What are the stages of language learning?

Question

What specific gradual process is undergone by persons when they are in the process of learning a new language conceptualized as a construction of phonetics, grammar and usage of the new language?

Answer 1

There are three phases in the language learning process: beginner, intermediate and advanced. For the time being, beginners are concerned with means of comprehension and production of isolated simple utterances. Intermediates use certain listening and speaking practices, such as the 'walking technique'. To become fluent , advanced speakers must first hold a conversation with someone who is fluent in the language.

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Beginner:
1. Find a good learning resource
2. Get an understanding of basic sentences
3. Type notes and review them regularly
4. Use the language!! Speak and write in it.

Intermediate:
1. High quality listening resource (ie. podcasts) designed for those learning the language
      -listen to the program every day while walking
     -repeat short phrases you understand, trying to match the speaker's pronunciation
     -when you're ready: repeat the word of phrase into Google translate

Advanced:
-talk with people in the target language
      -iTalki
      -HelloTalk
      -actually talk to someone irl

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"Step 1: Find a good learning resource" Please make a full content on this lol

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"Learning how to write by hand is time consuming, and in my opinion it's not particularly useful."
Chinese and Japanese learners: ️️
"How often do you write with a pen and paper in your native language? I'm guessing pretty rarely."
Me: side eyes

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I love learning languages! Motivation is definitely the number one thing for me (as well as many others). If you genuinely want in your heart to learn a language you will learn it. Great content!

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I've been learning languages since I was a teenager and it's been such a rewarding journey. I learn English, German, Italian and Turkish and, like the speaker, I'm not a language genius, just someone who has found effective methods. It's refreshing to hear honest advice about language learning.

Quick-fix promises can be tempting, but real progress takes time and effort. I've found that consistent time every day, even if it's just 15 minutes, really pays off. The speaker's walking technique is brilliant! I've used similar methods and they've helped me improve my listening and speaking skills so much.

Connecting with native speakers, whether online or in person, has also been invaluable. Making mistakes can feel embarrassing, but they're part of the learning process. It has actually helped me improve more quickly. Overall, this content is full of practical tips and encouragement, and I can't wait to incorporate some of these ideas into my own language learning routine!

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1. Find a good learning resource, learn the basics of making sentences, type out useful vocab

2. Find a listening material, walk while listening, repeat the words you understand, take note of the frequently used vocab that you don't understand

3. Have a conversation with a native speaker, only use the language you are learning to conversate

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I've been studying English for almost 2 years now.
I can express and show a lot of my thoughts easily and sometimes spontaneously
I guess I have a long English learning journey ahead of me that I should enjoy

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Totally agree with you with the fact that learning a language really well does not take 2 weeks! Finally someone says it. :) Even as a philologist you will always have new things to learn and to improve. So language learning process is something that never ends if you want to speak well. If you stop practicing, you will forget a lot of vocabulary.

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from what people are saying, learning a language is a lot like learning an instrument. at first you practice the basics like posture and proper technique depending on the instrument. you start learning how to play certain notes and even some chords.

from there you try to link some of those notes and chords in a way that makes sense. you build your muscle memory and dexterity and after awhile the awkwardness and sensory overload starts to go away and you feel yourself flowing a little more. its easier to hit certain notes and you generally play them better and clearer.

at that point you're able to learn a song, and another, and another; improving your ears, timing, and technique where the music you're playing actually is starting to sound good. you'll find yourself recognizing certain notes and maybe even some chords in songs you might hear around. you're getting familiar with the scale your instruments tuned in which gives you freedom the to play around a little since you understand what does and doesn't sound good together.

you're now familiar with the learning process and you know how to improve in specific areas. you know where to go for help and resources if you need it and you're capable of learning independently if you haven't been already. from here things tend to smooth out as you get more and more experienced. pretty soon you're able to play for other people or even play well enough to join a band for jam sessions.

understanding this instrument will also make it easier to learn another, as you already know what to expect.

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I'm 14 years old. I learn German and Italian. Thanks for this advices. They may help me to continue learning languages. I really enjoyed reading this.