How do you know when to stop tweaking languages?

Ethan Brooks · 6 likes

Honestly, great taste. I love details that only make sense once you've been there.

Chinedu Adeyemi · 5 likes

For travel days, leave one flexible block. The best thing on a trip is often the thing you did not schedule. I keep a note about languages for exactly this reason.

Curious Noodle · 8 likes

Now I want a spreadsheet.

Chinedu Adeyemi · 1 likes

@kr_rider45 I would pin this if I could.

Hugo Martin · 3 likes

I am stealing that phrase.

Liam Eriksson · 3 likes

For travel days, leave one flexible block. The best thing on a trip is often the thing you did not schedule. The Cape Town example makes it feel concrete.

Maksym Bondar · 3 likes

Learn a few local phrases and one apology phrase. People are usually generous when they see you trying. That is the kind of detail beginners miss.

Cedar Panda · 2 likes

I am saving this for the next time I overthink tweaking. I used to overcomplicate this constantly.

Cedar Coder · 1 likes

Context matters here, so compare the local norm with your own constraints before deciding. Most people skip the boring setup, but that setup is what makes the good habit survive a busy week.

- Do ten minutes daily instead of one giant weekend session.
- Save phrases you actually want to say.
- Speak badly on purpose; fluency needs reps.

Hope this helps!

Iryna Melnyk · 38 likes

@cedarbakes Same here. It took me too long to learn.

Paper Orbit · 5 likes

Noted, and thank you.

Noé Petit · 0 likes

Noted, and thank you.

Midnight Otter · 0 likes

For travel days, leave one flexible block. The best thing on a trip is often the thing you did not schedule. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near a trailhead.

Aina Rahman · 1 likes

You just saved me a bad purchase.

Aisha Jacobs · 0 likes

For travel days, leave one flexible block. The best thing on a trip is often the thing you did not schedule. I learned that one the expensive way.