What Language Software Will Make You Fluent
I was asked about language software. More specifically, what language software will make you fluent? I’ve come across a lot of methods and software in my time learning languages so let’s take a closer look at this issue.
The truth is, to date, I have not come across any one specific language software program that will make you fluent in a foreign language by itself. Not Rosetta Stone or any of the other software programs like the Rocket series.
The problem with these programs is that they simply do not teach enough grammar, sentence structure and vocabulary to get you to fluency. They do a pretty good job of covering the basics and maybe taking you to an intermediate level, but they definitely do not get you anywhere near fluency. When I say fluency, I mean the ability to read newspapers directed towards native speakers of the language or the ability to watch the news in a country where the language is spoken. You may be able to get the gist of what is being said but you won’t be anywhere near 100% comprehension. You won’t even be close.
Additionally, no software program can “make” you fluent. You still need to go through the program and do each of the lessons making sure to work hard to remember what you are being taught. It seems that these days, many people are looking towards software as the new cutting edge product that will make them fluent in a foreign language without having to actually do any work.
So, if you’re looking to reach fluency in a foreign language, keep in mind that you will need to do your own studies outside of whatever software program you may use. These software programs can be a great tool to help you learn the basics or to help you learn part of the language, but you will need to go to other sources or do your own study to reach a true advanced level.
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If You Move To A Country, How Long To Learn Language
I was asked recently when you move to a new country, how long does it take to learn the language there? This is a very good question because a lot of people have misconceptions about learning a foreign language in a new country.
The truth is, it is very easy to mess this opportunity up. I know plenty of people who have lived in foreign countries for long periods of time… even more than 10 years and still cannot speak or read the language at all. On the other hand, there are many people who go to a new country and pick up the language pretty well so that after a few years of living there, they are able to speak it at an advanced level.
Unfortunately, you can’t just expect to become fluent in a new language by merely travelling to a new country. It still takes some work on your part to make progress in the language. The good news, however, is that by being in the country where the language is spoken, you are surrounded by opportunities everyday (including non-study periods) where you will be exposed to the language and therefore make progress in it.
For example, when you are on the train, you will be exposed to advertisements in the foreign language. When you go to the supermarket, everything will be written in the language you are studying and the people around you will be speaking the language. For this reason, even though you are not studying a language book, you are still “studying” the language and so you get a lot more “study” time in by being in the country rather than being back home where these situations would normally be conducted in English. This is the main benefit of living in the country where the language is spoken.
However, to make full use of these opportunities, it’s necessary to do a little study of what you perceive around you. You may want to keep track of the vocabulary you come across again and again so that you will be able to understand it the next time. You will want to get repeated exposure to certain sentence patterns in order to internalize them.
So, if you ever have the opportunity to go to the country where the language you are studying is spoken, make sure you make good use of this chance and don’t mess it up by speaking English all the time or not taking the time to do a little study! If you want the best method to study a foreign language so that you can learn as much as possible in your stay, I suggest taking a look at the book I’ve written.
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What Counts As Fluent In A Language
Recently, someone asked me about what counts as being fluent in a language or what counts as attaining fluency in a language.
This is an interesting question because “fluent” is a very slippery word. Unfortunately, there is no real line that you can cross into fluency. You can’t be studying steadily along and one day be not “fluent” and then after a set number of house become “fluent” the next day.
Language learning, instead, is a process by which you become fluent in a succession of topics. First, you might become good at making conversation about the weather or introducing yourself, then you will move on to becoming good at making conversation about particular topics in your life like your school or your job. Slowly, topic by topic, you become more “fluent”.
For example, many children who grow up in a foreign country and learn a language from only their parents end up being “fluent” in the language in a limited number of topics confined to the household. They didn’t get the exposure that a normal child in that language’s country would have gotten by going to school in the language and experiencing the rest of the world in that language. The child who grew up in a foreign country would probably be unable to follow specialized topics or make presentations on these topics because they do not possess the right vocabulary and practice. Yet, we still probably call these children “fluent” because they are able to speak on some topics (family, home, etc.) in a fluid matter.
Similarly, a language learner who studies a foreign language may study abroad for one year and come back proclaiming him or herself “fluent”. What they mean is that they can make conversation to a native speaker in a fluid manner. It’s very possible that if you showed them a news report or a news article on a specialized topic, they would be unable to follow it because for the same reasons above, they just don’t possess the vocabulary or practice for that particular category of language.
For these reasons, fluency is not a finish line but rather a gradual process. Some people are more “fluent” than others because they are able to speak on more topics. This being said, if you are serious about studying a foreign language, you want to get as many topics under your belt as possible in as short a period of time as possible. If you want to learn the quickest way, I suggest checking out my book linked below.
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