How much you need foreign languages

Yes, there is no easy way to learn a new language, not with the cultural and psychological barriers we would have to overcome. Learning a new language is attainable but requires a lot of hard work and dedication to the learning process.

So here are a few tips on learning a new language.

1. Make sure you fully understand it
It will always be more difficult to learn a new language just for the sake of it. There almost always has to be a concrete reason for why you want to learn the language.
There are legitimate reasons for wanting to learn a new language. Let us say your spouse is from a country that speaks a different language than yours, or that you were transferred to an overseas branch office of the firm you work for. The fact is that if you have a credible reason for tackling a new language, you are more likely to remain motivated throughout the learning process.

2. Find a partner for motivation and accountability
Ever heard of Matthew Youlden? He speaks nine languages fluently and can switch seamlessly from one language to another in the same breath. One might actually be surprised to realize that he is British.
How did he get this good? He had a partner - his twin brother Michael Youlden. They both tackled their first foreign language - Greek - together when they were 8 years old.
In Michael’s words:
“We were very motivated, and we still are. We push each other to really go for it. So if he realizes that I’m doing more than he is he’ll get a bit jealous and then try and outdo me (maybe because he’s my twin) - and the other way round.”
Follow Michael’s example - find someone who is also on the journey to learn a new language and keep each other accountable. If you cannot find someone learning the same language as you, just make sure that whoever you find is someone who will always push you to try a little bit harder and stick with the program.

3. Have yourself a conversation overload
The best way to learn a new language - and really anything else - is to keep at it. Constantly seeking out opportunities to speak the language will improve your brain’s ability to remember the words and improve your confidence to engage in conversation with the language next time.
Now you will not always be able to find someone to speak it with. When such occasions arise, speak it to yourself.

4. Apply the language in real world situations
More of Michael’s words:
“You’re learning a language to be able to use it. You’re not going to speak it to yourself. The creative side is really being able to put the language that you’re learning into a more useful, general, everyday setting - be that through writing songs, generally wanting to speak to people, or using it when you go abroad. You don’t necessarily have to go abroad; you can go to the Chinese restaurant down the road and order in Chinese.”
Need I say more? The gist of it is to try to involve the new language in any way reasonable in your daily activities to help you strengthen your grip on it.

And remember to always keep it fun. You do not want to bore yourself to death now, do you?

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