Sailor Moon Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 People say that it's hard to leard new skills or languages as an adult (18+), so I wanted to ask if you've learned any new things as an adult, could be things like painting, instruments, languages ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtherealCat Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 n/a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonapova Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 As I got older I realised I was really good at playing the meat flute 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suilen Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 (edited) Started learning Japanese at 19, then Korean at like 24. I'm planning to learn how to play the synthesizer and make electronic music in general this year. Edited February 25 by Suilen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Aurora Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 (edited) I learned Swedish as an adult. The process of learning is still ongoing Edited February 25 by Princess Aurora 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kern Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 16 minutes ago, jonapova said: As I got older I realised I was really good at playing the meat flute your posts are so funny (I'm being genuine) and I feel like you're hot irl, are you single? 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flower moon Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 you can feed depression and anxiety sweet and fatty treats to keep them at bay. i did not always know this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideOrDie Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 5 minutes ago, stupidjock said: your posts are so funny (I'm being genuine) and I feel like you're hot irl, are you single? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kern Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 1 minute ago, RideOrDie said: nothing works anymore, I had to try ATRL at some point 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonfly Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 I only learned to crack an egg properly when I was 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam13 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 im still learning how not to give a phak. it really does give you peace of mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pendulum Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Pleaseeeeeee, the thought of adults having difficulties learning new languages as opposed to children is crap. You will never reach native-like speech but at the very least you can become fluent if you are actually serious. So no Duolingos and stuff like that. Learning aptitude matters a little. What you need is motivation, free time, good resources and language input every day. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honestopinion Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 (edited) Yes im learning 2 languages successfully (English is also not my native language) and started playing guitar as an adult and want to learn how to play piano. I'm trying to adapt the mentality that age doesn't matter. Start new things at any age Edited February 25 by honestopinion 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kern Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 22 minutes ago, Dragonfly said: I only learned to crack an egg properly when I was 25 I still can’t do it and I eat eggs everyday. I always have to pick the pieces from the pan while making them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonapova Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 38 minutes ago, stupidjock said: your posts are so funny (I'm being genuine) and I feel like you're hot irl, are you single? I’m not single, sorry. But you made me smile haha, I don’t mind showing you the pen15 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAg Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 (edited) instruments: appalachian dulcimer, autoharp, bisernica (all the other instruments i play i’d started learning before i was 18) skills?: cooking and stuff i think. especially regarding uhmmm things involving rice on the stovetawp languages: i’m currently teaching myself russian on duolingo and b*tch this time i am DEDICATED thanks to my vyvanse world Edited February 25 by JoeAg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAg Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 48 minutes ago, stupidjock said: your posts are so funny (I'm being genuine) and I feel like you're hot irl, are you single? i’m single!! hmu lol (i know this wasn’t directed at me, but in the future it could be 😉) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kern Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 2 minutes ago, JoeAg said: i’m single!! hmu lol (i know this wasn’t directed at me, but in the future it could be 😉) omg not this thread turning into Tinder 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honestopinion Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 3 minutes ago, JoeAg said: instruments: appalachian dulcimer, autoharp, bisernica (all the other instruments i play i’d started learning before i was 18) skills?: cooking and stuff i think. especially regarding uhmmm things involving rice on the stovetawp languages: i’m currently teaching myself russian on duolingo and b*tch this time i am DEDICATED thanks to my vyvanse world omg good luck! russian is my native language, you can message me if you wanna have some practice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAg Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 1 minute ago, honestopinion said: omg good luck! russian is my native language, you can message me if you wanna have some practice thank u idk why it’s what i’ve told myself I’ll stick to, but I think i’m determined to get good at it for some reason this time (rather than the like 5 other times i’ve tried to get into the habit of using duolingo when i was in my early 20s) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonapova Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 3 minutes ago, stupidjock said: omg not this thread turning into Tinder I’m a top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kern Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Just now, jonapova said: I’m a top well, I'm in love with you sorry about ruining this thread On topic - I tried to learn new language but I decided it's just not really for me. I'm going to this place once a week to draw/paint and I honestly love it even if it's kinda useless in general. I also learned how to work out, especially this year I'm going to the gym a lot and I had some sessions with trainer to be sure I know what I'm doing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonapova Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 1 minute ago, stupidjock said: well, I'm in love with you sorry about ruining this thread On topic - I tried to learn new language but I decided it's just not really for me. I'm going to this place once a week to draw/paint and I honestly love it even if it's kinda useless in general. I also learned how to work out, especially this year I'm going to the gym a lot and I had some sessions with trainer to be sure I know what I'm doing. I started the gym last year too. I’d love to learn a new language but I fear it’s too late now, I’d need a proper tutor as I get too easily distracted when I’m doing it alone. I like playing tennis but I don’t get to play it much cos all of my friends are absolutely rubbish and it’s annoying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexrex Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Suckin **** 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pendulum Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 1 hour ago, JoeAg said: languages: i’m currently teaching myself russian on duolingo and b*tch this time i am DEDICATED thanks to my vyvanse world girl ditch Duolingo immediately, get yourself a notebook, a pen and a self-study book if you want to be truly dedicated 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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