How to Learn Old English

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Learn about special characters.. Use a textbook.. Start reading Beowulf.

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1

Learn about special characters.

Step 1

Learn about special characters.

2

Use a textbook.

Step 2

Use a textbook.

3

Start reading Beowulf.

Step 3

Start reading Beowulf.

4

Keep a glossary available.

Step 4

Keep a glossary available.

5

Watch for kennings.

Step 5

Watch for kennings.

6

Sit in on a class at a local university.

Step 6

Sit in on a class at a local university.

7

Take an online class.

Step 7

Take an online class.

8

Hire a private tutor.

Step 8

Hire a private tutor.

9

Join an Old English study group or forum.

Step 9

Join an Old English study group or forum.

10

Recognize the difficulty of Old English.

Step 10

Recognize the difficulty of Old English.

11

Treat Old English as a foreign language.

Step 11

Treat Old English as a foreign language.

12

Be prepared for a challenge.

Step 12

Be prepared for a challenge.

13

Look for ways to make Old English fun.

Step 13

Look for ways to make Old English fun.

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