Learning Languages
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Pinkzenjoy
replying to @openroadb4me @openroadb4me @NeverJetLagged Mainly with food. We never knew what we were ordering. Would click pics of the menu a… https://t.co/6xHLG7PBfV
NeverJetLagged
replying to @Katchutravels @Katchutravels @openroadb4me Bahasa is an interesting language na and has many words similar to Hindi ... #TravelIST
RicketyRoads
replying to @Pinkzenjoy @Pinkzenjoy @openroadb4me @NeverJetLagged We're heading there later this year and are wondering if language will be a handicap? #TravelIST
NeverJetLagged
Q2 What’s the best way for you to learn a language? Share your tips.
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openroadb4me
replying to @Pinkzenjoy @Pinkzenjoy @NeverJetLagged Hahaha oh dear. Pleco (the app name) was a lifesaver for me in China. Great translato… https://t.co/dlnt7DefHR
NeverJetLagged
replying to @openroadb4me @openroadb4me @Katchutravels Google translate hasn't always worked well for me ... :) #TravelIST
openroadb4me
RT @NeverJetLagged: Q2 What’s the best way for you to learn a language? Share your tips.
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openroadb4me
replying to @NeverJetLagged @NeverJetLagged @Katchutravels Yeah, it's pretty hit or miss, depending on the language. Gotta keep the sentences simple, too #TravelIST
Atulmaharaj
RT @NeverJetLagged: Q2 What’s the best way for you to learn a language? Share your tips.
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NeverJetLagged
replying to @openroadb4me @openroadb4me @Pinkzenjoy Ah! We used a lot of Pleco when we were learning Mandarin ... it was kinda our homework app! #TravelIST
RicketyRoads
replying to @openroadb4me @openroadb4me @NeverJetLagged A1 Thought we'd attempt sone basicJapanese in prep 4traveling 2months there.Gave up o… https://t.co/lH2Z4YNjPw
openroadb4me
replying to @NeverJetLagged @NeverJetLagged @Pinkzenjoy It saved me countless times! Best app recommendation anyone ever gave me, I think #TravelIST
Atulmaharaj
replying to @NeverJetLagged @NeverJetLagged A2 Sit with a native speaker. Pick up some common phrases, walk up to forming simple sentences, lea… https://t.co/Cpyx1ttlt1
openroadb4me
replying to @RicketyRoads @RicketyRoads @NeverJetLagged If you're looking for an easier East Asian language to study, the Korean alphabet is… https://t.co/GV4Rxl5uAB
Pinkzenjoy
replying to @RicketyRoads @RicketyRoads @openroadb4me @NeverJetLagged Naa not at all if you do a little research before heading out you can e… https://t.co/aX0Vio9gyn
NeverJetLagged
replying to @Atulmaharaj @Atulmaharaj Wow! that's interesting (notes from Oriya, Telugu, Marwari) - which has been the easiest language for… https://t.co/7SOwFIOB54
RicketyRoads
replying to @openroadb4me @openroadb4me @NeverJetLagged Heading to China later this year, so you know what we should ideally be studying 😬 #TravelIST
openroadb4me
A2 I carry a notebook around and engage native speakers in conversation. I write down vocab and expressions I pick… https://t.co/bA5c7Z58Rk
Katchutravels
replying to @openroadb4me @openroadb4me @NeverJetLagged It scans and converts the same Bahasa word in the same font to English #TravelIST
junkkDNA
replying to @NeverJetLagged @NeverJetLagged @openroadb4me A2. I think @duolingo really helps if you're determined and I think with a friend's h… https://t.co/rU0IP0Pveg
Atulmaharaj
replying to @NeverJetLagged @NeverJetLagged Telugu I'd say. I did know Malayalam, while I was a kid. My neighbours were from Kerala, so learnt… https://t.co/X4TGU5ciAK
RicketyRoads
replying to @Pinkzenjoy @Pinkzenjoy @openroadb4me @NeverJetLagged Ah, thanks! Our plan is to spend a month in China. Any suggestions beyon… https://t.co/UnOtnwl6td
openroadb4me
replying to @Katchutravels @Katchutravels @NeverJetLagged That's great! It does the same for Korean, which is super handy for labels in stores #TravelIST
Pinkzenjoy
replying to @openroadb4me @openroadb4me @NeverJetLagged Next trip I will do that. We were adventurous and explored without a phone 😂 had the… https://t.co/OyXDudfFei
TheTrawheeler
replying to @NeverJetLagged @NeverJetLagged @openroadb4me A2: I like online language learning platforms like Duolingo and Memrise, as well as M… https://t.co/xWA9eaxhv4
NeverJetLagged
replying to @openroadb4me @openroadb4me @Katchutravels WordLens kinda worked the same way right - scan and it translates ... but wasn't as accurate though #TravelIST
orphean_warbler
A2: Keep asking, and note down the phrases, words, expressions in a notebook. Remember pronunciation is everything… https://t.co/XaWFRKaKwF
openroadb4me
replying to @TheTrawheeler @TheTrawheeler @NeverJetLagged I'm giving the music and culture part of it a try this time. It's fun to study lang… https://t.co/nxBUFkdS28
NeverJetLagged
Noting down phrases in a notebook has been a popular tip on tonight's chat on learning languages #TravelIST https://t.co/vH8BUeypdd
openroadb4me
replying to @orphean_warbler @orphean_warbler But also don't be afraid to just go for it! Locals won't expect perfect pronunciation from a forei… https://t.co/DuMNdl0dRQ
orphean_warbler
replying to @openroadb4me @openroadb4me Yes , it's a perfect icebreaker and brings on the smiles #TravelIST 😊
openroadb4me
Q3 Share a resource (app, book, podcast, etc) for learning a language of your choice.
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Pinkzenjoy
replying to @RicketyRoads @RicketyRoads @openroadb4me @NeverJetLagged Also go to Jinshan hill to get this pic of forbidden city. This is supp… https://t.co/hgrj3CoORn
NeverJetLagged
RT @openroadb4me: Q3 Share a resource (app, book, podcast, etc) for learning a language of your choice.
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daredevilakshay
replying to @openroadb4me @openroadb4me @NeverJetLagged A1: Hola from Varanasi. I learnt basic Kannada to ensure that I can at least communi… https://t.co/8ybplvdA49
Atulmaharaj
replying to @openroadb4me @openroadb4me @NeverJetLagged A3 Duolingo is my go-to for learning new language. Don't know much about resources. A… https://t.co/gnIpxILhMP
openroadb4me
A3 I'm enjoying using the Beginner's Georgian book by Dodona Kizira as a jumping off point. https://t.co/Xr4w5lVtR6
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RTWBarefoot
RT @NeverJetLagged: Noting down phrases in a notebook has been a popular tip on tonight's chat on learning languages #TravelIST https://t.c…
daredevilakshay
replying to @openroadb4me @openroadb4me Just crossed the Dufferin Bridge and tweeting in from Varanasi #TravelIST
NeverJetLagged
replying to @daredevilakshay @daredevilakshay @openroadb4me Welcome to #TravelIST ! Ah I had wished I learnt Kanada when I was in Bangalore and… https://t.co/IV9CGiZ7Cg
RicketyRoads
replying to @Pinkzenjoy @Pinkzenjoy @openroadb4me @NeverJetLagged Looks lovely, thanks for sharing! #TravelIST
orphean_warbler
A3: Google translate is quite good, but sometimes messes up. Best way to learn is from people #TravelIST https://t.co/gJaLwCxMn2
openroadb4me
replying to @daredevilakshay @daredevilakshay Welcome! Glad you could make it tonight :) #TravelIST
TheTrawheeler
replying to @openroadb4me @openroadb4me @NeverJetLagged A3: As I already said, @duolingo and @memrise are very useful online tools for learning languages #TravelIST
daredevilakshay
replying to @NeverJetLagged @NeverJetLagged A2: I used to write the sentences in English in a notebook and then communicate #TravelIST
orphean_warbler
replying to @openroadb4me
@openroadb4me @Pinkzenjoy @NeverJetLagged That's a great tip, noting this down ..
Always wanted to learn mandarin #TravelIST
openroadb4me
replying to @TheTrawheeler @TheTrawheeler @NeverJetLagged @duolingo @memrise I think I liked @memrise the most, at least for Korean #TravelIST
RicketyRoads
replying to @NeverJetLagged @NeverJetLagged @openroadb4me @Pinkzenjoy Im screenshot-ting all these China tips! #TravelIST
NeverJetLagged
replying to @orphean_warbler @orphean_warbler @openroadb4me @Pinkzenjoy This may sound strange, but if you know Hindi (grammar) then Mandarin is… https://t.co/UY5GIk4ng0