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Learning a new language is not as hard as you think it might be. With all the available resources, you can learn while commuting, while watching TV or while sitting in front of the computer. If you want to learn a new language, there is no excuse to not. The world is at our fingertips and learning a new language will help you better communicate with everyone.
So you've decided that you really do want to learn a new language. I suppose you have picked out the one you want to learn. Maybe you want to learn Spanish. Maybe it's Danish. It does not matter. Now what do you do to best accomplish the feat of learning the new language?
Let's say you have decided to use a Pimsleur Level I CD course to learn your new language. This course has 30 audio lessons. Here are a few suggestions that will help to make learning a new language a successful experience.
1.Set a Goal
Buy yourself a notebook that you can keep notes in. On the first page set a goal for when you will complete the course. The Pimsleur Level I CD course has 30 one-half hour lessons. If your goal is to complete a lesson each weekday as you drive to work or while you exercise, it will take you 6 weeks to complete the course. Be sure to set a time to start the course and a time to finish. Setting goals is a very important first step in learning a new language.
2.Set a Time
Know when you are going to listen and concentrate on learning your new language. This is part of your goal setting but of equal importance to your success. One author says that it takes us 21 days to form a new habit. If this is true and you are serious about learning a new language then set a time and religiously make that time your time to learn. If you do not make this a priority, everything will come in your way and you will not effectively learn your new language.
3.Take Notes
In your notebook take notes of the words that may be difficult for you to remember. Spell them out. Write their definition. Write out simple phrases you want to memorize. "How are you?" "What is your address?" "Thank you!"
You will be surprised with how much this helps you to remember these words and phrases.
4.Articles and Pictures
Keep a folder and collect articles and pictures about the country you are learning about. If you want to learn French, you might have pictures of the Eiffel Tower or the Seine River. In your mind, or for real, plan a trip to see and converse with the people you are learning about. Dreams are great motivators.
5.Books, Newspapers, Magazines
Go to the library, bookstore or magazine shop and get yourself books, newspapers and magazines that you can look at and try to read things in your new language. You will be amazed at how much you can understand in your new language as you move along on your goals.
These 5 ideas will help you to successfully reach your goal and have a much more enjoyable time while you are at it.
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