How come when I learn a new english word, I could here it and immediately understand what it means. But when I hear a word in a different language that I’m learning, like Japanese, I have to translate the word in my head instead of just understanding the meaning. Even with spanish, which I’ve grown up speaking, I have trouble keeping up with things since I translate a bit in my head. Also how do i stop head translating?
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Mmm. . interesting.. most bilingual ppl (including myself) would always keep the language the same as you go through the thought process in your head (or the inner monologue). Translating in your head actually creates more work in the end because some expression just doesnt’ translate very well.
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