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I am trying to learn languages like French, German, Italian and others with the help of dictionaries and books from the English school that I went in the past. I think I have books starting from the level of a junior up to proficiency. What I do is this: I try to learn whatever is in those books in the language I am aiming. For example, if it is German, I try to take the first page of the book and try to translate with the help of the dictionary to German. After I finish with the first page I move to the next and after that to the next and so on.

Will my way of learning languages have good results with or without giving exams to get a degree or certificate in those languages?

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  • @gabbo1092, thank you. – plants Apr 13 '23 at 12:12
  • None of what you describe is a good language learning method. Also, do you realize you have many English mistakes? – Lambie Apr 13 '23 at 15:42
  • @Lambie, why are they not a good language learning method?Which are my English mistakes? Could you give me some examples of them? – plants Apr 13 '23 at 15:59
  • You keep saying learn what is in the books which means nothing in language learning. Can you actually have a conversation? – Lambie Apr 13 '23 at 17:07
  • For a better exercise, I recommend reading about a topic in the language you are learning. For example, if you are learning German, and if you like history or are interested in that topic, then you would do well to read lots of books, articles, etc. (in German) about that topic. With this exercise, you do not need to translate to German, and when you encounter new German words, you will probably already have an intuitive sense for what they mean, since you are familiar with the topic (e.g. history). And since you are interested in the topic, you will be motivated to continue reading. – Brandin Apr 18 '23 at 06:42
  • Good way to learn language is whatever works for you and, importantly, can be sustained in a long run. Having said that, you might do better progress (at least initially) by taking a course or using some self-study books (like those from Teach yourself or Assimil series.) This could help you to focus on what is really essential and general, rather than wasting time on idiosyncrasies of every language. – Roger V. Apr 26 '23 at 08:48

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