Learn foreign languages effectively

Do you have some problems in learning foreign languages?

Here, let me show you some tips how to learn foreign languages effectively

1.      Aim for a certain amount of exposure (television, radio, online newspaper) every day and be consistent.

2.      Write down words in the new language and their meaning, and always keep them around you so you can memorize them easily.

3.      The best way to learn a language is to immerse yourself in it, but often you can't just drop everything and move to a new country where the language is spoken, but there are plenty of websites that allow you to talk to people who speak that language for practice.

4.      Google Translate is a good source to help you with your pronunciation. On the other hand, its word translations AREN’T always 100% accurate.

5.      Start by learning ten words (verbs or adjectives) every day for three months. It may seem hard but it is quite simple, because you are studying a small amount of words each day, which will improve your vocabulary. The more vocabulary words you know, the more sentences you will be able to form.

6.      As soon as you understand the basics, it's best to watch a movie you like and have already seen, in that language. The subtitles will be in that language too. If that's too difficult, start by changing either one of them in your own language.

7.      Use sticky labels for vocabulary. Stick these up around the house. This allows you to learn the word with a visual association, which helps you to learn it faster.

8.      Don't over-stress about speaking quickly or accurately at first. You won't be able to manage at first, so be patient.

9.      Start reading funny books in that language, preferably with jokes and pictures. Like anime, comic books, magazines, joke-books or something that you find particularly interesting. This'll motivate you to keep reading/searching until you understand what's written, especially with the jokes. You could also read children books, since you usually know the story already and the words are easy to learn.

10.  Same goes for music. Try finding songs you like and listen to them over and over again. At some point, you'll understand what they are singing, and you can try and understand the interview afterwards.

By: Diana Fitri

Source: http://www.wikihow.com/Learn-a-New-Language-Fast