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5 Tips for Learning a Language
Babbel - Language Learning
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If “learn a new language” is a permanent but never actioned item on your to-do list, try Babbel. This cheery app has the right course for everyone and its expert-designed short lessons are the perfect way to fit learning a new language into your day. Try these five tips to keep your motivation high as you learn.
Find the “Why”
Before you commit to learning a new language, ask yourself why you want to do it. Is it to further your career? To converse casually with locals when on holiday? Or do you want to watch your favourite foreign film in its original language one day? Select your motivation in Babbel and you’ll have a clear goal to work toward.
Focus on Vocabulary
Babbel features extra courses that offer a quick way to increase your vocabulary. On the Courses tab, tap the dropdown bar at the top of the screen and select Words and Sentences—here you’ll find lots of lessons to help you learn vocabulary. Since repetition is the key to success, you can set learning goals in Babbel and receive regular reminders, as well as monitor your progress in a widget on your Home Screen.
Get out of Your Comfort Zone
If you really want to get ahead, push yourself to absorb as much of your new language as you can: Speak it as often as possible and consume lots of media. Babbel features a collection of podcasts that are a great way of picking up interesting cultural details in the language you’re learning.
Have Fun While You Learn
Learning a new language doesn’t have to be dull, especially when you have an app like Babbel guiding you. Have fun on your journey and try out what you’re learning. Surprise your social media followers with posts in your new language, or learn a joke or the lyrics to a song. The more interesting and fresh your approach, the easier you’ll find it to improve your language level.
Learn From Native Speakers
Your greatest inhibitions no doubt come from testing out what you’ve learned on native speakers—but you’ll learn fast from them, so go for it! Observe how they pronounce words, then practise pronouncing syllables that you find difficult. It’s a surefire way to get over some of the trickier parts of speaking a new language.