10 Ways To Not Suck At A New Language

Knowing languages is super-cool. These tips will help you pick up a new one in no-time.

1. Start with the most important words

Frequently used words will give a better return on your investment.

2. Don't be afraid to sound stupid

One of the reasons kids pick up languages so fast is that they immediately start talking, without fear of making mistakes.

3. Learn to ask questions about the language

How do you say X? What does X mean? This will enable you to learn as you go.

4. Make the desired language part of your everyday life

Watch movies, change your Facebook settings and so on

5. Find people to talk to

Learning on your own will only get you so far. You can do it to master the basics but after that: you need conversation options.

6. Total Kindle

You know how you can click on a word in your Kindle and see its definition? You can install a translation dictionary instead. For example: if you'll install a French-English dictionary you'll be able to read French books with immediate translation.

7. Fly abroad

After mastering the basics, immersing yourself in the language is excellent practice. Oh, and it's also super cool.

8. Use post-its for vocabulary. Wait, don't

No one would actually do it and doesn't really work.

9. Keep it fun

First, because it's fun. Second, because it's easier to remember through experiences, stories or funny stuff that happened.

10. Try out immersia.org

We made an online adventure game for language learning and we'd love for you to check it out. It's totally free.