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vani-is-typing · 1 year
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Well, guess what, folks? I bagged it.
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linguistness · 1 year
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Best language learning tips & masterlists from other bloggers I’ve come across
(these posts are not my own!)
THE HOLY GRAIL of language learning (-> seriously tho, this is the BEST thing I’ve ever come across)
Tips:
Some language learning exercises and tips
20 Favorite Language Learning Tips
what should you be reading to maximize your language learning?
tips for learning a language (things i wish i knew before i started)
language learning and langblr tips
Tips on how to read in your target language for longer periods of time
Tips and inspiration from Fluent in 3 months by Benny Lewis
Tips for learning a sign language
Tips for relearning your second first language
How to:
how to self teach a new language
learning a language: how to
learning languages and how to make it fun
how to study languages
how to practice speaking in a foreign language
how to learn a language when you don’t know where to start
how to make a schedule for language learning
How to keep track of learning more than one language at the same time
Masterposts:
Language Study Master Post
Swedish Resources Masterpost
French Resouces Masterpost
Italian Resources Masterpost
Resource List for Learning German
Challenges:
Language-Sanctuary Langblr Challenge
language learning checkerboard challenge
Word lists:
2+ months of language learning prompts
list of words you need to know in your target language, in 3 levels
Other stuff:
bullet journal dedicated to language learning
over 400 language related youtube channels in 50+ languages
TED talks about language (learning)
Learning the Alien Languages of Star Trek
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Feel free to reblog and add your own lists / masterlists!
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hsinnii · 6 months
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accommodations i’ve had approved as an autistic college student
helloooo today i finally had a meeting with the disability office and have accommodations after 2 years of being in college without them. im autistic and have cptsd/dissociative issues and had a hard time finding what was even available to me to request for accommodations so i wanted to make a list to help anyone else who might be having trouble.
• Priority registration
i get to register for classes earlier each term to make sure i can create schedules that’ll work for my routine
• Extended time on assignments
self explanatory i think? was also offered extended time on tests or a separate room to take them but testing isnt where i struggle
• Flexible attendance
as long as i email beforehand i dont have to stick as strictly to professors attendance policies
• Alternative formats
if i buy a physical textbook i can request the ebook/pdf/audiobook for free to have multiple methods of studying depending on what works for me on a given day
• Note taking
allowed to audio record class and send to a service called messenger pigeon who will give me a transcript of the class and professional notes based on it
• Access to lecture notes
able to access professors lecture notes prior to class/instruction
• Devices
allowed to have phone/ipad/laptop for social buffering and notes in classes that may have policies against electronics
• Flexible participation
no cold calling, option to work alone for group projects/assignments, not required to present in front of class
if anyone has any questions lmk these are just what i have been able to get at my school so far! hope it helps
edit: this is blowing up so fellow autistics, students, language nerds, etc pls be my mutual i want friends lol my dms are also open any time !!
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learnelle · 5 months
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Spent all day at the library catching up on psychology lectures, doing french assignments and translating irish poems 💓
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linglangplanet · 9 months
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How to learn a language the fun (and easy) way:
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1 - Watch native films/dramas
This is not only fun, but will also help your ears adjust to the speed and tones of native speakers. You will start to differentiate individual words and sounds. This is not a voice over or language teacher speaking - these are natives who speak rapid-fire, and with lots of slang thrown in. You'll also learn about the country's culture, etiquette rules and general way of life.
Matt vs Japan (YouTube) learnt Japanese through watching anime. You can also learn through native resources like manga. And this is how babies learn naturally - through an endless stream of language input. Eventually they recognise word, intonation and grammar patterns.
For free Korean/Japanese/Chinese dramas check out Viki, or you can find a variety of languages on Netflix, or even YouTube (good for Russian ones!)
2 - Find a translated version of books/films
If you know a book series by heart, find the translated version and go through them slowly. Since you already know the plot, you'll associate new words with their meanings much faster. You can also do this with films you've watched repeatedly, like the Disney classics.
3 - Chat with natives
Use apps like HelloTalk, Tandem or Hilokal to chat (for free!) with native speakers around the world. Honestly, this is the fastest way to learn, especially because they use everyday expressions/slang. It's also the most fun way because you're essentially just making foreign friends.
4 - Browse the internet in your TL
YouTube, twitter, Tumblr, forums, whatever. Google a recipe in Spanish. Check the news in German. Create a YouTube account specifically for Arabic. You can also make Spotify playlists in your TL, and listen to them instead of your usual native ones.
5 - Create content
Compose a song
Keep a diary
Start a blog
Create a YouTube channel
Write a passionate essay
Write a short story
...in your target language.
6 - Latch onto something cultural you love
Fall in love with Russian literature and start wading your way through Crime and Punishment. Get obsessed with Hindi Bollywood movies, or Italian opera, or Japanese anime/manga. Research into your TL country's history in that foreign language. Binge Korean dramas or kpop idol interviews. Anything, as long as you're passionate about it.
Hope that helps, and let me know if you have any other ideas :)
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expiationist · 2 months
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study days + pastel desk setup
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outsassing-nero · 11 months
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a real beast of a week is almost overrr (just have a 7h shift tomorrow left heh)!!! i’ve written a lot and read a lot, and even managed to edit my journal article!!
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michelle-languages · 1 year
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How to use Notion for Language Learners - a masterpost
So, I have been learning languages for a while now, and one of the things I have always been struggling with is having a space that could gather all the info I need, the spreads I used to make on my bullet journal, and maybe even something more.
Notion has become my best friend all over the last couple of years, but as I am a pretty sick perfectionist, I am still mastering the art of creating efficient templates, but I am slowly overcoming this problem of mine… In the meantime enjoy my favorite YouTube videos all about Notion x Language Learning:
how to make the best language learning plan | notion templates | AD by Anna Lenks
ULTIMATE LANGUAGE PLANNER IN NOTION FOR POLYGLOTS by me :)
How to make a language learning plan that WORKS ✨ Notion for language learners by Elysse Speaks
How To Make A Sentence Mining Database in Notion | Language Learning | Tutorial + Free Template by Leafling Learns
How I Created a 30-Day Language Study Plan That Works! by Shea Jordan
Create a language learning schedule that works + Notion Template! by Jusuf
updating my language learning notion 🖊 by Jo Renee Languages
Language Learning: Notion, RemNote And Reverso (French) by Red Gregory
How I plan and organize my life and languages | Notion tour 📝 by Lindie Botes
Hope you enjoyed this post, in the meantime I'll go and create the best language-learning hub you will ever see
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hanaflorbloom · 2 months
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why cant kanji just get like... downloaded into my brain
like im just a girl. why must i learn kanji 😞
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em-nikolaev · 8 months
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A Few Fun Little Language Learning Tips
Hello, these are a few little tips I've found on my language learning odyssey that you may find fun or helpful
Accents! This can be a great way to 'warm up' before speaking more in depth, or a training exercise, but a fun way I've found to get myself to make French sounds (it works for any language really) is to speak English (or insert native language here) with an exaggerated accent that comes from someone speaking your target language, I find this a fun way to get the sounds of a language you're trying to speak into your head in order to make speaking easier (great for speaking exam practice)
Use addictive social media for profit! So this would be best for intermediate to advanced learners, but a way to learn more slang, grow your vocabulary, and just generally get more language input in an easy way is to create a dedicated social media account in your TL and simply lurk, do you spend hours doom scrolling short form video content? Do it guilt free by doing it in your TL, do you like cat memes? read them in your TL, it's addictive, and low energy, so you can do it even when your brain feels like a fried egg
Need a pen pal? Try Ai! So, speaking to real people in your TL can be a daunting task, for reasons ranging from the fear of saying something wrong to just plain stranger danger, so a safer (and totally free) alternative can be through ai chat bots, you can do this with dedicated language learning bots or with just plain old ChatGPT
Nostalgia Bait! One of the most beautiful things about visual art is the fact that it is a universal language in itself, certain symbols can hold significance wherever you go, so re-watching animated TV shows from your childhood or watching new TV content made for kids in your TL can be a great way to add to your vocabulary, and in call & response shows, generate responses and make them more complex if you like, to add more intrigue
When in doubt, write it out! I personally struggle a lot with conjugation, so if you do to, here's a solution I found, use Quizlet learn to help drill conjugation, and when your free rounds run out, you can manually use the flash cards to use the same effective learning strategy (or pay for Quizlet plus, but I, personally would rather eat a dusty lamp then pay for something that, in my opinion, should be free to all learners)
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izicodes · 1 year
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Studying can be a daunting task, especially when we're not feeling motivated or don't know where to start. Luckily you are on Tumblr, where the Tumblr Studyblr community lives!
A group of individuals who share their study tips, techniques, and challenges to help motivate and inspire others.
As a member of this community, I've compiled a master post of study challenges created by Studyblr bloggers. These challenges aim to help students stay on track, improve their focus, and achieve their academic goals. So you can join in and start achieving your academic potential!
>> 𝐍 𝐨 𝐭 𝐞
If you know any other challenges or you've created ones yourself and want to share them, do message me with the link to the post so I can update the list! I too will be creating some, more coding-related ones as I am a coding studyblr (codeblr) blog! That's all and hope you find a challenge you'd like to start!
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@tranquilstudy's Studyblr Challenge - 𝒍 𝒊 𝒏 𝒌 
@sub-at-omic-studies' Study Challenge - 𝒍 𝒊 𝒏 𝒌 
@wecandoit’s Study Challenege - 𝒍 𝒊 𝒏 𝒌 
@cheereader's The “Back To College” Study Challenge - 𝒍 𝒊 𝒏 𝒌 
@myhoneststudyblr's The Studyblr Community Challenge - 𝒍 𝒊 𝒏 𝒌 
@ddaengstudies' Wabi-Sabi Studyblr Challenge - 𝒍 𝒊 𝒏 𝒌
@hayley-studies' 30-Day Study Challenge - 𝒍 𝒊 𝒏 𝒌 
@ddaengstudies' Zoomester Studyblr Challenge - 𝒍 𝒊 𝒏 𝒌
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@cheereader's Summer Studying Challenge: Southern Hemisphere Edition - 𝒍 𝒊 𝒏 𝒌
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@cheereader's South Hemisphere Autumn Challenge: 2023 Edition - 𝒍 𝒊 𝒏 𝒌  
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@stu-dna's January Study Challenge - 𝒍 𝒊 𝒏 𝒌
@planningforpatience's February Study Love Challenge - 𝒍 𝒊 𝒏 𝒌 
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@alfalfaaarya’s 21-Day Productivity Challenge - 𝒍 𝒊 𝒏 𝒌 
@work-before-glory's G's Productivity Challenge - 𝒍 𝒊 𝒏 𝒌
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@moltre-se-s' 30 Day Langblr Challenge - 𝒍 𝒊 𝒏 𝒌
@drunkbloodyqueen’s The language challenge - 𝒍 𝒊 𝒏 𝒌
@caramelcuppaccino's 20 Language Learning Challenge - 𝒍 𝒊 𝒏 𝒌 
@prepolygot’s Langblr Reactivation Challenge - 𝒍 𝒊 𝒏 𝒌 
@onigiriforears's Target Language Reading Challenge - 𝒍 𝒊 𝒏 𝒌
@prepolyglot's Langblr Reactivation Challenge - 𝒍 𝒊 𝒏 𝒌 
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@friend-crow's Tarot Study Challenge - 𝒍 𝒊 𝒏 𝒌   
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vani-is-typing · 1 year
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Duolingo and I have a very on and off relationship. In the last two weeks, that relationship has been in its ON phase. Now, two days ago I thought that at the end of this week, I wanted to be at the very top of the leaderboard of the Diamond League. So that's what I did.
I spent more time on the language learning app than I usually do and just twenty four hours before this week was up, I came out at the top, the gold medal next to my name. But a few hours ago, I get a notification that this person, let's call them Mr. X, has took over my first spot.
Any other day, I would have taken it like a champ, what with me being a rather laid back individual. Really, I can count on my hands the number of times I've truly been determined to have something. And just this once, I wanted to be at the top.
And hence started a race between Mr. X and I to see who would come out on top. One hour, I'm up there and the next he is. And so on and so forth it goes, till it stops and it's just me left. Alone, at the very peak of the leaderboard, tranquil in being superior.
Except it's not over yet. Fifteen more hours remain till the decision is made. My rank can still possibly be overthrown. And unlike before, I cannot do anything about it now because I am supposed to go to sleep.
So let us hope that Mr. X does not surpass me to become the winner in the time that I am asleep. Let us hope, that this time, it is I who conquers the Duolingo Diamond League Leaderboard.
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linguistness · 8 months
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Language Learning Tip #2
Copying texts into a notebook
Choose some short & fun texts, something like fairy tales, local news, wikipedia entries etc. in your target language and copy the text into a notebook, leaving a bit of space at the side. Then go over the text again and mark any words you didn't know & write down their translation or definition next to the text. Also check for any unknown & difficult grammar you noticed and mark that in a different colour.
By writing in your target language (even if it's just copying) you'll get used to the sentence structure and overall grammar of your target language. If you do this regularly, you'll soon find it more easy to form and produce sentences by yourself!
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adhd-languages · 11 days
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Keeping up your Languages when you’re Busy
Confession: I’ve been slacking on Japanese recently because my life has been so hectic recently. So here are some of the ways I’ve been trying to keep it in my brain when I can’t dedicate a lot of time to studying.
CHANGE YOUR PHONE LANGUAGE
This applies to computers as well! This is the easiest way to ensure you see at least some of your target language every day. It’s good for any level, even beginners.
If you haven’t already done this, do it now. I understand that some things are important and you need to be sure you understand them — in that case, you can always change individual apps to have different languages, just look up the app name in settings.
Podcasts/Music
Find some podcasts in your target language and listen to them before bed, during your commute, whatever. There are lots of podcasts made specifically for learners, or you can look up topics in your target language to find a podcast you might enjoy.
Music is also an amazing way to hear your target language being used. If you find an artist you like, that’s another good way to study your TL! Follow them on socials, look up interviews with them, etc.
Talk to Yourself
Any spare minute you have, talk to yourself in your target language. It doesn’t need to be out loud. You can have a conversation with yourself, try to express how you’re feeling, make up stories, or just describe the things around you in your target language. This is also a good way to see what kind of vocabulary you’re missing.
Apps
Duolingo has fired a ton of translators and started using crappy AI translations — so they’re probably not the best choice.
I’d recommend dictionary app that has some sort of flash card feature is also good, or an anki deck. Drops is good, and has a lot of languages, but keep in mind you’ll need audio. Anything that’s easy to get out and do for even just a few minutes is perfect.
Apps won’t teach you a language on their own, but doing a little every day helps remind me the language exists and keeps it in my mind.
Texting/Writing/Posting
Whether your friends know your TL or not, force them to experience it by randomly messaging in Japanese! Or, if you feel fancy, download an app like “HelloTalk”, “Tandem”, “Speaky”, “Tabee”…there are a lot.
If you keep a digital journal (like I do…inconsistently), try to write some entries in your TL.
If you have a blog, which I assume you do, post in your TL. Even if you’re a beginner, you can make a sideblog dedicated to saying stuff like “I’m hungry” and “Green is my favourite colour” in your target language.
Open your notes app and just write random words you can remember or sentences you can string together.
I know it’s really difficult, and don’t beat yourself up because you aren’t studying as hard. A language can be a lifelong companion — you’ll have phases of studying constantly, and sometimes it’ll take the back seat, but there’s no rush to learn it. Have a great day :)!
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linglangplanet · 10 months
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How To Romanticise Language Learning
TL = Target Language
Buy a new folder, highlighters and journal all in a specific colour for your TL
Find a drama/series to fall in love with
Create music playlists for different moods (e.g. aggressive rap/upbeat pop/sad songs/old classics)
Cook a traditional meal from the country of your TL
Make a summary sheet of some big historical event that shaped the country of your TL
Learn about the traditional dress (and colour significance) from your TL country
Compose a song in your TL
Research into famous art from your TL country (e.g. Japanese Irezumi) and try to recreate it in a sketchbook
Find a classic tale written in your TL (e.g. War and Peace in Russian)
Make an aesthetic Pinterest board that summarises your TL
Research into classic architecture built in your TL country
Designate a special area to study your TL (and make that area minimalist/pretty)
Make an aesthetic Pinterest board about travelling to your TL country
Write a poem in your TL
Write a short story in your TL
Keep a diary in your TL
Find a favourite YouTube channel in your TL
Write up a list of reasons why you're learning this TL and pin it up on the wall (read whenever you need motivation!)
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expiationist · 2 months
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one of my favorite ways to study is by copying down the short stories in the back of the genki textbook for writing practice, and translating it as i go~
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