Learning new language  

I tried to learn how to speak Japanese a few years ago and I found it really difficult so I quit. I see the same thing with my student when I would have to teach English as their second language. Learning a new language is difficult especially if its your first step. But it all matters on your attitude anyway. If you are persistent then it wouldn't be that difficult.

Hey its really nice that your learning new language but yes its very difficult to learn but if your going to learn something new then i think that difficulty ins nothing for you so go ahead and learn the new language.

I haven't found someone who could teach me foreign language for free, new language study is of course paid here in the Philippines... I wish someone could teach me Spanish or Italian... those language sounds romantic when spoken...

I wanna learn korean too, they have a big population here in our place already, Baguio City...

Most of us will have a difficult time to learn new languages. I am also a person who wants to learn a new language since my hubby is Indian, they speak Hindi, Konkani and Bengali. Imagine that 3 languages will make me dizzy. So one at a time, I decided to learn Hindi first.

It is difficult to read through books. My best option is to go to an institute or school that offers such, but I haven't seen yet. Hubby does not have the time to assist me on my learning curve because he is also working. So most of the time, I self study, but it is insufficient. I need inter action, it will be my best tool to learn even more.

So if you have to learn Japanese, it is still best to consider other options aside from depending on a book, because it will always be hard and sadly, you are also not doing it right specially on the way to pronounce those words right.

Practice makes perfect. I have friends who speak Japanese and most of them learn to speak when they were in Japan. Some studied but they forget about it as soon as they finish schooling. You have to find a way to practice what you have learned in the classroom on your day to day dealings and with someone. Otherwise it's just going to be a waste of time and money. Cheers!

yea, learning a new language is usually difficult!
It depends on your purpose, if just for exams, then maybe not so difficult. Just remember enough words and get some dogmatic practice.
If you really need it for communication, then you need lots of practical conversations.
I majored in english, so school education helped me. The same with Japanese. I learnt Estonian in some informal way, it is not systematic, and it is very basic.
If condition allows, I hope you get some systematic learning.

hello cintoy,

I always want to learn other language,and it needs patience and dedication.
I had friends that were teaching me Hindi words,but,since it is not an actual teaching,it is really hard for me to practice and use the right words,grammar in particular.

There are schools that offer special language courses,but,i don't have extra money to spend for it.
As of now,i am relying for friends who are willing to teach me word for word.
I hope to learn more someday too,since my Indian friend here in our place is also busy with works and we seldom meet,that,they can't teach me their language for long hours.

hi cintou..

ya, it's really difficult to learn a new language. cos we'll find new words that we never speak them. maybe like Japanese or Chinese, you should study not only the vocabularies but also how to write the alphabets..or the grammar. it's the most difficult of all. but never give up trying brotha..:)

I think it is too difficult because it's take a ling time to learn a new languages.. but it is not impossible.. if you are in practicing of any languages then one day you can perfect in that.. so practice is must.. have a nice day and keep mylotting always..

Yes it is difficult to learn a new one. I had a nihonggo subject for two semesters. Every examinations, I got a high grade, or recitation. But after wards, all the learning dissapeard. To lean another language, you should move to their home country, to learn easily and get used to the language.