David Morey 
Learning (and eventually mastering) a new skill is always good. If that new skill is speaking a foreign language, it’s even better because it opens many doors. We connect with more people, read more books, watch more great TV shows, and it may also open numerous dating opportunities. The more people understand you and the more people you can understand, the higher your chances of getting dates become, especially in the digital era.
And especially if you live in a place where different cultures coexist together.
But people sometimes forget that things work vice-versa as well…
Dating can be a great way to learn a new language. There are many reasons why. We’ll list the most important below…
Find Partners Who Are Natives on a Dating Platform
The oldest (and the best) trick in the book when it comes to learning languages is surrounding yourself with native speakers of a language you want to master. That’s why language students usually spend at least one semester in the country where most people speak the language they study.
Yet that’s not possible for everyone. And you don’t have to pursue a master’s degree to learn a language. It’s possible to learn from natives while sitting at home and combining lessons with flirting.
Casual dating sites gather people from different parts of the world. Most men join the platform to meet hookup girls only to get one-night stands. They love how easy it is to cut through the noise thanks to the geolocation and manual filters. Instead of browsing for hours, they get results quickly.
But using those features to find people who speak the language you want to learn is a useful hack. All dating sites have live video calls now and a place to chat, so you can learn through texting and speaking/listening. And… Showing interest in someone’s language is a great icebreaker, too. They may find it cute or hot and likely keep the conversation going. Even if the conversations become dull, you can always ask them how to say something in their language… It may reignite the spark and lead to more dates. So, in a way, showing interest in someone’s language and culture is a shortcut to hookups, flings, relationships, and possibly marriage.
Hone Your Speaking Skills in the Comfortable Atmosphere
We mentioned how dating sites create a comfortable atmosphere for learning languages because everyone can use them at home. The person on the other side is most likely at home, so they are relaxed too. That takes a burden off the learner’s backs because they know the other side won’t judge or mock them.
Once the relationship develops and moves away from the dating platform into the real world, keep learning the language like a side quest. The main quest is to learn more about the partner, to bond, and connect. Setting things like that will move the focus from mastering a new skill. Every new word or phrase you learn is a bonus on top of spending time with someone you like.
But those who want to improve their foreign language skills with the help of their partner should hang out with their partner’s friends and family.
That’s a great way to learn because no matter how good (or bad) your skills are, someone who native changes how they speak to you if you’re a foreigner. Yet when they’re surrounded by people who speak their language and are close to them, they use the most natural language you can experience.
In such situations, focus only on listening and observing. Watch how their body language correlates with their spoken words. Listen to their intonation and accents, and try to grab new phrases. Sometimes, you may feel lost if you’re starting to learn a new language, but being surrounded by natives is the best way to learn.
Discuss a Wide Range of Topics – From Dating to Classic Lifestyles Topics
Mastering a new language isn’t simple. Once it becomes too difficult, people tend to give up. We understand that. Yet, there are some practical tips on sticking to your goal of learning a new language. Another one is to mix things up. We suggested hanging out with the partner’s friends and family.
Couples tend to talk about the same topics again and again. And if one side is still learning the language, such conversations can become useless in mastering a skill.
Even if there are no other native speakers but your partner in your area, try to talk about different topics to increase your vocabulary and become more relaxed while speaking. That will eventually help you speak fluently with other natives.
So there you have it. Combining learning and dating might become your new favorite hobby. In this way, you will save money on courses and get good advice. Hope you have success in both fields.
