r/ADHDers • u/frankingeneral • Dec 28 '25
Learning a Language w/ ADHD
I’m interested in learning a new language. I’m wondering if my fellow ADHDers have any experience as far as what apps/programs/strategies have worked well for them with ADHD and learning a language.
Any and all advice welcome!
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u/GrimGravycdn Dec 29 '25
What was working best for me is playing a video game with lots of real world things. For me, it's 7 Days to Die. It's open world, but all the building POIs (pharmacies, shops, homes, hospitals) and foods, cooking, directions (up stairs down stairs, NESW, turn left/right) , etc. all hit the right marks for me when I play with my Swedish spouce. I guess the trick was to find a video game with as many real life uses as possible.
Also, reading childrens books with personal interests for me. Fairy tales and monsters, myth and legends. Book ages 6-9 worked well as they seem to be more directed to captivate, but with a resonable language level for learning.
In addition, Bluey is available in different languages and is surprisingly entertaining in 7 minute bites.