SEMPAI Poster for KCAI Language Community

 





The journey of starting a new language is incredibly scary and many times very lonely especially if you're just learning it by yourself. It is hard to find motivation to continue learning when it is just you. A big reason why I don’t speak Khmer fluently is because I was never able to find people who also spoke Khmer with me (other than my family, but they weren’t home as much). A big reason why I went back to learn Khmer formally over the summer was because I had my little sister join the class with me ( albeit we went on different days, but it was still nice). One, I finally was able to have someone to practice with and ask questions. And two, even though I wasn’t able to meet them in person, I was able to find a Khmer community online. And they were fantastic! That is why I believe It is extremely valuable to find or make a community when learning a new language. It's great to have a group of people that will support you and most importantly understand your struggles when learning a new language. Plus having a community is a great way to make new friends and find amazing study partners.

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  1. SenseiAugust 31, 2023 at 8:05 AM

    Yes! Developing a community is so important for language learning, especially when you are both (all) learning together. That support system keeps you going when things are hard and you can celebrate together when you get it right.

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