![]() ![]() ![]() Word X may actually mean something completely different and/or it overlaps with Word Y, which it will tell you means something else entirely. It will tell you that Word X in a language means Definition X in English. The actual phrasing you should learn is quite different. For instance, in one of the lessons you learn something like "The man drives 50 kilometers every day." The way it's worded for Italian makes it sound like you're watching a nature documentary about men driving cars. This results in, for lack of a better term, unintentional puns. They are awkward and unnatural to native speakers. Rosetta Stone are mostly 1 to 1 literal translations. That said, I think Bluebird Languages may be better (and cheaper) than Pimsleur for most languages. You might not know how to ask for a specific thing, because the word wasn't taught, but at least you'll be understandable while fumbling around. The one area where Pimsleur shines is getting your pronunciation to near-native levels. It does teach you important sentence construction, but it also feels kind of gross. There is a heavy emphasis in the early lessons on getting the "American man" and the "foreign Miss" to drink alcoholic beverages at her place or at his. Some of the sentences can also be a bit creepy in a modern context. Pimsleur focuses heavily on this during the early lessons, and doesn't really teach you "Mrs." until much later. Example: multiple languages have dropped (or mostly dropped) the use of "Miss" to address young/unmarried women. Pimsleur can be a bit strange the lessons have only vaguely been updated over the decades, and it shows. R/RandomActsOfLetters Language-Specific Subreddits Afro-Asiatic Language We can't scour every thread for infractions. Please report people who you see break the rules. Post requests for resources in the dedicated subreddit - this is a general subreddit we are not well equipped to help you find the best resource for your language Please only use this for incoherent ranting, tasteless or unfunny attempts at humour, and boring translation requests.ĭo not generalise large groups of people - This includes spreading conspiracy theories or isolated or misleading statistics regarding groups of people.ĭo not target individuals with threats or slander - This means targeting users with threats, slander or spurious accusations Posts about learning techniques/schedules are sometimes okay-check the longer rules.ĭo not post low-quality content - We only remove very low-quality posts. Posts about rarer languages are usually okay. Please report only if they are violating this.ĭo not post disallowed content - These include: posts focused on one language, language exchange requests, videos similar to "polyglot speaks 19 languages", language tutors, homework help, achievement posts, and pictures of resources.ĭo not focus your post on a specific language - Posts about popular languages belong in their subs. FAQ are usually removed.ĭo not submit self-owned content too frequently - Users may only post self-owned content if it is good quality and posting is infrequent (less than once a month). Read the FAQ before asking basic questions - For cases where user makes a vague and unhelpful "What language should I learn?" post or asks an already-answered question. We don't remove posts simply for being brash. You can find the full list here.īe mature and respectful to others - We're all here in our own time, so please help us enjoy that time by keeping discussion civil, this includes using insults or writing derogatory comments. Online IPA Phonetics Keyboard - This allows you to type out how words sound, rather than how they are spelt. These ratings are usually self-assessed, not official. List of ISO 639-1 Codes (useful for flairs)Ĭommon European Framework of Reference for Languages - This is what you see a lot of people using in their flair to indicate their level of proficiency in various languages. Our Resources Wiki - Overviews of useful programs and courses for learning languages as well as a large section for specific languages, including links to subreddits. Resources How to start learning a languageįAQ - If you have questions, and/or are new to language learning, please first check here. There are a few more rules, which you can find here, but that's the golden one. ![]() Welcome all and please enjoy your stay.Ĭome join us on Discord! Read our FAQ before asking for help Read our Moderation Policy before submitting Be mature and respectful to others Whether you are just starting, a polyglot or a language nerd, this is the place for you! Content related to specific languages, general language learning and linguistics are all allowed. ![]() r/Languagelearning is a community for anybody interested in learning other languages. ![]()
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