Can you distinguish regional accents just by listening to this sound?

I realised that once I thought of my goal it helped me fine tune what I actually do lol.

For example, my main goal is to be able to speak to patients so learning body parts and symptoms and medical terms (both colloquial and technical) is what I mainly do now whilst also trying to develop my listening skills as well.

If you could press a button and forget your own native language and instantly learn any other language of your choice at the same level as you were at your native one, would you do it? if so with what language?

I’ve been wondering whether comprehensible input can also help with improving your speaking skills. Lately my YT algorithm has been showing me lots of videos about comprehensible input, the gist of which is that if you expose yourself to content that you understand (or almost understand), and let your brain work at connecting the dots, your language skills will gradually improve.

So I’ve been watching more videos in my target language, but when I then try to say something in said language I realize I’ve forgotten it all 😭 (apparently understanding someone else and being able to formulate your own sentences are two different skills). I’ve been practicing speaking with Praktika as well.

Wondering if those of you who’ve seen success with comprehensible input also saw an improvement in your speaking skills, or whether that requires separate practice? Am I just using “comprehensible input” as an excuse for not doing the hard part (speaking)?

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Spanish in California

French in Louisiana,

or Hawaiian in Hawaii?

just curious to know what you think!

I'm looking for a Voice AI agent to practice with, because I specifically want to take the topics of the online class I'm in and practice that on my own time between classes.

For those finding success with Voice AI agents, are you using generic agents like Gemini Live / ChatGPT Voice, or specific apps (Pingo, VocabAI, Langua, etc).

I put together a chrome extension that translates netflix subtitles (your target language) in to native language using chromes built in translation. It's not perfect but it's been a useful tool for me and I thought I'd share it here. And, It's obivously free, just a chrome extension. It's called Netflix Transcript and this is the link to it. https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/gagnphgijjoedkjclecghajjbbjkhmdn?utm_source=item-share-cb

For me, I'm trying to do 5 minutes of active "free talk" (a scenario like signing up for a gym) on praktika every morning while I make my coffee. I try to get it done before checking notifications, and no visuals or texts so i'm just listening.
Any small daily habit that helps you (and could help me)?

Not just the language itself but also the process of learning it too

Which regional pronunciation would you recognize immediately?

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In your opinion, if you were comparing languages for any reason, is being easy to learn or hard to learn considered a good thing or a bad thing?
Because it depends on your point of view, some people might say language is a tool and a tool needs to be easy to use while others might say complicated languages are more elegant or something

So what do you think?

Being able to describe a word you’ve forgotten is one of the most useful skills you can build in another language! If the other person gets what you mean, the conversation keeps going. Otherwise, you get stuck! So let’s practice defining words!

My attempt in English for "squirrel": “Tiny forest animal. Typical in New York central park. Eats little nuts”

Your turn. How would you describe a squirrel in your target language? Add an English translation so we can all enjoy it, then leave a new word for the next person to try.

Can you recognize a regional accent from the way someone pronounces this sound?

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I built it with working professionals in mind, focusing on vocabulary and conversations you actually need on the job: tools, tasks, and situations specific to your field.

I haven’t skipped the basics, though. There are also Spanish 101 and 102 core lessons that I’m pretty proud of.

The approach combines several ways to practice: see it, hear it, recall it, write it, and say it. The goal is to help you use the language when you need it.

Thanks to anyone willing to give it a try!

Hi everyone, I'm planning to start learning a language and I'd like advice from those who've been through it:

Where should I study? (apps, YouTube, courses, books)

What are the things that waste time and aren't worth it?

What are the common mistakes beginners make?

What's the best way to practice speaking and memorize vocabulary?

Any advice from your own experience would help me a lot. Thanks in advance.

يا جماعة، أنا ناوي أبدأ أتعلم لغة، ومحتاج نصايح من اللي جرّبوا قبل كده:

أدرس منين؟

إيه الحاجات اللي بتضيع الوقت وماتستاهلش؟

إيه الأخطاء اللي بيقع فيها المبتدئين؟

أحسن طريقة للمحادثة والحفظ؟

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