What's the most interesting thing you ever learned when learning a new lang?

A word, a phrase, an idea, an insight, etc. I’m curious if any language has even altered your world view on things.

That all people are basically the same.

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How complex words are built upon simple primitive words combined together (Tibetan.) At some point you could even guess the meaning of an unknown words if you have enough of primitives memorized.

That language(s) merely represent written or verbal ways to communicate with people, whereas understanding another culture leads to a deeper and better understanding of the people of that culture.

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That my pronunciation sucks.

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I’m more leaned on the idea that language is the source code of culture and peoples than anything else. When I was in Poland, a friend of mine told me something extremely eye opening for me, about his adventures in the middle east. I really wish I can remember how he worded it exactly, it’s been so long. But long story short, his point was that languages if anything prove there are multiple ways to reach the same point. These different perspectives in reaching that point, in his opinion influence the personality of the culture itself.

That most languages are easier than English. And I’m a native English speaker. :slight_smile:

cool! What is harder than English in your opinion? (and easier)

The whole process of learning Polish was a revelation for me. It’s truly one mindblower within all of the parts of the language. And here’s a great site with tutors https://buki.org.pl/korepetycje/jezyk-angielski/

I don’t even know where to begin with. Though right from this sentence, I’ve learned to express myself in more or less comprehensible manner. :smile:
I’ve learned how to play at least dozen party games in English. I’ve learned to enjoy and share this joy with THIS language.
I was taught surfing in English while learning English in Language school.
And all it was in Swieqi, Malta in this language school https://www.ihmalta.com/en/. Hope it helps :star_struck:

Learning a new language is quite a difficult, but exiting process. Starting from the alphabet, you are diving into all secrets and tools. Of course, any time it is possible to face various situations. Personally for me, the most interesting thing is vocabulary. Learning new words and being able to express more your ideas, I feel myself pleasant and exited.

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