I do expect learning a language to be fun, at least part of the time. If it isn't at least interesting, it will be hard to be motivated to continue. I believe that if learning is fun, it can happen painlessly and almost without you realizing you are learning. But I also believe one has to be prepared to take risks and be embarrassed sometimes when learning a language. My idea of the perfect language course would be one where I received exposure to reading, writing, listening and speaking with native speakers. I would want grammar and vocabulary to be presented in a meaningful context to help me remember it. I would love to have a variety of fun activities to use the language with native speakers, not just the traditional book exercises. I would want to have good sources - dictionaries or other references to refer to wen I needed them. I would also want to share cultural information with native speakers to expand the context of the language. It would be nice if it was free, but I think good teachers and the people who make this kind of experience possible deserve to be paid, so how about not too expensive? A really great and effective learning experience is valuable, too.
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