14 Moments Every Language Learner Will Immediately Recognize (in GIFs) Languages Humor by Olga Mecking Oct 21, 2015 1. What you expect when you want to learn a new language. 2. The feeling you get when you actually start learning a new language. 3. When you try to use the new language for the first time. 4. When you want to use the language but can’t get a single word out. 5. When someone corrects your pronunciation. 6. The first time you make a full sentence in your new language. 7. When you manage to successfully run errands or have a conversation. 8. When locals you want to talk to switch to English. 9. When you confuse similar words like poison and poisson. 10. When you realize that you can hold a proper conversation without realizing it. 11. When people compliment you on your knowledge of the language. 12. When you hear a native make a mistake. 13. When you explain the meaning of gezellig to other people. 14. But they really don’t get it. 15. When you go abroad and are afraid people will attack you with French. Trending Now 15 European Christmas Markets You Need To Go To This Year Oct 6, 2024 The Best Beaches for a Long Weekend Trip From New York City Oct 8, 2024 Enjoy Maui’s Road to Hana Longer With an Epic Overnight Stay Along the Way Oct 3, 2024 This Road Trip Will Take You to the Most Wish-Listed Airbnbs in the Midwest Oct 1, 2024 Where to Find the Best Beaches in Maui Oct 3, 2024