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@ctrlaltdog@chitter.xyz oh! you can try different techniques for learning too!

the way schools teach language is not the only way to do it, and you might find other ways more effective or enjoyable

also, definitely look into spaced repetition, since it makes language learning significantly easier than you'll likely remember it being

anki (apps.ankiweb.net/) in particular has a really nice spaced repetition system

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@ctrlaltdog@chitter.xyz also, i know you're not thinking of learning japanese, but i highly recommend following the first chapter of textfugu: textfugu.com/season-1/hard-way

it has a lot of neat tricks in it that can make you much more likely to succeed at following through if you decide to take the plunge

i know this isn't a sure thing, but whatever you end up deciding, good luck..!

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