Don't try to memorize vocabulary! #languagelearning #vocabulary #polyglot

[cannonieh]

I've been reviewing Anki's flashcards for a month at least 40 minutes a day. Ultimately, this has become boring and I feel that it now has a tiny bit of a positive impact on my language learning

I think Steve is right. Reviewing too often is not the best option but the constant exposure to new content as well as seeing the same words in different contexts over and over again is much better

[ernestorevollar]

I love this helpful advice from Steve. 🥰

[dondanny]

Be consistent in any language you are learning. Language learning is like a relationship; you have to put in the work!”

[shoutfay]

Hence why comprehensible input for language learning works. Great!

[mahikannakiham]

This is so true. I must have tried like 10 times to remember "madera" in spanish and failed because...when the hell am I ever gonna need that word? Then started playing Minecraft recently in spanish and, well... necesito madera todo el tiempo...mas madera!!! So yeah, I won't forget madera now.

[-LightSmit]

The key is balancing Anki with exposure. I’ve managed that

[royalyarbrough]

I’m so confused. I’m learning Russian. I feel like I should build a good basis of vocabulary. And then use that vocabulary one case at a time. What do I do?!?

[Chuck_Greene]

Can you try that method without knowing any of the language, or would that just be stupid?

[nsp]

but you need to memorize grammar rules. and gramma is vital in learning language

[nooneontheearth]

I know you were not born in Japan and haven't taken Japanese education, but as a Japanese who have been trained to increase vocabulary in way that you say "discouraging", I don't think so. I don't forget english words I memorized during junior high or high school and still increase vocabulary by those vocabulary books.
It depends on peoples' preferences. I'm disappointed that you two just disrespect Japanese education.

[Yurstrlwys]

Toefulll……
Master please tell me you won’t send me foot pics…

[_sparrowhawk]

Students have been watching TV shows for decades, and it hasn't helped them learn a new language - what's the insight here?