Core Concepts
Setting achievable goals and utilizing diverse methods are key to successful language learning.
Abstract
To effectively learn a new language, it is essential to set achievable and measurable goals that provide a sense of accomplishment. These goals should be tailored to your needs, focusing on practical skills like basic phrases or conversational abilities. Additionally, choosing the right methods for learning, whether through textbooks, online courses, or apps, is crucial for success. Independent learners must strategize their approach based on personal preferences and learning styles. Seeking out resources like language tutors, online courses, and language-learning apps can enhance the learning experience significantly. Furthermore, incorporating daily practice through activities like watching foreign films or reading in the target language can help reinforce skills and maintain motivation throughout the learning journey.
Stats
Setting achievable, measurable goals is crucial to successful language learning.
Be specific in your goals and ask what you want to be able to do with your new language.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to language learning – what works for me might not work for you.
The COVID-19 pandemic means that travelling to a language school or sitting in a classroom isn’t possible for many learners right now.
Netflix is full of content in other languages but seems determined to make it almost impossible to find.
Quotes
"Deciding on goals also means deciding on how to get there."
"People spend a lot of time thinking about which language to learn but neglect the how of language learning."
"There’s no natural endpoint to language learning: if you’re doing it right, you’ll be doing it for the rest of your life."