I listen to alot of Dutch radio because iam learning Dutch.What will this do for me?

Question

thanks xxxx

Answer 1

Listening to the radio in a language you're learning really helps, as it's a great way to improve your understanding of spoken language. Written language is relatively easy to understand, as it doesn't have an accent and you can look the words up easily in the dictionary, however if you actually have to hold a conversation with someone, especially someone who doesn't realise you're not a native speaker, you can get really lost if they're speaking at normal speed.

Listening to the radio gets you used to the language at natural speed, and also gives you a chance to hear what it sounds like with a native-speaker accent, so you'll be better able to pick out words and understand the gist of what's being said, even if you can't make an exact word for word translation. That'll stand you in good stead as your confidence will improve, and you'll also be able to follow the conversation and formulate replies more easily.

One of the tasks we were given when I was studying languages at 6th form and uni was to transcribe audio extracts, for example radio or tv interviews. We were also asked to translate articles or transcripts with an emphasis on sounding natural (using idioms etc) rather than absolute pinpoint accuracy, and I found that listening to the radio helped me do this as I was better able to translate idioms having heard them in their "home" context than if i were just using a dictionary.

Best of luck, and keep up the good work!

Answer 2

I am a dutch speaking person and know how difficult it is to learn dutch. I think that listening to the radio will truly help you because it is the only way to learn to use the theoretical knowledge you have, especially if you do not get the chance to practise it often in conversations with others. I wil also help you to get used to the different accents people have. If you manage to understand more or less everything that is being said on the radio, it will be a confirmation for you that you have really mastered the language properly. Good luck!

Answer 3

Listening to dutch radio stations is a great way to learn the language. However I reckon you will learn faster if you lived there for a while or had occasional conversations in dutch. Most people from holland can speak english so it would'nt be hard to find someone you could learn from.
try this website www.mylanguageexchange.com and good luck.

Answer 4

it is going to help in the technique yet you are able to't be taught dutch by employing merely listening to the radio. Get your self a dictionary and attempt to translate many of the words you hear on the radio or television. attempt to repeat some words to coach your speech. you will get there.

Answer 5

It will give you an ear for voice speed, and intonation, as well as a grounding in everyday dutch.

Answer 6

it will help if you are learning it and you can understand a bit of what they are saying, i listened to a french radio when i learned french id say it helps a lot.

Answer 7

ok just to listen, but if you try to imitate their pronounciation, you should make an appointment ahead of time with a throat doctor to get medication to remove the damage to your throat from that gutteral gargling sound language.

Answer 8

You will start to eat huge quantities of cheese, live below sea level, wear wooden shoes and feel superior to the Belgians.