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Learning a new language: Deciding on the goals
At the beginning of learning a language, your goal could be to read a new alphabet or some basic phrases to introduce yourself. As you improve, you can add other goals.
Deciding on goals include how to get there. Consider what you want to get out of learning a new language. Do you want to chat with locals, or do you want to read untranslated novels? Clarity on your goals will help you to think strategically about the methods that will help you most.
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Expose yourself to more difficult content
When you hit your goals and grow your knowledge of the language, it's time to find content that will help you improve.
- Consistently expose yourself to language that's just above your current level so your brain can fill in the gaps and raise your language level.
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Find ways to embed the language into your life
- Talk to yourself in the new language. Talk yourself through whatever you're doing.
- Keep a diary or notebook in your new language of events of the day.
- You can also record videos of yourself speaking the target language.
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Motivation is crucial when learning a new language
Intermediate learners often reach a plateau when the gains become more marginal, less immediately rewarding and harder to see.
Targeted and achievable goals will help with focus and motivation. If you are unsure what to do next, hop on a Zoom call with a teacher and ask th...
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Learning a new language
Learning a language is often presented as a task with a one-size-fits-all solution. But learning a new language is working out the goals and strategies specific to you.
Every language is different and presents its own challenges. When you learn a new language, forget about...
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Methods for learning a language
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to language learning.
Available language methods:
- Textbooks with written exercises.
- An all-audio method like Language Transfer.
- An...
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