Polyglot
Be a Polyglot · Public log of my language study (Cantonese, Japanese, German)
Learning Streaks
Daily learning progress tracking with heatmap visualization.
Current Streaks
- Cantonese: 45 days (Daily conversation practice)
- Japanese: 23 days (Kanji study + grammar)
- German: 12 days (Reading + vocabulary)
Learning Heatmap - December 2024
2024 Learning Statistics
Time Distribution by Language
Learning Logs
Vocabulary cards, example sentences, and pronunciation clips.
Recent Vocabulary
Cantonese: 唔該 (m4 goi1) - Thank you / Excuse me
Japanese: 頑張る (ganbaru) - To do one's best
German: sich freuen - To be happy about
Pronunciation Practice
Audio clips and phonetic notes for challenging sounds in each language.
Weekly Summaries
Reflections on learning progress, challenges, and insights.
Week 12, 2024
Made significant progress in Cantonese tone recognition. The musical nature of the language is becoming more intuitive. Japanese grammar patterns are starting to click, especially the particle system. German compound words are fascinating - they're like linguistic puzzles!
Language Learning Insights
Cross-linguistic connections between Cantonese tones and musical pitch, Japanese politeness levels and social hierarchy, German compound formation and semantic composition.
Resources & Methods
Tools, techniques, and resources that have been most effective for language learning.
Learning Tools
Anki flashcards, language exchange partners, immersion through media, and structured grammar study.
Cultural Immersion
Movies, music, literature, and conversations with native speakers to understand cultural context.