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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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Bratovanov🪐ツ
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Thanks for the article. It is very useful and interesting for me. I have tried different methods of learning a language and I admit it is very difficult and I still haven't found what works well for me.
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Murtaza Hussain
@mazmhussain
I feel if you stick with it long term this type of "digital immersion" really works. You just have to be patient and think of it as accumulating X number of hours (lets say 400) to get to intermediate
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Bratovanov🪐ツ
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I probably need to create a useful habit with the required number of repetitions. It seems the moment when you think you are not making progress is critical. Thank you!
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