The very hardest, even impossible, challenge for English speakers learning Chinese is to understand that the meaning and the sound and pitch of a character go together. A change in tone is a change in meaning. I doubt if any foreigner ever gets it right. - ThreadSky

witwarrior.bsky.social • 56 days ago

The very hardest, even impossible, challenge for English speakers learning Chinese is to understand that the meaning and the sound and pitch of a character go together. A change in tone is a change in meaning. I doubt if any foreigner ever gets it right.

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itry2079.bsky.social•56 days ago

I don't think you should "learn" a language. I think language is a tool and should be used. The more you use it, the better you get at it. You can use the Feynman method to translate an idea into your thoughts. But I don't think it works for language learning.

witwarrior.bsky.social•56 days ago

I agree. These days, the best possible way to learn a language, if you can’t be among its speakers, is to watch tv series from the country spoken in its language and captioned in yours. The drama makes you want to understand; the imagery colorfully illustrates the situation. It’s easy.

itry2079.bsky.social•56 days ago

Yeah, I watch hbo max and netflix with english. And I usually read aloud some English posts on bluesky. We have a group chat in which English expressions are used. I also typed English articles under the pretext of practicing typing. I like my keyboard, copy and type the articles that interest me.

witwarrior.bsky.social•56 days ago

Have you watched “Three Body Problem”? The Chinese version. Fascinating.

itry2079.bsky.social•56 days ago

Haha, I bought the whole set. My mom finished watching it, but I haven't even started yet. I read a lot of Chinese translations of Hermann Hesse's books, It's awesome. It's pleasure discuss with you. But sorry, I'm going to be late for work. Looking forward to communicating with you in the future.

witwarrior.bsky.social•56 days ago

Have a good day!

witwarrior.bsky.social•56 days ago

Yes. The act of writing down words you want to learn helps with memory.

jimftw.bsky.social•56 days ago

I worked on a job with a Polish laborer a few years ago. Long job, where you really get to know the people. He said he came to the US at 18, only knew Polish...he said he watched Sesame Street...said he never would have made it here without it helping him learn English.

witwarrior.bsky.social•56 days ago

Right! Children are learning too!

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