I think listening is very difficult when you're trying to understand the language coming from fluent speakers. If you're in the language's native country and surrounded by the language every it usually takes 2-4 months to be able to understand everything. And even then you don't know all the vocabulary of course. So I think vocab is the easiest because if you know everything else you can slip in new words you've learnt.
But I think pronunciation is very important as well. The slightest difference in sound can mean something completely different so perfecting that would come with lots of practice, and the best way to do that is go to a country where the language is spoken.
For every individual it's different. To really master pronunciation you need to be able to manipulate and imitate each sound perfectly. Some people have real trouble with this and that's how we get strong accents and misunderstandings.
What's the hardest part of learning a new language?
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I think listening is very difficult when you're trying to understand the language coming from fluent speakers. If you're in the language's native country and surrounded by the language every it usually takes 2-4 months to be able to understand everything. And even then you don't know all the vocabulary of course. So I think vocab is the easiest because if you know everything else you can slip in new words you've learnt.
But I think pronunciation is very important as well. The slightest difference in sound can mean something completely different so perfecting that would come with lots of practice, and the best way to do that is go to a country where the language is spoken.
For every individual it's different. To really master pronunciation you need to be able to manipulate and imitate each sound perfectly. Some people have real trouble with this and that's how we get strong accents and misunderstandings.