7 effortless ways to successfully learn the language. Hints and tips
1. Dive into the atmosphere of the language. In order to do it, you can:
- watch films
- listen to music, audiobooks and news
- watch and subscribe to youtube channels/instagram or other social media of people speaking that language
2. Read and get acquainted with the history, culture, customs connected to the nations who speak that language. For example, knowing the past history of Spain, helped me to memorize some words that was inherited from Arabic (some part of the current territory of Spain and Portugal were under Islamic Iberia).
3. Find out «300 common, most used list of words». Almost every language has word frequency list. Learn them by heart. You can find this list in the following link: http://www.lexiteria.com/word_frequency_list.html
4. Move to point 5, if you only can learn the language with the help of individual teachers, classes or courses. Whereas, for self-learners I suggest to find out recommended books on the Internet or buy them (there are plenty of free book on the Internet), and then plan your own process of learning and study hard by devoting at least 30 minutes every day.
5. Try always to have separate copybook for writing new words and their translations, that helps greatly. It will be your dictionary.
6. Work on accent and pronounce accurately every word from the beginners level. Attend speaking classes where you can employ and practice it. By the way, speaking clubs in most cases are free and VERY interesting.
7. Speak in front of mirror, it is very effective and essential in the learning path. Either speak to yourself while you are driving the car, sitting in the bus or walking on the street (for example, you can say: «I am going to the university right now, weather is awesome»). Can sound like weird, but EFFECTIVE, believe me!
Post is inspired by Anastacia Kay
If you have more detailed questions about movies, books, courses, speaking clubs, channels or , etc., I am always glad to answer :)
Even following at least one of these steps will significantly help you to increase your level.