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5 ways to practice a language when you don't know native speakers [a thread]
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1. Shadowing videos and podcasts
Shadowing means listening to audio and repeating exactly what and how the native speaker says something. If it’s intimidating, start with beginner content. You can find language lessons on YouTube and repeat what the teacher says.
Shadowing means listening to audio and repeating exactly what and how the native speaker says something. If it’s intimidating, start with beginner content. You can find language lessons on YouTube and repeat what the teacher says.
2. Talking to yourself, your pets, or Siri
Did you know you can change the language that Siri speaks? Sometimes when I’m bored, I change the language and have a nice chat in different languages with Siri. You don’t need to worry about making mistakes – a robot won’t judge you!
Did you know you can change the language that Siri speaks? Sometimes when I’m bored, I change the language and have a nice chat in different languages with Siri. You don’t need to worry about making mistakes – a robot won’t judge you!
3. Try talking to a chatbot!
One of my favorite apps for language learning is Ling. There’s a chatbot function which allows you to “talk” and practice conversations. Of course, talking to a real native speaker will be more natural, but this is good practice for beginners!
One of my favorite apps for language learning is Ling. There’s a chatbot function which allows you to “talk” and practice conversations. Of course, talking to a real native speaker will be more natural, but this is good practice for beginners!
4. Write something and get corrections
Two apps I use to get corrections on my writing on are HiNative and HelloTalk. All you need to do is post something you’ve written and there will be a bunch of people who are ready to correct your mistakes.
Two apps I use to get corrections on my writing on are HiNative and HelloTalk. All you need to do is post something you’ve written and there will be a bunch of people who are ready to correct your mistakes.
5. Follow native speakers on social media
Whenever I learn a new language, I make a point of following a bunch of Twitter and Instagram accounts of people who speak the language I learn. If they post something interesting, I feel excited to message them and become friends.
Whenever I learn a new language, I make a point of following a bunch of Twitter and Instagram accounts of people who speak the language I learn. If they post something interesting, I feel excited to message them and become friends.
Read the full blog post here: https://lindiebotes.com/2020/12/21/5-useful-ways-to-practice-langauges-when-you-dont-know-native-speakers/
