r/languagelearning • u/uhhh06 • 4d 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/Smal1Tangerine C2🇨🇴 B1🇲🇦🇸🇦 A1-A2🇮🇷🇧🇷🇨🇳🇮🇱. 4d ago

Learn in phrases. And even better if it’s in context try looking for beginner Korean story videos online. I made that mistake of learning words in isolation thinking if I knew this I could just figure out how to make this and that sentence…no. Our brains need data think of it as a library and our job is to build the shelves and books (networks). I’ll get a lot farther if I learn in phrases cuz I’m not just learning words I’m learning syntax, grammar, patterns, when to use the subjunctive in what scenarios.