Knowing another language is a valuable skillone that couldboost your salaryandyour brain.
If youre trying to learn a new language, turn that web browsing time into learning time as well.
Bonus tip:read newspaper sites written in your target languagefor even more practice.
Use Anki for Smart Vocabulary Practice
Ankiis one of the most recommended tools for learning in general.
The smart flashcardsteach through repetitionand adapt to your particular strong or weak points.
Use Duolingo for Personalized Foreign Language Coaching
Previously mentionedDuolingois ourfavorite language learning tool.
It covers four dozen languages, from Amharic to Yiddish.
Write Down Everything You Hear When Studying a Foreign Language
Welearn more effectivelywhen we write things down.
Just the act of writing helps cement information in our brains.
While listening to language lessons,write down everything you hear.
Isnt that how the mermaid inSplashlearned to speak English?
Illustration by Tina Mailhot-Roberge.
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