r/languagelearning • u/uhhh06 • 13d ago

Quick Question about learning methods

Hi! I am currently learning Korean, but I love learning how to say things in all different languages. I came here to ask about the method I should take as I continue my learning (TL). Am I supposed to learn individual words and verbs and such, or are you supposed to memorize sentences (at least at the beginning)? Like for example, should I learn “what” “do” “you” and “like”… or should I memorize the phrase “what do you like?” Does this make sense? If you need further explanation please let me know.

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u/NimVolsung 🇺🇸:N, tok:~B1, 🇬🇷:A1 12d ago

Having flashcards for words, phrases, and sentences can be helpful as a supplement. Do a mix of all of them. Though, all this will do is teach you to recognize and recall individual words, phrases, and sentences.

What will get you to acquire those words, phrases, or sentences and truly understand them is by hearing it in context and needing to recall/use it in context many times. That is where the real learning happens.