A guide to learn any language without spending a penny…..
Learning a language
seems to be all fun and games until you start learning one.
Especially when you see online, learning a new language seems to be some fashion/trend, and many people fall into it and make this long list of goals of learning different new languages that they never seem to reach.
There are many reasons why most people who set these goals never seem to reach them.
From lack of motivation/discipline to overwhelm with resources.
Especially when you’re learning all by yourself.
It can be tough learning a new language all by yourself, because if you learn one, you have to be disciplined.
And yeah!!
I get it, some people can’t buy these courses for one reason or the other, and so to help you learn a new language all by yourself.
Specifically, those who want to learn but can’t seem to get their feet on the ground.
I came up with these 8 steps to get your feet wet and to help you reach some understanding of your target language.
Disclaimer!!!!!!!
This guide is not for everyone. If you’re looking for some cheap, easy tricks, then I’m sorry, but this guide is not for you.
But if you’re serious and actually want to learn a language and willing to put some time.
I can assure you, You’ll get an excellent grasp in a month.
Now then…..
First thing first.
1. Make up your mind:
Make up your mind about what language you want to learn(obviously), then how good you want to be(fluent or on/near native level) and set up time when you’re free or just when you can have a few minutes to learn.
Plan it all and be specific.
2. Have a notebook:
Have a notebook or anything you can write on to practice.
3. Basic understanding:
Start from absolute basic/or if you’re learning different character language, then start from there.
You know the way when child start learning from absolute basic.
Exactly like that…..
And to make it even easier for you, I came up with these 100 most common words to help you get started.
(I know they’re in English, but now you get the idea where to start)
Learn these words in your target language.
(I will leave a few links at the end of the Article of some languages, 100 most common words, so you don’t have to waste time searching for them)
4. Write it down:
Now you understand the basics, so what’s next?
It’s time to write…..
(No typing, Only handwriting)
There are four paragraphs I’ve written for you to translate in your target language.
Or you can use your own written paragraphs. You can take some inspiration written below.
You can use this translator for it.
Handwrite each paragraph per day, For four days.
Let’s assume you’ve done that, what’s next?
5. Memorize verbs:
Once you’ve written those four paragraphs, It’s time for you to get your feet on some picante verbs.
Here are some common verbs you should memorise first.
Handwrite them with your target language.
(You can use that translator for it).
And memorise 10 verbs daily until you finish them all, and then write those four paragraph once again.
And you’ll see the difference that you don’t even need to copy it all, you’ll naturally translate some of it.
6. Role play:
You’ve written your paragraphs and memorise those common words & verbs, so what’s next?
It’s time to do some practice.
Try to start a conversation in your target language, or just simply do some role play with yourself.
While talking, write down those words, that you still don’t know.
Translate and memorize them.
Do it for a week.
7. Find a friend:
I mean, it’s been easier than ever before to find people from different cultures and backgrounds.
Find one friend to practice your target language with.
There are many language learning or different countries/culture related group you can find online.
Reach out to some people.
And don’t worry, Most people are actually happy to help someone learn their native language.
Hold a conversation with them in your target language.
It’s okay if you suck in the beginning, No need to feel embarrassed.
There was a saying, If you want to be good at something, learn to be bad at it first.
8. Take some free courses:
Now you have a somewhat understanding of your target language. It’s time for you to shape everything you’ve learned so far.
I know! I know!
You’d be saying, why not start from the courses at the first place.
Well, The short answer is, pervious practices were to give you a rough understanding to build a strong foundation in it.
Now you can shape everything you’ve learned so far to hold a genuine conversation.
And there are many free courses you can start from and for some there are some YouTube channels to learn from(Choose one channel and stick with it).
I’ll leave some resources to help you with at the end of the article.
Other activities to help you get better.
Watch movies, listen music, follow some online pages, Read some memes and last but not least change your mobile language to your target language.
Most common words:
Courses:
Spanish (Course 1)
Spanish (Course 2)
French (Course 1)
French (Course 2)
German (Course 1)
German (Course 2)
You have to download the PDF book first and then take audio lessons.
Italian (Course 1)
Italian (Course 2)
Russian (Course 1)
Russian (Course 2)
Conclusion:
Learning a language is not easy, but if you put some time and effort, It can pay off like any other thing.
Learning a new language can open many new doors for you, It’s a completely different world out there. New things to learn, New people to meet.
