let's be honest it's difficult to learn
a new language if you're new to a
language it's going to take consistent
and concentrated effort to start using
the language fluently however this fact
shouldn't discourage you while learning
a new language is hard it's far from
impossible in this video we'll outline
five tips you can use to jump start your
language learning follow these pointers
to learn your target language in a way
that is efficient and effective
number one
limit your native language use when
practicing the idea here is that when
you practice with native speakers you do
your best to refrain from using your
native language this is generally harder
the less you know but if you can manage
to stick to this rule you'll reap some
huge rewards if you commit to a no
native language practice session it's
not going to be easy
most likely there will be some
frustrating if not painstakingly
difficult moments where you either have
trouble understanding the person you're
talking to or you can't say what you
want to say it's precisely in these
moments that your language learning
muscles are built up to capacity the
process really isn't all that different
from working out in the gym
just replace the physical burn of
lifting weights for the mental burn of
thinking in a new language in the end if
there's no pain there's no gain
obviously this no native language rule
doesn't have to be written in stone
there are times when it's more
beneficial to break out of the target
language box and have something
explained to you in your native language
however this should definitely be the
exception rather than the standard
number two have set times to practice
speaking throughout the week now that
we've discussed a good way to practice
speaking let's delve a bit into when to
speak
one of the best commitments you can keep
while learning a new language is to set
aside specific times to practice
speaking the language on a weekly basis
ideally these speaking sessions are on
set days at specific times and form part
of your weekly routine if you don't make
it a point to set aside specific
practice times you run the risk of your
language practice falling through the
cracks of your busy schedule i recommend
writing down your practice times and
hanging it somewhere you can always see
it you could also input the times into
your phone and set an alarm
the point is to remind yourself of your
commitment every day so that it doesn't
fall by the wayside
number three get picky about vocabulary
whether you practice with a podcast a
friend at a coffee shop or a teacher
you're going to run into a flood of new
and unfamiliar vocabulary despite your
best efforts it's unlikely that you'll
be able to pin down every new word or
phrase you hear and study it later thus
you should pick and choose which new
words you focus on the defining quality
of each new word you learn should be its
practicality the more useful a word or
phrase is to you in a conversation the
more important it is that you learn it
don't feel like you have to cram the
entirety of your target language into
one week of study take it one step at a
time a few practical words here some
more there before you know it you'll see
your vocabulary improve
number four write and practice short
monologues
this tip can be a lot of fun
begin by selecting a topic you enjoy
discussing then simply write out a short
monologue or speech on the subject in
your target language the first thing
you'll notice while doing this will
likely be the holes in your grammar and
vocabulary but when you try to write out
your thoughts in a foreign language you
might inevitably hit roadblocks you
might not be able to think of a word or
know how to formulate a specific idea or
opinion yet this can be great because
these holes are the exact areas where
you should focus your studies you can
bring up these problem areas in your
next lesson or browse through your
favorite language course or textbook in
order to find the answer the constant
process of finding these language holes
and filling them is what keeps you
moving along the path to fluency
once you finish your short text it's a
great idea to practice reciting it or
even memorizing it the memorization will
help you internalize the new grammar and
vocabulary you've learned
reciting it will get your tongue and
mouth used to the sounds
number five keep an up-to-date list on
what you want to learn
throughout your studies you should
always have a sort of language shopping
list as you practice and study you will
most likely come across things you'd
like to be able to say but don't know
how to yet especially if you follow our
previous tip write this wishlist down
it's one thing to learn the vocabulary
you pick up via a course or podcast both
of which are great it's a bit different
when your vocabulary gets personal
learn the words that matter to you
either because they're practical or
because you simply find them interesting
the more relevant the vocabulary the
more likely you are to retain it some
people might tell you it's impossible to
learn a new language for whatever reason
but it's important to remember that the
way you study and engage with a language
greatly affects how quickly or
effectively you learn it
when learning a new language we
sometimes have a hard time with things
like procrastination discouragement or
failure but don't panic with a good
strategy you'll be able to overcome
these difficulties are you ready to
discover the four habits of successful
learners
number one optimize your time
when learning a language it's important
to dedicate time to your studies
regularly even if sometimes it's
difficult you're busy with school work
family or friends but you can spread out
your learning throughout the day study
whenever you have small gaps of time in
your busy schedule this can be when
you're on the metro on your lunch break
or while you're exercising our podcast
learning format fits perfectly into your
tight schedule number two
consistency with your chosen method
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there are a lot of options when it comes
to courses and learning materials
switching from one method to another can
confuse you and disrupt your progress
focusing on one learning method will
make a difference our method has been
created and optimized by real teachers
so you can stick to it with confidence
number three use your language
background
many languages share some commonalities
you can find words that look or sound
similar or even share the same grammar
structure a little bit of language
background will give you an edge while
learning
number four study continuously
people are excited when they start
learning a new language the enthusiasm
usually lasts until the first roadblock
this can lead to discouragement and
procrastination but don't burn yourself
out learning a language is a marathon
not a sprint don't try to learn it all
at once break things down into more
digestible chunks learning step by step
might feel slow but it's an efficient
way to learn a language with patience
motivation and good resources you'll
master the language remember you can't
learn a language overnight but with
motivation and these daily lessons
you'll be on the road to fluency
in this video you'll learn three reasons
you're never too old to learn a language
and you'll also learn three ways our
learning system can help people of all
ages to study efficiently
number one seniors have better focus
learning a new language in your 50s or
60s may actually be easier than learning
as a teenager or young adults more
mature adults can better focus on the
details necessary to master a new
language
older people are also often more
dedicated to their goals and put more
work into achieving them
seniors are better able to focus on
completing lessons and reaching goals
there are a lot of distractions out
there these days for young people
there's everything from facebook to
instagram and all the usual drama of
daily life at work and at school
seniors are typically less concerned
with these kinds of things and are
better at focusing on tasks until
completion this is extremely important
for language study where regular
practice and attention to detail are key
not only are you never too old to learn
you may have some advantages over
younger learners
our language learning program has a
number of special tools to make learning
a new language in your 50s or 60s easy
you'll use the same resources as a tech
savvy teenager
number two learning is vital to healthy
and happy living
learning is actually vital to your
health doing things like playing word
games doing puzzles and even using
online platforms like luminosity do help
keep the mind nimble but nothing
compares to learning a second language
in terms of health benefits for your
mind
learning another language may be one of
the very best retirement hobbies you can
pick up you can also apply your second
language knowledge when you travel
number three there are health benefits
to learning new things after the age of
60.
learning a second language increases the
number of neural pathways in the brain
forging these new neural pathways helps
you code and sort the new language you
are learning in addition there are other
brain health benefits associated with
learning a new language here's a list of
benefits bilingual people can enjoy
higher overall general intelligence
better memory and memorization skills
better perception of surroundings better
focus concentration and attention to
detail
so in a very real way learning a new
language is one of the best and most
practical retirement hobbies you can
find because it helps protect against
cognitive decline as you age
now let's talk about how our language
learning program has methods to make
sure you can start learning in your 50s
60s and beyond
number one we have an intuitive easy to
use system
learning an old age doesn't have to be
hard or irritating it can and should be
fun
from your very first lesson we'll make
sure you're speaking fluently every day
you can start and stop each lesson as
many times as you want study when you
want where you want and at the pace you
decide
number two you'll find special tools to
boost retention and performance
as we mature learning to use the right
tools is vital to getting jobs done fast
and right
so we make it easier than ever to make
learning an old age fun and rewarding
with a wide range of tools to boost
retention and performance including
space repetition flash cards so you can
learn vocab fast
line-by-line audio transcripts so you
can read along with each lesson
pronunciation and accent review
instructor lesson notes
review quizzes
2000 core words enough for fluency
you are truly never too old to learn
with more than 20 tools and resources to
help boost learning and performance
number three you'll get support every
step of the way
although you may never be too old to
learn it doesn't hurt to have a little
help along the way
our language learning system has helped
thousands of seniors learn and master a
new language with help and support at
every step
we offer 24 7 assistance just send us an
email we have dedicated language experts
standing by to help you with any problem
or issue you may be experiencing
there is also instructor feedback have
specific questions about a lesson or
your progress you can directly email
instructors and get direct responses to
any question you may have about your
studies or lessons or try studying with
your very own instructor members of our
exclusive premium plus plan not only get
a custom curriculum tailored to their
very own goals they also gain access to
their very own language instructor
learning in old age isn't just a luxury
it's crucial to helping avoid the onset
of alzheimer's dementia and other
age-related cognitive issues
specifically learning another language
helps increase overall intelligence and
improve awareness memory and overall
cognitive function
so not only are you never too old to
learn a new language for health reasons
it's a great way to meet new people and
start adventures
if you're ready to finally learn a new
language the fast fun and easy way sign
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learning goals and overcome setbacks on
the road to mastering a new language in
this video you'll discover why learning
goals are so vital to learning a new
language and overcoming the inevitable
setbacks you'll encounter on your way to
mastering the language here are some
useful strategies you can use to crush
your goals
first switch to strategic goals rather
than general internal motivation people
are motivated to learn a second language
for any number of reasons including
personal enrichment better career
opportunities or even meeting new people
however unlike simpler goals which may
only take a week or two to complete
learning a new language takes time and
there will be occasional setbacks and
failures so to reach your overall
objective of mastering a new language
you need to learn how to motivate
yourself and stay focused on the bigger
picture
to do so it is vital to set specific
strategic goals with an action plan
second reasons learning goals are vital
to success
learning an entire language well enough
to carry on full conversations with
native speakers is certainly a goal but
with this as your primary objective
there's a long period of time between
the time the goal is set and when it can
be realistically attained
the problem is that a failure to achieve
an objective creates stress that can
build until you either reach the
learning goal or quit the solution is to
set more realistic strategic learning
objectives that are easier to attain but
still keep you on track to learning here
are some examples of strategic learning
objectives that you might set on your
way to mastering a new language study
for 10 minutes every day
complete one lesson or chapter each week
learn 20 new words each week or even
learn one new word each day
the key here is that your learning goals
and objectives need to be very concise
attainable and relevant to your overall
objective as long as you can see
progress towards your learning goal your
stress levels will be lower and you're
far more likely to succeed
next to learn a new language or
virtually any new skill you'll need to
make adjustments to your routine
simply telling yourself that you want to
be able to speak fluently probably won't
force you to alter your daily or weekly
routines
but when your strategic goals include
learning a new word each day or a lesson
every week you're forced to alter your
schedule to reach the goal or risk
certain failure
although altering your schedule may
cause some minor degree of stress at
first the added motivation you get from
achieving goals quickly eliminates any
initial discomfort and the more
strategic goals you complete each day or
week the faster you can achieve your
larger goal of mastering the language
the key to achieving goals includes
learning how to deal with the inevitable
setbacks and failures the great part
about setting smaller attainable
strategic learning goals is that you can
occasionally miss your objective but
quickly make up for it
so if you can't finish a lesson one week
it's entirely possible to either learn
the lesson the following week or even do
two lessons to make up for the initial
failure the point is that failing to
achieve smaller strategic learning goals
won't kill your motivation or derail
your overall objectives
there are many ways to crush your
language learning goals using our
program first check out our custom
learning paths which are based on your
specific goals
learning paths are designed to help you
reach your specific learning objectives
by providing you with step-by-step
strategic goals so imagine you're about
to travel and just wanted to learn
enough essential language to navigate
any potential emergency situations you
might encounter our language learning
program has created a custom learning
path for your goal that includes just 10
lessons or strategic learning objectives
once you complete the 10 lessons your
larger overall learning goal is complete
learning paths are one of the most
powerful features at our website and
help you quickly and efficiently achieve
larger learning goals and objectives
for premium and premium plus members our
website offers more than 20 advanced
learning tools to make it easier than
ever to reach and achieve your goals
these include teacher feedback and
comments for every lesson
full lesson transcripts and review
tracks
voice recording tools to perfect your
pronunciation
lesson review quizzes and much more
our language learning program makes it
easier and more convenient to achieve
your smaller strategic goals so you can
quickly reach your larger overall
objectives in less time and with less
stress
without setting realistic and attainable
learning objectives and goals your
larger dream of mastering a new language
might never be realized specifically
strategic objectives help to reduce
stress adjust your daily routine and
make it far easier to deal with the
inevitable setbacks on your way to
mastering a language we've made it
simple and easy for you to set and
attain your strategic goals so you can
successfully reach the larger goal of
mastering your target language
today traditional classrooms are no
longer the only or even best place to
learn a new language
more and more people are finding that
they can easily learn a language just
about anywhere they have a few minutes
of spare time including their daily
commute to work
according to the u.s census bureau the
average american spends over 50 minutes
a day commuting to and from work or over
300 hours a year
but rather than simply sitting in
traffic and wasting the time you can
instead use your daily commute to
literally learn a new language in just a
few short months
our language learning program has
specialized learning tools that you can
use on your commute to and from the
office to master a language in your
spare time
what are some reasons traditional
classroom settings just aren't the best
option for most people in today's
fast-paced world
difficulty getting to and from class
learning on someone else's schedule
very expensive and may cost thousands of
dollars to complete
can take years to finally complete
classes and learn the language
the simple truth is the traditional
classroom instruction is simply not a
viable option for most people in today's
very fast-paced time-starved world
now let's examine how you can learn a
language faster more easily and at far
less expense than traditional classes
all during your commute to work and back
home again
three reasons your daily commute can
help you master a language in the next
year
on average americans spend more than 300
hours per year commuting
during the commute to and from work over
six hours a week is completely wasted
the time isn't used to help you reach
any goals or objectives
but thanks to online language learning
platforms with audio books and other
resources that you can access during
your commute you can easily transform
wasted time into progress toward
learning a new language with over 300
hours available annually your daily
commute could provide you with enough
time to gain significant skills in a new
language each and every year
increase your earning potential while
commuting to work
how would you like to transform all
those spare commuting hours each week
into more money for a new car house or
even a dream vacation
according to research someone making
thirty thousand dollars per year can
boost their annual income by six hundred
dollars or more per year by learning a
second language over the course of a
lifetime that's a significant amount
how from work at home translation jobs
to working overseas there are many ways
to leverage your second language into
more money in your bank account
so instead of wasting your precious time
you can make your commute more
productive and eventually profitable the
more languages you learn the higher your
income potential
repetition is key to mastering a new
language
not sure if it's practical to learn
another language while commuting to and
from work each day well not only is it
possible learning in your car on the way
to and from work each day can actually
help you learn and master any language
quickly the simple truth is that
repetition is absolutely vital to truly
internalizing and mastering any language
so if you listen to audio books or even
audio lessons on your commute to work
and then repeat the same lesson on your
commute home the information is more
likely to be locked in to your long-term
memory
our language learning program has been
helping people learn and master language
in the comfort of their home during
their daily commute or any place they
have a few spare minutes of time
here are five features of our program
that make it easy to learn a new
language while commuting to and from
work
first the largest collection of audio
lessons on the planet by native speaker
instructors
every single week native speaker
instructors create new audio lessons
all lessons are short to the point and
guaranteed to improve your mastery of a
language
second the word of the day
simply exposing yourself to new
information and vocabulary terms helps
increase your fluency and mastery of
your target language so every single day
check out the word of the day and
memorize it during your commute it's a
quick and easy way to boost your
vocabulary every day
third daily dose mini lessons
have a short commute to work but still
want to make progress towards learning
more than just vocabulary
not a problem our daily dose mini
lessons are one minute or less and are
designed to improve your grammar
conversations and pronunciation
fourth all content is available on a
convenient mobile app
you don't need a pc or tablet to learn
during your daily commute instead all of
our lessons tools and resources are
available 24 7 via our mobile app
that means you can access all of our
audio lessons and other tools during
your commute to work or anytime you have
a few spare minutes
fifth
audiobooks and other supplemental
resources
in addition to the world's largest
online collection of hd audio lessons
our language learning program has audio
books to enhance your understanding and
make it more convenient than ever to
learn a language during your commute
the average commute time of most
americans is over 300 hours each year
and it's the perfect opportunity to
learn and master a new language
use the dead time during your daily
commute to learn a new language and
potentially boost your lifetime earnings
whatever your motivation our language
learning program has the tools and
resources necessary to help you learn a
new language each year during your
commute to and from work
so if you're ready to finally learn a
new language the fast fun and easy way
sign up for your free lifetime account
by clicking on the link in the
description signing up takes less than
30 seconds and you'll start speaking
from your very first lesson
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