Learning Korean, Japanese & Chinese together | Comparison + tips
Lindie Botes・8 minutes read
Learning multiple languages simultaneously is possible, akin to triathletes who train in swimming, running, and cycling, allowing the brain to adapt uniquely to each language. Korean, Mandarin, and Japanese share similarities in vocabulary, with words like "exercise" having comparable forms across the languages.
Insights
- Learning multiple languages simultaneously allows the brain to adapt uniquely to each language, similar to how triathletes train in swimming, running, and cycling.
- A strategic approach to language learning could involve starting with Korean for its simple writing system, progressing to Japanese for similar grammar structures, and finally Mandarin for easier grammar, incorporating listening practice, daily life immersion, and music for enhanced acquisition.
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Recent questions
Can you learn multiple languages at once?
Yes
Do Korean, Mandarin, and Japanese share vocabulary?
Yes
What writing systems do Korean, Mandarin, and Japanese use?
Various
How do Korean, Japanese, and Mandarin differ in grammar?
Differently
What is a strategic approach to learning Korean, Japanese, and Mandarin?
Sequentially
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"Learning Multiple Languages: Strategy and Benefits"
- Learning multiple languages simultaneously is possible, akin to triathletes who train in swimming, running, and cycling, allowing the brain to adapt uniquely to each language.
- Korean, Mandarin, and Japanese share similarities in vocabulary, with words like "exercise" having comparable forms across the languages.
- Chinese characters are used in Chinese and Japanese, with Korean utilizing Hangul but also incorporating Chinese characters known as hanja.
- Korean and Japanese grammar are notably similar, both employing particles to indicate various aspects of a sentence, while Mandarin uses tones and distinct characters.
- Starting with Korean due to its simple writing system, then progressing to Japanese for similar grammar structures, and finally Mandarin for easier grammar, can be a strategic language learning approach. Incorporating listening practice, daily life immersion, and music can enhance language acquisition, with learning all three languages concurrently offering faster vocabulary acquisition and broader opportunities.
