How many
languages do you speak?
Have you ever though that you can speak every
foreign language that you imagine? If someone speaks a lot of foreign languages,
it seems that this person has a talent or it’s just a hard work? A lot of
people say that if you want speak fluently any language you should just pay
attention to this one language, improve grammar and pronunciation. Only in this
way you can master one language and become an expert.
A little time ago I read about a boy who
knows nine languages. I thought that it can’t be true…but yes! This guy really
speaks nine languages. Matthew Youlden is a British who speaks fluently nine foreign
languages and understands many more. If you think how is it possible, Matthew
gives you some advices.
1. You have to know why
do you want to learn some languages and motive yourself,
2. You should know
culture, listen to music, write and even speak with yourself in language, which
you want to know,
3. Find a partner! It’s very
important to have someone who could help you. You can speak with your partner or
be motivated by him.
4. If you study some foreign
language, use it! Look for situations in which you could speak, write or read
in your favorite language.
5. Be like a child. Make
mistakes! Don’t be afraid of speaking incorrectly. In this way, you learn more.
6. Listen, listen,
listen! Before you start to speak just listen to other people. Every language
sounds strange at the first time. If you listen a lot some language, it’s
sounds just normal.
I think that there are so much more ways to learn foreign
languages, but Matthew’s advices are very useful
for every student. In this way he started to speak Spanish, Portuguese, Italian,
Catalan, French, German, Hebrew…anyway he speaks Irish and of course English.
Which one of these advices do you
like most? I think that speaking to yourself could be quite interesting J
In this link you can hear how Matthew speaks nine languages. I think he's great! I'm so jealous.! :D
Tell me what do you think about studying languages!
Tell me what do you think about studying languages!
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