Myths of Learning a Foreign Language
Learning Foreign Languages – Myths
- I don’t know English language well. I can’t learn a foreign language.
Busted – English, like most other languages, originates from Latin. So if you think you cannot learn a language because of shallow English knowledge, then you probably need to learn Latin and not English. You must learn any new language like a baby learns his mother tongue, without any prior knowledge at all. The process might be slow, but that shouldn’t stop you from learning a language at all. Growth needs time and language learning is growing in its own way.
- Kids learn second languages quickly.
Busted – Learning a language is not limited to any age. Anyone and everyone can learn a second language. Right skills of learning, dedication and patience is the base of learning a new language. One more thing that one needs to consider here is, adults have many more responsibilities as compared to kids and that is why the time required for learning a new language is longer. But once the brain is focused, learning a new language is as quick as a kid.
- Travel to the country where your target language is spoken.
Busted: Saying that, it is not wrong to do so, as it gives you a deeper insight about why the language is spoken the way it is spoken. If you know the culture of a country is the base of language. It’s an added benefit if you visit that country, but definitely not a must. One can learn a language otherwise too. In this age where the world has come closer because of the Internet and latest communication technologies, learning a language and speaking like a native is pretty easy. One just needs to learn it regularly and consistently. To get the right accents and pronunciations, one can listen to podcasts and songs, watch movies or series. Just need to be at it.
- CDs, books and Apps are the quickest ways to learn a language.
Busted: While they are helpful in your language journey, you can’t rely on them completely. The knowledge in these materials are limited and cannot talk about each and every aspect of life. Learning a language becomes easier and natural when you start applying it in your day to day life. Watching movies and series will help you know the humor and cultural aspect of that language. Listening to audiobooks, podcasts will bring you closer to pronunciations and understanding the contextual language. Writing and reading more in your target language will add extra stars in your language journey.
