How to Learn a New Language?

6/12/2017

Practice makes perfect!

We often ask ourselves this question, specially if it's difficult for us to learn a new language. The truth is that in order to learn either English, French, Italian, Spanish or Chinese one has to consider the following:

1. It's essential to study grammar. One is required to know grammatical rules in order to properly speak the new language.

2. You need to practice day in and day out what you learn. Repetition is an efficient learning tool.

3. Keep a journal for the new language you are learning, then write complete sentences about basic ideas like your daily routine, activities future plans and short term goals.

4. Listen to the language as much as possible, either by listening to podcasts, the radio, watching television or just music, etc.

5. It's very important to read, gradually start by reading short stories, tales for children, and eventually, move on to reading more complex literature.

1 Comment

Rachel ESL Instructor

6/14/2017 01:30:36 pm

Thanks for these great suggestions! I always inform my students to apply these simple habits while learning. Of course, every student decides how much time they put into studying on their own. I find students who excel are those whom dedicate extra hours at home. It's important to take time out of the day to review one's assignments and try to use the foreign language in one's daily routine. It's even more exciting when you share different ideas and experiences in class. Learning a new language can be quite fun if you practice every day and take it all in a stride! Remember that we learn from trial and error.

"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can."
-Arthur Ashe.

Santa Monica Language Academy

How to Learn a New Language?

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