Is it possible to be as fluent as a native speaker?

It is technically possible, but reasonably rare. Normally they talk about native speaker equivalency. The reason it is so difficult, is because an adult learner did not go through around 13 years of basic education in the language listening to their teachers.

Can you speak a second language like a native speaker?

Yes, it is perfectly possible to speak a second, or third, or fourth… language like a native. My daughter is one such living example. Of course, she had the advantage of being native-level fluent in three languages by the time she was 13.

How long does it take to speak a language like a native?

In what could be the most surprising conclusion, the researchers say that even among native speakers it takes 30 years to fully master a language. The study showed a slight improvement—roughly one percentage point—in people who have been speaking English for 30 versus 20 years.

Is it possible to become native level in a language?

Native like fluency is achieved by LIVING THROUGH A LANGUAGE as much as possible. For example, I’ve never lived IN an English speaking country however I’ve lived a big chunk of my life THROUGH English with friends.

At what age does a child usually become fluent in its native language?

Generally speaking, 12 years old, +/- a year, is the cutoff for true native fluency. Something about the onset of puberty causes brain maturation that shuts down automatic language acquisition. For adult learners, with an extreme amount of effort, I recall that they can achieve about 92% grammatical mastery.

What is the hardest language to learn?

Generally, if you’re an English speaker with no exposure to other languages, here are some of the most challenging and difficult languages to learn:
  • Mandarin Chinese.
  • Arabic.
  • Vietnamese.
  • Finnish.
  • Japanese.
  • Korean.

Is 12 to old to learn a language?

It is nearly impossible to become completely fluent in a second language unless you start before the age of 10, a new study reveals. Although they struggle to speak fluently, children who start learning after the age of ten can still become ‘very skilled’ linguists.

Can a 13 year old learn a new language?

According to this study, the best age to start learning a second language was at around 11-13 years, when the brain was further developed.

Is 14 a good age to learn a language?

According to a new study, performed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the US, if you want to achieve proficiency similar to that of a native speaker you should start learning before the age of 10.

Is learning Korean hard?

Although Korean might be ranked as one of the more difficult languages to learn by the Foreign Service Institute (FSI), it is by no means impossible. So don’t worry about the “hours” it takes to learn Korean. You can learn Korean fast — and you may even already know more Korean than you think!

What are the Group 1 languages?

Group 1, the easiest of the bunch, includes French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish and Swahili. According to FSI research, it takes around 480 hours of practice to reach basic fluency in all Group 1 languages.

Can you learn a language while sleeping?

Your brain can establish links between words in two languages while you’re asleep. That means sophisticated learning is possible while you’re snoozing.

How do you say hi in Korean?

Can I learn Korean in 2 years?

How long does it take to become fluent in Korean? It will take about 1200 hours to reach a high intermediate level. You’re going to need additional practice, so you may want to double that number to 2400 hours to get towards fluency. That would be about 23 hours of study per week for 2 years.

Is it rude to tip in South Korea?

Tipping. Korea is basically a no-tip culture. Cab drivers don’t expect any reward for their services and it’s pretty much the same for staff in local restaurants as well as hotels. Even porters and bellboys don’t expect a tip.

What is ANYO in Korean?

2. 아니오 (anio) This is the old style of saying “no,” often used in traditional Korean dramas. It’s part of an older style of speaking.

How do you reply to Annyeong?

Smile, nod your head or say ‘Annyeong haseyo‘ in reply.

What is Hai in Korean?

안녕 hi (also: bye)

What is Yeoboseyo?

여보세요 • (yeoboseyo) hello (when asking or answering the telephone) hello (when trying to get the attention of someone who does not appear to be listening)

What does Andwae mean?

“ Assa ” or “ nae ” both means fine or yes said on agreeing on something. “ Andwae ” is the opposite of them which means no or It can’t be commonly said in shocking surprising scenes like betrayal as a disbelief of something.

Is Yeoboseyo formal?

(~ttaemune yeollak deuryeotseumnida.) (Formal) This Korean greeting phrase for answering the phone is usually used right after 안녕하세요 (Annyeonghaseyo) or 여보세요. (yeoboseyo.).