Hi my steemians friends!
I'm french and I live in Barcelona since September. So, I need to speak Spanish every day and English with you! ;).
I really love foreign languages!
Sometimes I think in French, I speak Spanish and I dream in English! But I learn more words every day.
Today, I want to share with you my tips and tricks for learning a new language fast!
1. Watch movies and series in original version
It's the best way to learn while having fun! You find a series that you like and you watch an episode every day. You will see that your language will improve. At first, you will read the subtitles, then you will understand without the subtitles.
When I was aupair in the United States, I watched cartoons with the children I was guarding. Honestly, it helped me a lot!
Now, I watch Devious Maids original version subtitled French ;)
2. Listen to music and watch television
While you are cooking, working, cleaning, driving ... You can turn on the tv or the radio and subconsciously your brain will record words and information. This technique helps me a lot with my pronunciation and usual expressions.
You can also learn the lyrics of the songs you like. For a long time I sang songs whose meaning I did not know and now everything becomes clearer. I rediscover my favorite music ...! Sometimes I'm a little... disappointed XD
3. Join a linguistic exchange group
Since I live in Barcelona, I registered on the site "Meetup". It is a site that offers outings, activities. And among these activities, there are language exchange groups. It's super friendly and free!
I invite you to come speak different languages at my next meeting Steemit in Barcelona.
4. Use different tools
Such as internet lessons, language exchange forums, dictionary and translators to learn new words every day. Carry a dictionary (physical or app) at all times you will save you a lot of time and frustration!
5. Drink alcohol
This is not a joke!
Scientists believe that a small alcohol dose can help reduce the stress. They do not know if it is a biological or psychological effect. But it's true that after 1 or 2 drinks, you are more comfortable to speak right? Of course, if you drink the whole bottle, it does not work anymore! XD
In summary,
learning new languages can be really fun if you do it while having fun! ;). Immersing yourself in a language means doing all of the activities you would normally do in your native tongue, through your new language -- whether that's reading, writing or listening.
Don't worry about grammar. If you want to learn a language quickly, you should learn how to converse first. The specifics of grammar will come later. Don't be afraid to make mistakes!
Let's go my friends! ;)
I hope you enjoyed this post. If you have other ideas, feel free to share by writing a comment!
Thank you for your support and see you soon for a new theme! ;)
