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Murtaza Hussain
@mazmhussain
I have heard some people say they will stop teaching their kids languages in the future due to advancements in translation technology. While I welcome this technology as an aid I think ending language learning is a mistake. I can speak four languages proficiently: English, Urdu, Persian and Turkish. I can also dust off my French and Arabic when need be. I cannot express how much this knowledge has enriched my life. Language is deeply wedded in culture in an intimate way beyond getting information across. Talking to your mother-in-law through an app just doesn’t establish the same human connection. Language learning has neurological benefits that studies suggest can slow brain aging and stave off degenerative disease. Where I see apps fitting in is as an augmentative tool for learning that makes training your brain easier than ever. But we should keep training our brains. I wrote an article on my method to help all language learners: https://mazmhussain.substack.com/p/how-to-teach-yourself-a-new-language
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AJ
@awedjob.eth
“no knowledge is ever truly wasted” Agree 100%! This coupled with your curious mind and adventurous spirit has made you truly wise. You have inspired me. Perhaps I will set about learning Persian. Maybe I can ask @hanisart for a recommendation on who can be my tutor.
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Murtaza Hussain
@mazmhussain
I find Persian a very ideal language to learn for English speakers (similar syntax and structure despite different alphabet as its an Indo-European language)
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