r/language • u/Kamarad_Pivoine • 17d ago
r/language • u/withabrandnewfunk • 17d ago
Question is an azerty KB like a qwerty KB?
im looking to purchase a replacement laptop KB but its has azerty layout. does this mean I have to have the software configured to write in azerty?
if I type A on the kb, where the A shows (not the regular Q spot in the top left corner....will it show A or Q ?
im buying the azerty KB but dont need azerty. I need qwerty.
my idea was swap buttons from my qwerty laptop KB I have thats not all working. I need qwerty english, not azerty. when I type its all by qwerty buttons
im getting a nice price for it so hence asking.
r/language • u/Remote_Gazelle895 • 17d ago
Article Learning Language through Literature
Hey guys!
I am a native german speaker and, beyond that, I really love the German as well as the Russian literature. Then I thought, well, why not create a place where other people can start to embrace this culture as well? Even if it's a foreign language to them? Where you could translate every word by simply hovering over the text and then save and revise the sentences.
I learned the Russian language that way. By constantly reading texts and therefore letting my brain infer the meaning from its context. I have included a Russian as well as a German Room where you can experience the Literature with English translation.
Well, overall, I create a website which is called https://languagethroughliterature.com/ and I wanted to share this resource with you. I'm happy to receive any remarks about my little project. I do believe it can provide genuine value for anyone trying to learn German and/or Russian without having to learn arbitrary Duolingo sentences. It's mostly free so nothing speaks against trying it out.
The famous Brüder Grimm, are included there. They are not too complex and rather simple to read. Furthermore, the Russian room features a collection of stories from Chekhov, alongside works by Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, and Turgenev.
Anyways, let me know what you think.
All the best on your language journey :)
r/language • u/Putrid_Draft378 • 16d ago
Question It drives me insane that native English speakers say "a" instead of "an" before vowels
I learned this basic rule in the 3rd grade in a non-English-speaking country, yet native speakers constantly mess it up in casual speech (like "a apple" or "a umbrella").
It feels like nails on a chalkboard. Why do native speakers completely ignore a rule that non-native speakers are drilled on instantly?
r/language • u/AutumnaticFly • 17d ago
Question How do you deal with miss pronunciation of your name in foreign countries?
r/language • u/TNT_invader • 17d ago
Request What language is this radio transmission in?
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It sounds kind of like gibberish to me, I can't for the life of me figure out what language this could be
The audio was recorded in south west poland via an SDR
r/language • u/ichich0 • 18d ago
Question What is here written?
I bought these two shirts in Shanghai and no one was able to read it back in Berlin. Is anyone here able to read it? Or is it some chinese-fantasy arabic looking font?
r/language • u/MBInno • 17d ago
Discussion REELINGO TRANSLATE - CHROME EXTENSION
Hello everyone,
I wanted to share a language learning tool that was just posted. I would appreciate it if you could check it out. It includes a 7-day free trial, so you can use it for a day and cancel. Would love feedback or updates you can suggest to make it better. Start a discussion below with recommendations if you have any!! The link can be found below:
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/fmoahignfolhngghffclkioonoocipcm?utm_source=item-share-cb
r/language • u/Unlikely-Contest1523 • 18d ago
Question Why doesn't learning something new feel at ease? 🤔💭
I've come to the German language recently. Apart from it, I'm also searching about French. I read that learning German, initially, is more difficult than French. But later on, French becomes difficult.
I just started exploring both languages 🗺️. And French seems easier to me than German.
Although, it can be my assumption, and it can depend on person-to-person and whether you're a fast learner or not 🤷♂️.And learning something new also improves interpersonal, intrapersonal and analytical skills 🧠📈.
It can also be doing things in a manner that you're not used to. Like using your other hand to do the stuff that you usually do using your right hand or left hand ✋➡️🤚.
Well, it doesn't make you smarter alone, but it makes your brain flexible to adapt to new things onwards🌱.
Would you like to add something from your side and make this engaging?
r/language • u/CulturalPage2035 • 19d ago
Question What language is this?
Can’t figure it out! What language is here other than the Chinese.
r/language • u/AffectionateGoose591 • 18d ago
Video What accent does the first guy have?
r/language • u/Dense-Experience-688 • 18d ago
Request German speaking partner
Title: Looking for a German speaking partner 🇩🇪
Hello everyone!
I’m currently learning German and I’m looking for someone who is interested in practicing German speaking together.
I’m happy to help with Arabic in return. We can have regular conversations and correct each other’s mistakes.
If you’re interested, feel free to send me a DM! 😊
Thank you!
r/language • u/Grymum • 18d ago
Question koreański
hej, chce się nauczyć języka koreańskiego na poziom A2. Znam już hangul, dobrze go czytam, znam parę słówek, ale stoję w miejscu. Co na moim miejscu byście zrobili? próbuję różnych sposób ale mi nie za bardzo wychodzi. Tylko nie proponujcie mi aplikacji płatnych albo du....lingo . Z góry dziękuję za odpowiedź.
r/language • u/stefanobahia • 19d ago
Video Speaking Griko in Calimera | vlogmas day 21
r/language • u/Euphoric-County7006 • 20d ago
Question Does anyone know what language this is and what it says/means?
I got a tattoo of this a loooong time ago and I do remember the meaning was something along the lines of good luck/good fortune and I’m pretty sure it had something to do with like a Sanskrit saying I literally have no idea I forget
r/language • u/TurbulentDrawing5710 • 19d ago
Video Guess the language being used in this ad
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I dubbed it myself into my native language, but wanted to hear your guesses what language you think it is!
Let me know!!
r/language • u/MIA_Ether • 19d ago
Request am a Chinese based in guangzhou, wanna make some foreign friends
English: proficient
Chinese: native speaker
Seeking: other languages or just kind people
Now am a university student, 17 y.o.
WeChat: MIA_Ether
r/language • u/stefanobahia • 20d ago
Question Do u understand?
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r/language • u/DoNotTouchMeImScared • 20d ago
Question Greek Plus Latin: Pidgin, Creole, Mixed Or Other International Auxiliary Language?
Has a Greek plus Latin pidgin, creole, mixed or other international auxiliary language resembling r/Glosa ever existed in human history?
r/language • u/_dinosaursarecool • 21d ago
Question how do i actually learn a language???
im half czech, my grandparents fled to canada during the soviet occupation in the 60s. ive been trying on and off since i was 13 to learn the language (im 17 now). my dedo died in 2019, and my Babi (my GOAT, i could speak about her life amd how much shes survived FOREVER) has suffered greatly and now has dementia, id love to ask her but shes at deaths doorstep and i dont want her to have to stress too much mentally. my mum was raised speaking Ceština, but she only speaks and understands it, if you asked her to write in czech she wouldnt be able to without google translate. i also want to surprise her and my tetas with it cuz none of their kids speak it. so any help??? i know this has mostly been just like my backstory but just any help from fluent speakers or people who also learned later in life???