I've been thinking a lot about my language skills lately and how they've advanced. Sure, I still can't speak french fluently but I'm picking up more and more phrases everyday. Here are a list of things that I believe helped me...
- Move to the country where the language you want to learn is spoken by the majority
- Move in with a native family:
- Either with a host family through your school
- Au pair
- Or as a housekeeper
- Take language classes at a local university
- Find social events through Meetup or Couchsurfing
- Change your mobile phone language. Yes, the display language AND the language you text in
- Sign up for a dating site and practice your written skills with the endless number of creepers online
- Date a native (if you're lucky enough to find someone compatible! Yes...I'm a very lucky girl)
- Visit other countries where your new language is spoken
- Just go out and talk to people!!! Visit all of the shops and markets available. Strike up a conversation with a stranger! Throw parties and invite natives--this is a must!
I know how blessed I am but I didn't get here through sheer luck. It was through strength and perseverence! A lot of you have written me about your impending departure to a foreign land. I just want to say good luck to all of you, and I know you can do it! As always, message me if you have any specific questions. <3
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