above. It does come with practice.
If I can do it, you can do it.
Immersion in the language, living in another culture is, hands-down, the best way. It's also the most disruptive to your life, and few can do it.
If you're learning on your own, some general tips for learning languages:
1. Look at people's reviews on Amazon to determine what are some of the best courses.
2. Go to the library and check out different types of courses, and see what works for you best.
3. Put aside 30 - 60 minutes per day and study some each day.
4. If you get discouraged, take a couple of days off, but set your next time to study and stick to it. If you go too long (say a week) between study sessions, you'll start forgetting.
5. Go into the experience realizing that you'll make lots of mistakes, don't worry about them and keep going.
6. Try to find someone better than you in the language to speak with. You can't learn to speak a language without speaking it. If you're trying to learn with someone else who is also learning, you'll lead each other into learning errors.
2006-11-29 13:46:59 · answer #1 · answered by rbwtexan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suggest enrolling in some sort of program, either online or in a classroom setting. You can also buy books, etc. I find the best way for me, although I am 19, is to surround myself with Spanish speakers. It really helps when you have Spanish speaking friends and you are almost forced to learn it if you want to be able to communicate effectively! :)
2006-11-29 14:20:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend the Pimsleur audio lesson series. They are conducted mostly in the target language, and are about the closest you're going to get to "immersion" without a face-to-face instructor or traveling to a foreign country.
Be warned, though... the "Quick & Simple" mini-versions of Pimsleur CD sets you see at Barnes & Noble are more or less useless. They are just enough to make you realize you need to go out and find the full-blown courses. Pimsleur has 4 different course levels for Spanish, with each level containing 15 CD's. It's terribly expensive to buy brand new... but you can find great deals on eBay and may even be able to borrow it free at a public library.
2006-11-29 16:10:55 · answer #3 · answered by Steve 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
learn from a friend who speaks spanish...then practice, practice and practice some more...i was 46 when i started learning spanish and i've made good progress
2006-11-29 13:39:38 · answer #4 · answered by thelordparadox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the Cds with the traslations and the wors in spanish and listen to it at night when you sleep
2006-11-29 13:43:53 · answer #5 · answered by lorenzo p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The language computer program called Rosetta Stone is excellent. I believe it is used by our own government.
2006-11-29 13:47:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get one of those learning cd's...they arent expensive..and just practice and watch hispanic tv..and radio..
2006-11-29 13:44:55 · answer #7 · answered by KT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to that link..it really works! belive me.....
2006-11-29 13:47:35 · answer #8 · answered by L_n_C_fReAk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.mansionspanish.com
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2006-11-29 22:12:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go here...www.spanishprograms.com
2006-11-29 13:42:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋