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Cake day: August 26th, 2023

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  • Just relying on classes is slow no matter what method they use. You need to study at home as well and something different from what you learn in class so don’t use the textbook from class. I think the best way to learn a language is to focus on vocabulary first. Like learn the 2000 most frequently used words first through rote memorization. Then grammer comes more naturally since you can get a lot of things from context. Also native speakers don’t know the grammar rules by heart, to them forming a correct sentence just comes naturally. Sure it’s good to know the grammar rules and concepts, but to make it come naturally requires a ton of reading and listening and eventually speaking and writing and that requires a large vocabulary.

    The most used method for vocabulary is flash cards. Many people use a program called Anki and a German flash card deck has already been made by the community.

    https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/9489615










  • Replace your windows with thicker glazing. Or if you live in a rental you can add sound proof secondary glazing in front of your windows. And for the rest of the room the best way is to build a room inside the room with soundproofing insulation behind the walls. Or hang Mass Loaded Vinyl against the walls.

    Basically proper sound proofing is expensive as fuck. Cheapest is a good pair of active noise canceling headphones and custom fit earplugs.