Hacking Any Language--Starting with Malay
We're in Malaysia. We should know some Malay, right? :-)
Join NS member Brandon as he explains the method he used to learn six foreign languages, including Malay. Brandon will share language learning anecdotes from a 17 year diplomatic career in Jakarta, Bogota, Lima, Singapore, Tokyo, Fukuoka, Islamabad, and Buenos Aires.
By the end of the class, you'll have a tried & true method for quickly learning any spoken languages. You'll also know 10 essential Malay words and fun historical insights on the Malay language family--stretching from Madagascar to Hawaii.
Deeper lessons taught:
-Knowing how to learn a foreign language can help us learn almost anything.
-The lasting power of the written (not typed) word.
-Why spoken language skill will *always* be relevant even in the age of AI and machine translation.
-The advantages of knowing basic spoken language--for business, love, and everyday happiness.