Saturday, 23 April 2016

So you want to learn a new language...

Today is the United nations world English Language Day So I've decided to share the many methods I used to learn italian, that should apply to learning any language (even English).

First of all before even considering the list below, hands down the best way to learn any language is to live in a country and with the people that speak that language.

Here a list of what I use to learn languages:

  • Babbel: costs a little but offers a comprehensive course for many languages at all levels, i got a super cheap membership with so random GroupOn deal, anyway moving on.
  • Duolingo: its completely free! this app is great to practise the basics, you can even compete with friends. 
  • Grammar books: the back bone of learning grammar is practise, find a textbook like this just full of simple exercises.
  • Dual language books: in my opinion utterly useless, but I didn't stop me using them for many years. 
  • Skype language exchanges: Tandem is particularly good, also heard about Hellotalk.
  • Blogs: there are absolutely millions of language blogs, you have to sift through them to find a good one like this and this, best of all they are completely free!
  • Podcasts: this coffeebreak series by radiolingua is incredible and again freeeee!
You dont have to spend any money to learn a language it only requires dedication and of course hours of practise practise practise.
I found this book really helped, Fluent Forever by Gabriel Wyner.

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