{"id":29227,"date":"2018-12-11T09:00:02","date_gmt":"2018-12-11T09:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thevoiceoflondon.co.uk\/?p=29227"},"modified":"2018-12-11T09:00:02","modified_gmt":"2018-12-11T09:00:02","slug":"5-tips-to-learn-a-new-language","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/5-tips-to-learn-a-new-language\/","title":{"rendered":"5 tips to learn a new language!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_29240\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29240\" class=\"size-large wp-image-29240\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2018\/12\/20181210_214337-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"555\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29240\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: Courtesy of Laureta Doci<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Have you wanted to learn a new language but it just doesn&#8217;t seem to stick? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Learning a new language has many benefits, but the biggest one could be more job opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Barry Chametzky, professor at American Public University states in <em><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinecareertips.com\/\">Online Career Tips<\/a>: <\/em>\u201cWith skills in one or more foreign languages, you will stand out from other applicants.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s just one of many reasons to start learning, so here are 5 tips to help you learn in a different but effective way!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Podcasts<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Firstly, listen to more podcasts, they are really easy and helpful.<\/p>\n<p>You can listen during a work-out, whilst you\u2019re travelling, out and about shopping \u2014 any chance you get, as it\u2019s hands-free.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Learn a new language through true, firsthand stories.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/duolingo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@duolingo<\/a> Spanish Podcast features real life lessons through language for English speakers learning Spanish.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YRoG9D2psp\">https:\/\/t.co\/YRoG9D2psp<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XsqJdqNsE3\">pic.twitter.com\/XsqJdqNsE3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Apple Podcasts (@ApplePodcasts) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ApplePodcasts\/status\/1023615402193178624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 29, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>There is a range of different types \u2014 some are conversational, plenty are for total beginners and others help you with the language along with worksheets to do whilst you listen.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Dictionary<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>When you travel, carry a dictionary in the native language of your destination! This tip might seem like it\u2019s an oldie and one you\u2019ve heard many times but, so few people actually do it.<\/p>\n<p>The locals will definitely appreciate your efforts and even if they really can\u2019t understand what you\u2019re saying (you know, because of the pronunciations) you can just point to the word in the dictionary. Problem solved.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BmICmSbhv68\/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&#038;igshid=1deqnubmd5lpn<\/p>\n<p>It will always come in handy, and you can challenge yourself to learn a new word a day. By the end of your trip, you can bet you\u2019ll have learnt more words because of that handy dictionary.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Conversation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Try to have conversations with someone who knows or is a native speaker of the language you are trying to learn.<\/p>\n<p>As the saying goes &#8220;practice makes perfect&#8221;. So, practice what you\u2019ve learnt and put it into action. Maybe even visit a restaurant or shop that is traditional to the language, try to ask questions and order in the language.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/MavTraveler\/status\/803683952074588161<\/p>\n<p>If there is no-one around you to practice with, there are a wide range of foreign language conversation apps and YouTube videos you can use to put your skills into action.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Replacing words<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have someone to practice with, don\u2019t fret!<\/p>\n<p>The easiest way to remember the language is to replace your everyday words. It might sound weird or silly but soon enough you will be thinking in another language.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you are learning French, instead of saying \u2018kettle\u2019 replace it by saying \u2018bouilloire.\u2019 Do this as often as you can with everyday words and objects.\u00a0 You will be storing it in your memory through that practice and repetition, and it\u2019ll become familiar.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>Music<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Lastly, listen to the language!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"J Balvin, Willy William - Mi Gente (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wnJ6LuUFpMo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This one\u2019s just plain fun and you get to see and learn more about dialects and culture.<\/p>\n<p>Students at the <em>University of Westminster<\/em> recommended this tip greatly.<\/p>\n<p>Manaal, 21, said: \u201cI\u2019m studying Japanese, apart from watching movies, listening to music in the language really helps also.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Jade, 19, said: \u201cEven when I was learning French in secondary, I listened to a French reggae numbers song to help me learn it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Les chiffres et les nombres de 1 a 20 - alain le lait (French numbers from 1 to 20)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UsEz58BblMY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Music will not only be enjoyable but can help with memorisation. From Spanish rap to French reggae, find it and immerse yourself. With the subtitles on you can also learn new words.<\/p>\n<p>Make learning a new language one of your new years resolutions for 2019!<\/p>\n<p>See also: <a href=\"http:\/\/thevoiceoflondon.co.uk\/is-london-losing-its-cultural-diversity-to-a-rising-tide-of-built-for-instagram-aesthetics\/\">Is London losing its cultural diversity to a rising tide of built-for-Instagram aesthetics?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Words: Laureta Doci | Subbing: Benedetta Laterza<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you wanted to learn a new language but it just doesn&#8217;t seem to stick? Learning a new language has many benefits, but the biggest one could be more job opportunities. 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