10 Tips and Tools for Learning a New Language
Knowing another language is a valuable skill -one
that could boost your salary and your brain. While there are many paths to
picking up a foreign language, here are 10 of the most tried-and-tested ways to
become bilingual -or even a polyglot:
1
Learn While You Surf
The Language Immersion extension for Chrome
helps you build your vocabulary and language knowledge by translating the web
page you're on into your target language
2
Take an Online Class or Download an Audiobook
Open Culture's collection of free language
learning resources is a treasure trove. It covers four dozen languages, from
Amharic to Yiddish
3
Use Anki for Smart Vocabulary Practice
Anki is one of the most recommended tools for
learning. The flashcards teach through repetition and adapt to your particular
strong or weak points
4
Write Down Everything You Hear While Learning
While listening to language lessons, write down
everything you hear. This will train your ear for accents and also force you to
pay more attention
5
Talk Constantly in the Other Language
It is recommended to speak with a native speaker
for at least 30 minutes a day. WeSpeke and Verbling both can pair you up with a
partner for conversations
6
Hack Your Home & Gadgets to Use the Other Language
Switching to a foreign language in your phone,
tablet, computer, or gaming system could burn more foreign language words into
your memory
7
Use Duolingo for a Personalised Coaching
The free web and mobile app help you track your
progress, connect you to other learners and motivate you to learn more with
virtual rewards and badges
8
Sneak in Learning Time with Your Phone
Spare time on the go, like when you're on a line
or commuting, is prime time to brush up on your language studies
9
Learn Through Entertainment
Spend time watching movies in other languages
(with the subtitles on), listen to podcasts in the other language, andor learn
through music videos
10
Use Spaced Repetition, Study Before You Sleep
Here's the science of learning a new language:
you should study at night and look for content in the other language in
subjects you enjoy most. Happy learning!
Etm17may15
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