HOW TO LEARN A LANGUAGE "QUICK"
Learning a language can feel challenging, but if you take the right approach you can achieve so much in such a short amount of time. As someone who has learned/continues to learn languages, here are 5 tips on how you can achieve quick results in a decent amount of time (For reference, I achieved a C1 level in French in 2.5 years).
#1. Immersion. When we are kids, picking up our native tongue was relatively easy because we were constantly bombarded by the language through our environment. Take the time to immerse yourself daily in your target language(s). Watch TV, listen to podcasts, read books, do anything and everything that involves you listening / seeing the language!!!
#2. Find the right study material. Do some research to find what good resources are out there, and do your best to limit yourself to only one or two study materials. In a world where we have access to anything and everything, it's very easy to quickly become overwhelmed by how much is out there. Find something that makes the learning process of a language fun and comprehensible, and stick to it.
#3. Study grammar, but don't make that the main focus. There's always debate on whether or not grammar is important when learning languages. In my personal experience, I do believe grammar is the blueprint or the skeleton of the body that we need when learning a language. It is the foundation for everything else that follows.
#4. Learn vocabulary!!! Don't make long boring list of words. Yes, make flashcards, but go beyond just translating the word. Sometimes, that is enough, but other times it really isn't. I find that creating sample sentences can be helpful in learning how to utilize vocabulary when speaking in your target language.
#5. HAVE FUN!!!! If it's not fun, then why do it? The important thing is that you enjoy this journey! It's not enough to just want to learn the language. Find your WHY. That's what will keep you going even when it gets hard :)
