31 Steps to Learn a New Language: Step #18 - Record and Listen to Yourself

Self-correction is vital in being able to speak a language fluently, especially if the learner is self studying rather than taking part in group classes. By listening to one's self, the individual is able to focus on the production of sounds and tones that they need to improve or correct. This method comes in handy when a person is learning tonal languages, such as Mandarin Chinese or Thai. These languages are reliant on the use of pitch in language to distinguish different meanings of words.

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Thus, practice and self-correction are vital in being able to speak these kinds of languages. One trick to adopting this method into a learner's study habits is to mimic native speakers. The learner can get a hold of audio recordings of native fluent speakers with which they can compare their recordings to. This method is effective as it is a convenient and cheap way to improve one's speaking skills.

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Here are the previous parts/steps of this series:

_{Step #01: Identify Your Learning Style}

_{Step #02: Set Achievable Goals}

_{Step #03: Accept That You Cannot Always Be Fluent}

_{Step #04: Be Patient and Prepared to Put in Effort}

_{Step #05: Take Advantage of Free Resources}

_{Step #06: Adhere to a Strict Study Schedule}

_{Step #07: Visualize Your Goals}

_{Step #08: Write Notes by Hand}

_{Step #09: Use Flashcards}

_{Step #10: Prepare Visual Aids}

_{Step #11: Revert Back to Childhood}

_{Step #12: Embrace Mistakes}

_{Step #13: Learn How to Listen}

_{Step #14: Read Children's Books}

_{Step #15: Consume Foreign Media You Find Interesting}

_{Step #16: Listen to Radio Stations}

_{Step #17: Learn Practical Phrases}

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