== not my post ==
“gee Ms. A Bad Idea, how did you get so smart at languages, I keep trying but it never sticks”
The trick to actually really for real learning a language when you’re not immersed in it as the living language of your everyday life is to WRITE IT DOWN
ON PAPER. WITH YOUR HANDS
USE A BETTER PEN, THOSE CHEAP BALLPOINTS WILL INJURE YOU
JUST COPY A WIKIPEDIA ARTICLE IF THAT’S ALL YOU HAVE, IT WILL HELP
I did, yes. But I thought that the increased frequency of gamified apps specifically would give me more opportunities during times where writing is difficult (eg when travelling). But in hindsight, it was a mistake to replace writing completely.
Yeah I totally understand what you mean. Like, you can just open the app and do a few tasks, and put your phone in your pocket, done!
With pen and paper, you need to get your notebook, pen, maybe studybook, open the right page, write (which takes more time) and then put them all away.
Exactly. I can’t really do the paper-based option while commuting. But when at home I’d actually prefer to get away from my devices, so that’s what I’ll do.
I might include song lyrics to keep it varied. Thanks again for the motivation / reminder.