SET A GOAL AND CREATE A PLAN
Your goal should be specific with a designated deadline. Also, break it down into stages. It will be much easier for you to organize your learning.
THINK ABOUT THE BENEFITS
Imagine yourself. You and your language goal achieved. How does it feel? What do you feel, what do you see? What benefits will you have and remind yourself of them as often as possible.
ADAPT MATERIALS TO YOUR NEEDS
If your goal is to conduct business conversations and that's what matters most to you, leave behind the theatre reviews. Combine learning with your interests, choose portals, blogs, movies on topics that are close to you.
At the beginning, learn what you need. What's the point of learning words like hyaluronic makeup if you want to work in the UK as a doctor or a nurse next month.
LEARN WORDS IN CONTEXT
Memorizing words from a list doesn't work very well.
When you're learning vocabulary, you can group words together, create mind maps, construct sentences and short stories. When you're studying a topic such as travel, imagine these words and take a "linguistic journey," for example, when you come across the word "climb," imagine yourself climbing and what you see around you, who you're with, how you're feeling, etc. If you come across a word or construction that's difficult to learn, make up a funny story and exaggerate it. Create associations and use mnemonic devices to help with retention.
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE
The more you practice speaking, the more comfortable and confident you will become. Find someone to practice speaking with, whether it's a language exchange partner, tutor, or friend. Try to speak in the language as much as possible, even if it's just with yourself. Also, listen to podcasts, watch TV shows, and read books in the language you're learning. This will help you pick up pronunciation, intonation, and new vocabulary.
USE TECHNOLOGY
There are many language learning apps, websites, and tools available that can make learning a new language easier and more fun. Duolingo, Babbel, and Rosetta Stone are popular language learning apps. These platforms offer interactive lessons, quizzes, and games to help you learn.
GET IMMERSED
The best way to learn a language is to immerse yourself in the culture and language. Consider visiting a country where the language is spoken, or you could also look for language immersion programs in your area. Spending time in an environment where you are surrounded by the language will help you pick it up faster and more effectively.
BE PATIENT
Learning a new language is a long-term process, so be patient and don't expect to be fluent overnight. Celebrate your small wins, track your progress, and stay motivated. If you stick with it and practice consistently, you will eventually get there.