How to paraphrase the sentences with the word 'language' there?
In my CPE writing task I overused the word 'language'. What other words would you recommend to use instead of using 'language' 8 times?

"Seldom do language students realize that off class work can be even more efficient and productive than classwork. The key is doing the things that really strengthen the language knowledge, the things that not only provide the learner with dry facts, but also help them to acquire a habit of using proper vocabulary and grammar in the needed moment.
Let’s not beat about the bush and get straight to the point. What do you need to do in order to pick up a language as fast as possible? It is clear to me that immersion into language environment as well as constant daily practice is just what you need. While former is easier said than done, the latter is something everyone can effortlessly do even being away from a target language native country.
In this article I am not going to focus on the ways one can make contact with English-language speaker.
Firstly, the are a bunch of language learning platforms where you can easily communicate with natives. I would recommend Italki, the website that allows asking language-related questions, open discussions along with PMing its users. Being active there would allow you to find pen-friends in a snap of a finger. If it hadn’t been for my French teacher, who recommended me to search for such kind of websites back in 2008, I wouldn’t have met my ex-girlfriend from France. That experience allowed me to raise my knowledge of French considerably. She, so to say, increased her expertise in Ukrainian.
Secondly, watching YouTube videos in English and leaving a comment or two would increase your chances of having a decent written conversation if someone replies your comment. Needles to say, the topics of the videos has to of your personal interest, the things you are genuinely into.
The last, but not least is using Facebook to discuss the issues you are interested in. Similarly to YouTube you could comment there on different issues from best places to visit to politics."

Thank you so much!

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How to paraphrase the sentences with the word 'language' there?
In my CPE writing task I overused the word 'language'. What other words would you recommend to use instead of using 'language' 8 times?

"Seldom do language students realize that off class work can be even more efficient and productive than classwork. The key is doing the things that really strengthen the language knowledge, the things that not only provide the learner with dry facts, but also help them to acquire a habit of using proper vocabulary and grammar in the needed moment.
Let’s not beat about the bush and get straight to the point. What do you need to do in order to pick up a language as fast as possible? It is clear to me that immersion into language environment as well as constant daily practice is just what you need. While former is easier said than done, the latter is something everyone can effortlessly do even being away from a target language native country.
In this article I am not going to focus on the ways one can make contact with English-language speaker.
Firstly, the are a bunch of language learning platforms where you can easily communicate with natives. I would recommend Italki, the website that allows asking language-related questions, open discussions along with PMing its users. Being active there would allow you to find pen-friends in a snap of a finger. If it hadn’t been for my French teacher, who recommended me to search for such kind of websites back in 2008, I wouldn’t have met my ex-girlfriend from France. That experience allowed me to raise my knowledge of French considerably. She, so to say, increased her expertise in Ukrainian.
Secondly, watching YouTube videos in English and leaving a comment or two would increase your chances of having a decent written conversation if someone replies your comment. Needles to say, the topics of the videos has to of your personal interest, the things you are genuinely into.
The last, but not least is using Facebook to discuss the issues you are interested in. Similarly to YouTube you could comment there on different issues from best places to visit to politics."

Thank you so much!

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Hi, Sasha - I was intrigued by your question and after reading through your piece, have to say I don't find the multiple use of the word "language" at all distracting.  Sometimes, it helps to google synonyms for a word, but in this case, there really isn't a much better way of referring to language other than to say "language." However, I want to add that your English is exceptionally good  I hope you don't mind but I took the liberty to make a few, minor grammatical corrections and to re-phrase a few other things just to "tweak" the piece.  You may have to compare it to word-for-word, but, I hope it helps you a little.  I have to send this in two sections, though - it's exceeding the 2000 word limit.

Seldom do foreign language students realize that work out-of-class can be even more efficient and productive than in a classroom The key is doing things that really strengthen one’s knowledge, the things that not only provide the learner with dry facts, but also help him or her acquire a habit of using proper vocabulary and grammar when needed.  So, what do you need to do in order to pick up new language skills as fast as possible? I believe immersion into the language environment as well as constant daily practice is just what you need. While the former is easier said than done, the latter is something everyone can effortlessly do even when outside a country where your target language is spoken.There are many learning platforms where you can easily communicate with native speakers. I would recommend Italki, the website that allows one to ask language-related questions, and participate in open discussions with PMin.users. Being active will allow you to find penpals in a snap of a finger.

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If it hadn’t been for my French teacher who recommended that I search for such a website back in 2008, I wouldn’t have met my French girlfriend (unfortunately now-ex) . That experience allowed me to improve my knowledge of French considerably. My girlfriend, as well, increased her expertise in Ukrainian. Secondly, watching YouTube videos in English and leaving a comment or two increase your chances of having a decent written conversation if someone replies to your comment. Needless to say, the topics of the videos haveto be of interest to you personally, the things you are genuinely into. Last but not least, use Facebook to discuss issues you are interested in. Similarly, on YouTube you can comment on any number of different issues from the best places to visit to politics.