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Re: "2023-10-24 — If You Feel Lonely, **Don't** Start Learning a Language"
I've been learning a second language for a couple of years. My initial step was to attend an intensive language school, which was extremely helpful but did not land me with a bunch of second-language-speaking friends (though plenty of English speaking ones). Later I found a language exchange partner via one of the many websites meant for that sort of thing, and that has grown into a real friendship.
So that would be my recommendation to you, though I also wouldn't be so down on paying someone to speak with you. My wife uses italki and has become friends with her tutor, and I know others who do English teaching on similar services who say the same.
2023-10-25 · 11 days ago
Thank you, mediocregopher and Ruby_Witch for the kind words and encouragement!
2023-10-25 · 10 days ago
I think part of my problem is, for a long time, I conflated pursuing a language with working towards getting my social needs met. But that's never been the case for me.
2023-10-24 — If You Feel Lonely, **Don't** Start Learning a Language — I began learning Japanese alone and soon met a guy who did too. I then met a community of learners on the forum How To Learn Any Language. Then, I met Japanese people in France. Then, Japanese people in Japan. Then, I met a Japanese girl who became my girlfriend. Then, people who helped me get a job in Japan. Then, other people who invited me to live amazing experiences like visiting hidden gems. [https link] Source [http...