Learn New Languages, Kid-Style!

I haven't posted in a while O__O sorry guys, I was off doing some schoolwork and derping my friends XD

Mmkay, so basically I ran out of things to blog about (see what a lousy blogger I am? :3) and since this site has no definite topic I was thinking about writing about learning different languages -3-

credit to the kingpimp.blogpsot.com :>

1. Say "I want to learn a new, foreign language"


The thing that frightens kids like you and me to learn different languages is because of one word. Know what it is? "Learn." XD Just say that once and I'm pretty sure a good 40% of you will look like the dude in "The Scream" by Edvard Munch. ._.

Nah I'm kidding.

Thing is, most of us don't want to learn anything new because we've already got our pop quizzes in school to think about. Why learn about how to say "Can I flush your toupee in a toilet, Sir?" in Spanish if you've already got memorizing about George Washington's life to think about?

Speaking of school, the thing about it is, most schools make their lessons so boring, we get brainwashed that all lessons are boring. (Unless of course, it's a lesson on how to beat Temple Run or a lesson on putting peanut butter on your sister's pillow without her noticing :3.)

If you REALLY REALLY REAAAALLY  want to know this language, you have to commit and you have to learn.

2. Choose the language you want to learn.


This is optional if you already knew what language you wanted to learn in the first place, but if you don't, try and think.

What language is easy to learn? For example, if you're Filipino, it would be easier to learn Spanish because most Tagalog words are already Spanish. And if you're British, it would probably be good for you if you learned some Indian.

And it should always be something you'd enjoy learning :I (and NO, gibberish is not a language. It's fun to learn, but it ain't no language. -.-)

I've been (unsuccessfully) trying to learn Japanese since the first time I watched Naruto (which is btw the first anime I ever watched :3). I know little bits of Japanese phrases and words, but not big stuff like reading Kanji, using proper grammar, translating J-Pop songs...you get the point.

3. Learn it--THE FUN WAY! :D


Play games that use that language, watch shows in that language (it may be humiliating to watch Ni-Hao Kai-lan if you want to learn Chinese, but start with basics, people), blah blah blah, blah blah blah.

A good site to learn them languages is on Memrise, because they made learning FUN.

Each time you learn a new word, you plant a seed. Everytime you remember the word, the seed grows. Once you have used it well, it goes to your garden, where you take care of them words/plants.

And that is today's blog post!

Watashi wa kidZ. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu! :3 Sayonara!