rowanexer wrote:Just wanted to say I'm really interested in how you're learning Bengali. There's not a lot of resources for it, particularly at higher levels, so I'm very interested in how you create your own language materials, especially the native-to-native discourse massaging. I'm definitely guilty of sticking pretty closely to textbooks and other ready-made materials. This gives me ideas for using language exchanges a bit more fruitfully.
Sorry for the late response!
Yes, there aren't a lot of resources for Bengali/Bangla. I used the GPA method and stuck pretty closely to it with 6 month interruption/stint in a language school. You can check out the GPA method here: https://www.growingparticipation.com/overview
I read all the manuals multiple times, kept logs of my hours and used/created a lot of material to use with GPA. Some people hate it, and it's not for everyone. It's highly social, teaches no grammar at all, and discourages reading/writing until later stages. It's created by Greg Thompson a linguist highly influenced by Krashen. I also created the Bangla/Bengali resources page on this forum, so you can check that out as well. I also went through TEACH YOURSELF BENGALI a couple of times on my own.
I still do Phase 3, 4, and 5 activities regularly.