Never learn something new before you review what you know already
Study in small chunks every day, even if for just 5 or 10 minutes
Use the language in the context of the topics you’re passionate about, and activities you enjoy
Use the language in the context of the topics you’re passionate about, and activities you enjoy
Get an understanding of current research on memory, and utilize scientifically proven learning tools to learn more effectively
Spend a week researching different learning methods, select one or two that suit you best, and stick to them until you’ve read them cover to cover or identify a clear need to supplement them with another resource
Dedicate as much time to speaking and writing, as to reading and listening, and try to regularly wander into topics outside your comfort zone
Don’t look at mistakes as failure, but rather an immediate opportunity to improve your language abilities
Always be attentive to what native speakers say in any given situation and note down the sentence patterns they use