How to learn a new language by yourself?
Hi!! I'm learning English and I want to start to learn German, I can't afford classes, so I have to learn it by myself. I see that a lot of people here speak a lot of languages, so I was wondering if some of you have learnt by yourself. If so, do you have some tips for someone who is starting to learn a new language by themselves? How to start, improve it and become fluent?

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So these are some things I do when I start a language!: 
Start a binder. This binder is for conjugations of MAIN and essential verbs (ie: to do, to go, to want, to be able to, etc). I write down the main 3 or 4 tenses for each verb (one verb per page). 
Create cheat sheet notes for main and important conversation starters. What’s essential here is to understand how to ask and answer questions (ie: how are you? What do you like to do for fun? What’s your opinion of..?) 
Enrich your language by learning adjectives, adverbs and their placement! These are SO common in everyday speech.

Then I always start reading and writing on day one. I keep a journal I write in everyday and I start reading and learning new words immediately. I also watch and listen to as much  media in that language as I can.

The key is INPUT and also contextual learning. Learning a whole bunch of vocab won’t help you if you don’t know how to use it!

Good luck!!

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Hi. I have a couple tips for you.

1. There are a lot of apps which you can install on your cell phone. You can learn English everywhere if you have cell phone and internet. Those apps can really help you. It could be apps for improving your vocabulary, grammar rules apps, conversation apps, apps for listening.

2. YouTube videos. I can recommend you some good teachers and their channels:

for listening and grammar:

https://www.youtube.com/user/ajhoge - A J Hoge

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_0NfufarVw04vDfWFm8z_Q - Adam

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrJHj7MDQhmQ9iFuACdoWCg

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4cmBAit8i_NJZE8qK8sfpA - Ronnie

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCajKaiBJSwYcDFbfMICpSpA - All English

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwA7Aepp7nRUJNa8roQ-6Bw - James

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVBErcpqaokOf4fI5j73K_w - Emma

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCicjynhfFw2LiIQFnoS1JTw - let's talk

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Pbt3q-ihROg1lmmmQdU2w - Gabbie

for grammar:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqKdhW0ACPbaGyU0MuwqtxQ - Dave

3. Make memorize cards with apps Anki. You can create you personally vocabulary with app.

4. Reading books depend on your level.

5. Try to think in this language, make sentences in your mind in this language, try to speak out loud in front of mirror, record your voice and compare with original, how you sound.

6. Watch movies with subtitles or without depend on your level.

7. Listen thematic podcasts depend on your interests.

8. Try to find some time each day for learning language, at least 15-30 minutes each day to study something new. Each day is important, then you improve your skills quickly.

These are teachers and their channels for learning German:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZwegPHTG4gvnR0WLzaq5OQ - Anja
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMIf10yPu7dGtq0A0uz5Qog - Herr Antrim
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbxb2fqe9oNgglAoYqsYOtQ - Easy German
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClBrbJXNh

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