Foreign language learning problem by sonyphill 10. Apr 2010
my son is learring a foreign language for a while now, he is able to read and understand what is being said, however when it comes to speaking the language or watching a show in that language he cannot grasp what is being said or formulate a sentence of his own. Is this common? If you have exeperienced this what is the problem and how have you been able to overcome it? |
mentecuerpo 11. Apr 2010
It has happpend the same to me with the Italian. However, I realized that my vocaburaly was very limited, despite of thinking otherwise, so now I am working to increase my vocabulary and eventhough I still don't know what they are talking about (when I watch a Italian movie) I can pick up many of the words I have learnt, so I supposed that as I increase my vocabulary I will be understanding more and more. |
Disha1358 12. Sept 2010
at the beggining yes .he should see more program in tv in the language he would like to learn i thinkthis will help your son
best wishes |
Nancy05 8. Nov 2010
An English-Italian dictionary helps a lot to memorize vocabulary. The one I am using is HNHSoft English-Italian dictionary.Very useful! |
hullfc 12. Jul 2011
Well is it me or am I stupid?
I can read Italian words and for the most part say them corectly but trying to string a sentence together or grasp what someone has said seems impossible. Thing is, Italians speak so fast and words seem to merge together. It's so frustrating!! |
Lesbi 19. Sept 2011
Hullfc: You need to listen and read Italian at the same time. Try songs with lyrics, movies with subtitles, etc., (don't forget to have an Italian dictionary handy) that will help you better to understand when someone is speaking, also will help you with the writing. |
marshypops 6. Dec 2011
hullfc, try listening to Italian radio on-line, you'll only be able to understand one word in five (Well that's my experience anyway) but it will give you a chance to hear Italian being spoken and get used to hearing how Italians merge their words together (we do just the same in English, we just don't notice). Kind regards |
