I'm learning Macedonian from my friend. I don't know where to start though, is it with the numbers, greetings, or what?
I've never really bothered to learn another language, so I don't know what they start off teaching you, and what comes next once you've learnt a fair bit.
2007-03-11 20:22:23 · 8 answers · asked by Lisa 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Learning a second language is tough as an adult so you want to make it fun. First learn the alphabet so you know how to pronounce it. Next, as you said, learn basic greetings; hello, goodbye, my name is, what's your name, I'm from _____, where are you from, etc. Then, practice role playing to get a feel for the language.
If you are still interested, go on to learn numbers, colors and vocabulary like the body, house, etc. Try to have little mini dialogs. For example, pretend to be in a restaurant or in a shop, any place you could imagine yourself using the language.
After that, If you are still keen, I'm afraid you will have to face the grammar, especially if you want to know a language well. Also, you may want to spend time listening to the sound of the language, usually you watch tv or listen to the radio. It will probably be challenging with this language.
Finally, the best way to learn a language is to spend time in the country of the language.Good luck!
2007-03-13 13:29:41 · answer #1 · answered by oilerfan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such a language as Macedonian. This is just a Bulgarian dialect.
People in the authentic Macedonia speak the Greek language for more than 2500 years now.
2007-03-13 02:08:02 · answer #2 · answered by str1der 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would go with "emergency" phrases: Help! Call the police! Where is the hospital? Where is the bathroom? Emergency! Things like that. Then I would suggest greetings: Hello. How are you? What's your name? My name is... It's nice to meet you. After that you can learn the other things: likes, dislikes, appropriate vs. inappropriate conversation, general conversation.
2007-03-12 19:50:57 · answer #3 · answered by Dee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Starting from greeting is better. But it is the best to start it with the areas of your interest if not too heard to do so. If you are fond of arithmatics or numerology, to start with numbers will be more useful.
2007-03-11 20:55:24 · answer #4 · answered by Paresh P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I learned the cuss words first when i was learning english. I recommend greeting so you can use it when you meet your friend.
2007-03-11 20:30:49 · answer #5 · answered by J C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
learn the simple polite stuff......learn the manners...i know a few languages...all i did was start out simple and easy...hi...thank you...goodbye.......ect....you will need these more than any if you are taught the mannerisms....good luck and hope you have a good Teacher
2007-03-11 20:31:37 · answer #6 · answered by Michael K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could go to the bbc website they teach english but for you maybe you could get a copy of the readers digest. it is for 8th grade readers.
2007-03-11 20:39:26 · answer #7 · answered by maton_purple 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To start with the pronunciation and daily sentences.
2007-03-11 20:31:31 · answer #8 · answered by julio.dino 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋