Learning a Foreign Language: Preparation Time - Deepstash

Learning a Foreign Language: Preparation Time

  • Don't wait too long before you start practicing. Most people find it uncomfortable to speak a language poorly and avoid it. Don't think you will wait until you're "ready".
  • Going from zero to 100% will require some preparation. 25 - 50 hours are usually enough for a European language, 100 hours for harder Asian languages.

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I salute those people who smile despite all of their problems.

What works and what matters when you're learning a foreign language from zero to a conversational ability.

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