I am planning to go to india for studies (and maybe job ) but to do that i have to pass an exam . Don’t get me wrong i am not excepting to ace the test by studying under a month ( while studying a whole lot of other subjects too ) I just want to (barely) pass . And i suppose living there would require hindi aswell because most people there won’t . I tried duolingo aldready and it didn’t do it for me for s couple of reasons:

  • They ( even i know this) spells a lot of letters wrong .

  • Seems too cash graby and justifying it as a game .

  • Overall i didn’t like their way of teaching .

  • It seems like there isn’t a person behind it you know too artificial .

  • And even though i selected the options for a complete noob they are expecting me to know lot of things .

Sorry if it turned into a rant . Thanks in advance for the answers . Also i didn’t know where else to ask if there is an alternate more suitable sub just point me in that direction and i will move the post.ciao.

  • jordanlund@lemmy.world
    8·
    9 months ago

    30 days does not seem like enough time to become fluent in any language.

    Hit up your local library, Rosetta Stone has library partnerships and you can take their programs for free through the library.

  • HarriPotero@lemmy.world
    5·
    9 months ago

    Pimsleur courses were the best tool I’ve used for learning languages on my own. I haven’t tried the apps, but your local library might have books and CDs. I got mine from the high seas.

  • Ticklemytip@lemmy.world
    0·
    9 months ago

    I’ve done duo lingo for a couple languages. I find it easier to read the language. But without actual conversation with another person. Makes it very hard to grasp the language. I’ve gotten a tip. That watching children shows that use the language are the best way to start. Dora for example.

    • DAEMON@lemmy.mlOP
      11·
      9 months ago

      Yeah i was just thinking about binging something in hindi . Though the last time i tried tje show was so good i had to complete it in english because i really enjoyed it . (The show was farzi and i highly recommend it.It’s on amazon prime.) Maybe shouldn’t have started with one of the best indian show.