6 Language Tips That Actually Work

Image: Getty Images A general rule for life: Don’t believe everything that you read on the internet. Life hacks are everywhere online, you name it, someone’s probably made a YouTube video about it. However, when it comes to language learning, there’s no magic shortcut to learning a language properly. With that said, there are a few tricks you can employ to make things a bit easier. Let’s get real: You’re not going to wake up fluent in Spanish one day, but there’s more you can do than reading a textbook to make that process a little easier. We’ve put together a few of our favourite tips to help you to get speaking as quickly as possible. #1 Get fit and fluent: Ever heard of fighting two birds with one stone? Studies show that you can boost your comprehension by learning a language whilst you exercise. As well as this, you’ll improve your brain’s ability to retain knowledge. Research found that people who studied a language whilst exercising scored higher on a test and remembered more than those that didn’t learn while exercising. Just so you don’t overdo it, we’ve also created this handy guide on how to exercise safely whilst language learning . #2 Time is of the essence: Research shows that spaced repetition is the most effective technique for learning, as the brain retains more information from memories it has seen a number of times. So, instead of cramming, try using Babbel’s courses that use six memory stages, reintroducing words across the course in order to turn short-term knowledge into long term knowledge. #3 An immersive experience: It’s not very likely that you’ll be able to uproot your life to another country in order to learn the language. However, by making simple changes to your everyday life you […]

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