Learning a foreign language faster
- Intensity of study trumps length of study;
- Start with the 100 most common words;
- Keep practicing in your head. You don't need a teacher or even a conversation partner to practice your language skills.
- You're going to say a lot of stupid things. Accept it.
- One-on-one tutoring is the best and most efficient use of time, if you have the money for that.
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