https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:10:34 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-way-to-learn-a-language-as-an-adult#post-2754464 Mon, 03 Jul 2017 09:05:15 +0000 Beehive 2754464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also like Duolingo - it's free and fun to do. I think it's especially good for languages you already know, but want to advance in - I'm not sure how well it would work to learn a language from scratch using the program. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-way-to-learn-a-language-as-an-adult#post-2754421 Mon, 03 Jul 2017 07:03:43 +0000 nana87 2754421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have had friends recommend the app Duolingo. I've used it a little, it feels like a game. I used Rosetta Stone years ago and like this better </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-way-to-learn-a-language-as-an-adult#post-2754419 Mon, 03 Jul 2017 06:57:33 +0000 looch 2754419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am currently watching Spanish language stuff on Netflix with English subtitles as a brush up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-way-to-learn-a-language-as-an-adult#post-2754416 Mon, 03 Jul 2017 06:35:08 +0000 Pancakes 2754416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>To maintain my skills in the target language, I do what others have suggested: join a Meetup group to practice conversation, watch movies, read anything (blogs, news, novels), listen to music, and lately I have really enjoyed finding podcasts in the target language. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-way-to-learn-a-language-as-an-adult#post-2754412 Mon, 03 Jul 2017 01:41:41 +0000 lamariniere 2754412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As the PP said, immersion is definitely the best. After that, try to watch or listen to shows/movies/podcasts. Another trick, some DVDs (and possibly streaming, but I've never done it) will give you multiple language/subtitle options, so you could set the language to your desired language and also turn on the subtitles either in English or the desired language. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-way-to-learn-a-language-as-an-adult#post-2754410 Mon, 03 Jul 2017 00:18:35 +0000 mamainthesun 2754410@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I teach ESL in France and mostly to adults. I always tell them to try and listen as much as possible because that's often the most difficult for them. So TV, radio, songs...in theory the best would be at least 10 minutes a day.<br /> Then ofcourse total immersion is the best but very improbable that it's possible.<br /> There are lots of websites that send you weekly lessons etc that can keep you active in the language, like BBC learning...<br /> And yes a language conversation group is a great way to keep up your level and improve! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-way-to-learn-a-language-as-an-adult#post-2754406 Sun, 02 Jul 2017 22:47:21 +0000 jhd 2754406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Aside from immersion or finding a conversation partner I would try reading, watching TV shows or movies, and listening to music. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-way-to-learn-a-language-as-an-adult#post-2754403 Sun, 02 Jul 2017 22:18:40 +0000 matador84 2754403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Especially if you already have a fairly good command of the language? </p>