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THE DIFFICULTIES OF LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Rakhmankulova Nasiba Alimjanovna
Student of UzSWLU, 2228-group
Supervisor:
Kadirova M.A.
What are the difficulties of learning a foreign (second) language and how to overcome
them? Learning a foreign language is one of the hardest things a brain can do. What
makes a foreign language so difficult is the effort we have to make to transfer between
linguistically complex structures. It is also challenging to learn how to think in another
language. Above all, it takes time, hard work, and dedication.
Here are some of the reasons many consider it is difficult to learn a foreign language.
Keep in mind, that the following ones are facts, but you can easily overcome them. Just
be concentrated and motivated when working on those foreign language skills.
Learning from the beginning.
Some of us find the beginning of learning a new language
very challenging. Almost every language learning journey starts with the alphabet, which
can be difficult for some people. That is the first obstacle. When you pass it, there comes
another one, such as greetings and everyday phrases. If your native language is very
different from the language you started learning, then this is another obstacle to
overcome.It is essential that you stay focused at this point and do not get discouraged. It
is hard, but keep in mind that this is another challenge in life that you will overcome and
that will make you a better person eventually. Think of the day when you will succeed
and start speaking with locals.
Hesitation in speaking.
Talking to locals leads us to another difficulty that we find in
learning a foreign language. Many learners hesitate to talk to people, especially native
speakers so that they do not end up feeling ashamed if they make any mistakes. Native
speakers are always happy when someone is trying to learn their language, so they will
be proud of you when yopu practice your skills with them, and even if you make mistakes.
They will not laugh or criticize you, but the opposite. They can help you by correcting
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your errors and by explaining to you their language. Just learn tutors and native speakers,
and you can practice your foreign language skills with them from your comfortable home.
Poor vocabulary.
Speaking with native speakers leads us to another difficulty in learning
a foreign language, which is poor vocabulary. So many new words and phrases can be
hard to memorize, let alone, to use while speaking. This is precisely the reason we
recommend you to speak more to native speakers because this way, you will practise your
vocabulary, use some words and phrases more often, learn synonyms. We also
recommend reading newspapers, blogs, watching movies, TV shows, listening to the
radio in a foreign language you are learning.
Problems with grammar.
Grammar is not crucial in learning a new language, but it does
not mean that it is not important. During the learning process, it is useful to have one or
more grammar books. If you do not understand some grammar rules, feel free to ask for
help as many times as you understand it completely. The grammar of every language
surely has its challenging parts, so if you do not understand it right from the start, it is not
the end of the world. Just be patient and practise a lot.
Thinking in another language.
A lot of people think in their mother tongue when they
start learning a new language. They tend to translate words in their head right away,
which, of course, takes time. However, by doing this, they get more and more confused.
Every language speaks for itself
, no matter how similar you think your mother tongue
is with the language you are learning. We suggest you try not to translate directly. Think
in the language you are learning, no matter how many words or phrases you know.
Thinking in the target language is essential!
Do not think of comebacks in your native tongue only to translate into a foreign language.
it will not be beneficial for you.
Attitude.
Believe it or not, one of the main obstacles in learning a new language is your
attitude. if you believe that the language is hard and that, even if you work very hard, you
might not succeed, then your brain will not try enough. Think positive, have a positive
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attitude. Nodiv is saying that it is going to be easy, but try to always keep in mind that
if you are persistent enough, there will be nothing you can not do. Think of those who
speak more than one or two languages. How do they do it? Are they aliens? Of course
not. They try hard, they have positive thinking, and they are not afraid to give it a try.
You see, it is not entirely true that learning a foreign language is tricky. It is a way of
thinking, and above all, it is an attitude. So you can easily overcome these difficulties if
you have a strong desire to do it.
Used literature:
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Хакимбаева, О. К. "ОБРАЗ ЖЕНЩИНЫ И МУЖЧИНЫ ВО
ФРАЗЕОЛОГИЗМАХ РУССКОГО И АНГЛИЙСКОГО ЯЗЫКОВ." Multidiscipline
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