Easy as 1,2,3
Hints for learning a new language
Whichever new language you decide to learn, be it Spanish, Greek or Vietnamese, there are a number of helpful hints that you can try to really get that vocabulary and grammar to stick in your head! Have a go of these handy suggestions to improve your Spanish or when taking the plunge to study a different language, and see how you go for progress!
Puzzles and games are always a popular choice for language learners. Crosswords, for instance, are a great way to expand your vocabulary in a new language, and can also be a valuable source of cultural information. You can start to keep a diary in your target language, or make sure that all your shopping lists are in the new language! This is especially helpful if you’re studying Spanish Spain, as then you’ll be able to locate all your list items without having to think about translating between your list and the products on the shelf. The same applies for French France or English England, and it makes it easier to start a conversation with someone about the whereabouts of a certain product – it’s all effective practise!
Another suggestion, even though it’s slightly offbeat, is to sing in the shower. Belt out a song that you’ve learnt at Spanish courses Spain or Italian courses Italy whilst enjoying the acoustics of the bathroom! It doesn’t matter if you know all the words correctly either, for who does when they’re in the shower?
Talking to yourself is also permitted when learning a new language. Why not practise conjugations as you walk, corresponding with the rhythm of your stride – or even brush up on your numbers? Use street signs, number plates and house numerals as visual stimulation and make sure that counting and recognising numbers in your new language is as easy as 1, 2, 3!