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Learning A New Language
Heritage language learners can sometimes feel like a failure for not being fluent before they've even given themselves a chance to try. Finding the right tools, setting realistic goals and acknowledging existing skills can make the process of learning your parents' language more fun and fulfilling.
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Give Yourself Some Credit
Many heritage language learners are taught that multilingualism is not a path to success, only to realize, much later in life, that it's actually a considerable asset.
First things first, give yourself some credit!
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Build On Your Strengths
- Break down your language skills into four major categories: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and listening
- Identify your strengths and then build on them to become better at your chosen skill.
- You are less likely to stop trying to improve if you begin with strengths and build upon them.
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Decide What You Want to Do With Your Language
- Knowing what you want to do with your language will help you prioritize what you need to learn.
- You're a heritage speaker, not a native speaker. The goal of native fluency is not practical, so take that pressure off yourself.
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Find The Tools That Work For You
- If an in-person class isn't an option for you, there are plenty of online tools.
- There are hundreds of apps and websites available online.
- They explore different cultures and languages around the world and share what they’ve learned.
- Use online tools to help them learn their heritage languages.
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Focus on The Joy
- Ignore the ads for language learning courses or apps that say you'll be fluent in no time
- Remember what you love most about learning your heritage language
- Have conversations with your mom in Korean instead of English
- Sing along to your favourite salsa song in the car with the windows open so everyone can hear you learn all the words
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