1. Start speaking from day one. It may feel a little awkward at first, but trust us - everyone loves a trier! Make learning a language fun by treating it like a game. Set yourself goals to learn 10, 50, 100 words and track your progress using a vocabulary-building tool like
Karteto.
2. Immerse yourself in the language. No, we don't mean you need to book a one-way ticket to a foreign country (although, if you can, go for it!). Try watching movies with subtitles, reading children's books, or even changing the language settings on your phone. Who knows, you might learn some useful new phrases like "I accidentally deleted all my contacts" in Chinese.
3. Consistency is key. Make language learning a daily habit by scheduling specific times for practice. Find a learning partner for accountability and motivation. And remember, variety is the spice of life - switch things up to keep it interesting. Who said you can't learn Spanish while salsa dancing?
4. Use online apps. There are tons of great language learning apps out there, like Duolingo, Babbel, and Memrise. Try a few and see which ones work best for you. But, we may be a bit biased here, so make sure to give
Karteto a try too!
5. If you have the funds, travel, join a language school, or hire a teacher. But, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, try finding language meetups in your area. Who knows, you might make some new friends and practice your language skills at the same time.
6. Bonus point: If you're single and ready to mingle, why not try finding a language learning partner who can also be your partner in crime? Who knows, you might just fall in love with more than just the language. ;)