After Learning Chinese, I Forgot Russian363

As a child, I grew up in a Russian-speaking household. Russian was my first language, and I spoke it fluently. However, after I started learning Chinese, my Russian language skills began to decline. At first, I noticed that I was forgetting some of the Russian vocabulary that I had learned. Then, I started to have difficulty understanding spoken Russian. Eventually, I even lost the ability to speak Russian fluently.

There are a number of reasons why I believe that learning Chinese caused me to forget Russian. First, Chinese is a very different language from Russian. The grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation are all very different. This made it difficult for me to keep the two languages separate in my mind.

Second, I spent a lot of time studying Chinese. I took classes, read books, and watched movies in Chinese. This meant that I had less time to practice my Russian. As a result, my Russian skills began to deteriorate.

Third, I was not motivated to learn Russian. I was much more interested in learning Chinese. This lack of motivation made it difficult for me to stay focused on my Russian studies.

I am not the only person who has experienced this phenomenon. There are many other people who have reported forgetting their native language after learning a new language. This is a well-known phenomenon that is known as "language attrition." Language attrition is the process of losing a language that you have already learned. It can happen for a number of reasons, including lack of use, lack of motivation, and interference from another language.

In my case, I believe that all three of these factors contributed to my language attrition. I did not use Russian very often, I was not motivated to learn it, and I was learning a new language that interfered with my Russian. As a result, I lost the ability to speak Russian fluently.

I am not sure if I will ever be able to regain my fluency in Russian. However, I am glad that I learned Chinese. Chinese is a beautiful and fascinating language, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have learned it.

Conclusion

Learning a new language can be a rewarding experience. However, it is important to be aware of the potential risks of language attrition. If you are not careful, you may lose the ability to speak your native language fluently. If you are considering learning a new language, be sure to weigh the benefits and risks carefully.

2025-02-12

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