What is one single strategy that helped you immensely in your language learning journey?
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"I can do" & "do not give up" attitudes and living in the environment while I learn Chinese.
I've also heard my Hindi tutor say ti me once "its not difficult, it's just different" and I repeat that to myself whenever learning the language feels difficult
- Jamari AndrewsI am a certified bi-lingual TEFL English teacher! Let me show you the keys to confidence & fluency!
I learned to speak Spanish fluently by emmersing myself into the culture living in Colombia for 4 years !
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Perseverance.
being consistent with learning. and making the journey enjoyable, by using fun ways like watching movies and listening to music in the target language Surround yourself with the language: write a diary (at first it will be primitive things, but later it will be good meaningful texts), watch your favourite movies, communicate with foreigners
When I was at a stage "Mostly understand, but can't speak" one idea came to my mind. I started watching my favourite series with subtitles and I practiced speaking after the actors. It helped me a lot with my pronunciation, sentence structure and I learnt many useful phrases that could be used in everyday conversations. It gave me the confidence I needed back then and it boosted my vocabulary
Listening practice. Even if I didn't understand what I heard, I kept listening. I repeated audios multiple times until I started making sense of the sounds. And it's a strategy I employ with my students now, which helps tremendously
I had the "i can do it attitude" and that alone made me to push forward and consistent with my learning.
- Sherif HafezCertified Online ESL Tutor And Arabic Tutor For Non-Native Speakers
I keep telling myself every day that I don't know everything and I have to keep learning every single day, even from students, that keeps me hungry to improve myself and keep my feet on the ground.
being consistent with learning. and making the journey enjoyable, by using fun ways like watching movies and listening to music in the target language
- Timmy ECertified ESL Teacher
Do it with a friend. I started learning Italian in preparation for our family visit next January, and so my mom and I have been using Duolingo to learn a few phrases. The element of competition is definitely motivating, and the occasional friend quests challenge us and keep learning fun.
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