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N0t_5ure@lemmy.world 4 days ago
Picking up a new language is much easier if you use the Comprehensible Input method, which is fun and easy. It’s essentially learning language like a child learns. You watch videos that are 100% in the target language. In the beginning, they are super easy, with lots of props, gestures, and other context that helps convey the meaning of the words. As you pick up more and more, you watch more difficult videos. It’s amazing how fast you pick up the new language. In about 3 months I learned enough Spanish to give me around 80%+ comprehension of normal conversation, and better comprehension if the person spoke slowly and clearly. Don’t count out learning a new language, as it is a lot easier than you might think if your only experience is with traditional methods.
Lemming6969@lemmy.world 3 days ago
Most languages have zero resources for comprehensible input.
N0t_5ure@lemmy.world 3 days ago
Children’s television programming geared towards young children (e.g., Bluey, Peppa Pig, etc.) can fill this gap, and are widely used as comprehensible input content by adult language learners.
Lemming6969@lemmy.world 3 days ago
Not sure I agree. I think it’s likely too much for an adult as a sole source even if it’s good for children since they get so much more input. I’ve tried and I needed a lot lot lot less and slower input. Sometimes 20-30% speed. Don’t get me wrong, I love the concept and I wish there were more high quality resources for this. But I think most adults need to start more basic than basic TV.
blarghly@lemmy.world 2 days ago
Really? No one is making vids in simple norwegian and throwing them up on YT for the ad revenue?
BlackLaZoR@lemmy.world 2 days ago
How big is potential audience?
blarghly@lemmy.world 2 days ago
All non-norwegian speakers