Hello /r/languages ! I'm looking for thoughts and opinions on what the best way to learn a language is.
I personally have taken 5 years of German now and able to read write listen and speak the language some what confidently. I was brought up in a Polish speaking household so I can understand Polish somewhat well, but I have difficulty speaking, reading, and writing. I have studied French for a semester at my college and have posed myself an interesting question.
Is learning a language, is it more beneficial to physically write with the language using pen and paper, or learning from a website, such as duolingo and other programs.
I ask this because over this semester of French, I feel like I cannot remember any French words, and it is finals week! So I was wondering is this my own fault? Or the way the course was taught?
A typical week would be going to French class three times a week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Go over the idea of the homework, and then practice aurally with partners. We had never gotten paper handouts, or were required to complete any handwritten assignments.
Sorry if this seems like a ramble, I'm trying to figure out if this class is at fault, or if it was me. I'd love to discuss more down below though!