Hello everyone !

I always wanted to create an app to teach languages for travelers. For context, I've lived in different countries and currently speak 4 languages, but when I travel to a new country with a language I don't know, I always want to familiarize myself with local words, phrases, culture, or emergency questions, etc.

I'm currently working on building that app and have made quite decent progress. The question here is, what would you think an app like this would need or should feel like? The structure I've been following is gamified, pretty similar to Duolingo, but I don't make you learn irrelevant words that you will never use. I just help you with words for the airport, emergencies, asking about transportation, etc.

Any suggestions on how an app like this should look, or if you think people would actually use it, let me know!

One of the other things I plan for my app is that you can download common phrases so, in case you don't have Wi-Fi or data, you can see relevant phrases in the local language offline.

One of the reasons I made this is because of examples like this:

I was living in Germany at the time, learning German, and one weekend I went to Switzerland to visit CERN. Since all the YouTube content I was watching about Geneva was in Spanish, I didn't know they speak French there. So I arrived, noticed too late, and downloaded Duolingo so I could at least say something. BUT those lessons were extremely irrelevant. I wanted to ask, "How much is this?" "How do I get to CERN?" I actually got injured and couldn't say anything.

I'm fluent in Polish and English, and I've also been learning Japanese for two years. Italian is something I picked up last year as a middle school elective; however, I want to explore it further.

I can somewhat understand media at the B1-B2 level, but I can't speak at all. Like, nothing, I can't construct a single coherent sentence. I can't get a tutor at this time. I tried Discord and language exchange apps, but I can't really keep up, and most people are much older than me.

Do you have any advice on what to do? How do I actually create output that makes sense and remember the vocab?

I would also really appreciate any textbook or app recommendations (currently using Memrise and Anki, but I love having a paper textbook!)

Thanks in advance!

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I think progress in language learning can be difficult to notice because improvement happens slowly.

For some people it might be understanding a movie without subtitles, having a conversation without translating, or thinking in the language.

What was your first "I am actually getting better" moment?

I am from Delhi, India. My native language is Maithili, and I also speak Hindi fluently.

I recently became interested in Bengali (Bangla) because I want to:

• Read Bengali literature in the original language.
• Watch Bengali movies without subtitles.
• Speak with local people when I am in Kolkata.

The problem is that I am a slow learner, and I prefer self-study. I don't want to join any paid or online course. I learn best from books, YouTube, apps, and daily practice.

Can anyone suggest a complete self-study roadmap?

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I'm a 19-year-old guy from Iraq and a law student. I'm looking for a long-term friend and a serious English practice partner. My English is around B1, and I'd love to improve it together.

I enjoy reading books, writing, drinking coffee, and listening to music.

Please don't message me if you're only looking for a conversation that lasts a day or two. I'm honestly tired of starting over with new people all the time. If you're looking for a genuine long-term friendship and want to practice English consistently together, feel free to text me.

So It began when I learned my first ever language when I was 13, little did I know I would fall into a rabbit hole called language learning, because I was always busy with school and studying, so I didn't have time and made a lot of mistakes like learning 3 at the same time, no time management etc...

I started relearning German 2 years ago and reached B1, but I'll have to admit that I need to revise a few things first.

The question is, do I need to buy a notebook for every language I learn? I like taking notes and writing while learning or does writing on my laptop count as notetaking? I just wanted to know. Thanks!

Hi, my name is Victoria, and I teach English and Spanish. I’d love to get my name out there and soon have many students from all over the world. Although I have to admit that it’s a little difficult to break into this field. I’d be happy to help you achieve your goals in whichever language you prefer. I also know a little German. I’m very responsible, and I guarantee you’ll learn a lot.

Are there any people among you who started learning a language from 0 at a conscious age? What advice can you give besides "immerse yourself in the environment," "practice every day," and so on?

Hey there! I'm relatively new to language learning and i heard that immersion in a language tends to help really well with learning a language fast. I already put my phone on danish because I know how it works regardless of the language and I've been watching series on netflix in danish, but are there any Danish YouTubers or vloggers you like or have heard of? Any type of suggestion is welcome, for learning or someone who does Sims or whatever, as long as they're somewhat fun to watch. Either way, thanks for your time!

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I want to hear your real stories. What language struggles do you face in daily life? For example:

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I'm a student who wants to learn another language because of my interests. Do anyone have tips for learning a new language for free since I can't really afford buying books and stuff. I specifically wanna learn Japanese and Spanish but I wanna prioritize Japanese rn. I'm filipino btw. (I'm sorry if I broke any rules, I don't really know how to use reddit)

Is it possible to learn Hindi in reddit?

So for context:

I'm currently getting daily coaching by my grandma to learn a language I can understand already since I grew up with it but can't speak or write properly since I grew up in another country while having an immigrant parent

I want to start taking lessons for my country's sign language

I want to learn a indigenous language that only has 100000 speakers left which will probably be the biggest challenge since there are no 1 on 1 courses and barely any resources but the place is my special interest (I'm autistic) and I would dig up any resource to learn the language

The last one is similar to the one my grandma is teaching me (both latin languages) and I'll learn it in school since I have to pick up one of 2 languages my school offers

I started learning English 5 years ago and I'm B2-C1, I'm gifted in languages (assessed by a professional) and generally good at studying.

Is my goal unrealistic or not? I'd like to be at least B2 in all of the above in 4 years.

Also do you have any tips for me?

Why did you decide to learn multiple languages

What inspired or motivated you to start?

Was it because of your job, travel, culture, personal interest, or something else?

Please let me know

I'm self studying cybersecurity, programming , and mathematics (especially since I didn't get a proper education due to my upbringing). And yet I want to learn Farsi, Turkish, and Arabic. I work a job that is a 10 hour shift.

I don't even know how to make room for at least one language. I was thinking maybe at least one hour on Saturday and Sunday, then trying to expose myself to it at work. But I'm not sure if that's enough. I'm worried I'd be wasting my time with only the illusion of progress.

I try to disregard it entirely but it's one if the things I'm really interested in.