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iTalki or Preply for 1-on-1 tutors! Seriously, nothing beats actual conversation practice with a native speaker. You can find tutors for any budget. I do 2-3 short sessions a week. Game changer for my Spanish. π
Immersion, even from home! Change your phone language, watch TV shows/movies in your target language (with subtitles at first, then without). Listen to music and podcasts. Label things around your house. Make it part of your environment. π‘
Look for language exchange partners! Apps like Tandem or HelloTalk connect you with native speakers who want to learn your language. It's free and you can make new friends. Just be patient, finding a good consistent partner takes time.
Anki or other spaced repetition system (SRS) apps for vocabulary. Duolingo is okay for starting but SRS is way more efficient for memorizing words long-term. Crucial!
Graded readers! These are books written specifically for language learners at different levels. Much more engaging than textbooks sometimes. Also, try the 'shadowing' technique β listen to a native speaker and try to mimic their pronunciation and intonation as closely as possible. Feels weird at first but really helps your accent.
once ur there, just force urself to use it. go to local shops, order coffee, ask for directions even if u know them. making mistakes is part of it! people are usually nice if they see ur trying. π
Don't underestimate the power of children's content. Kids' TV shows and books use simpler vocabulary and sentence structures. It's a great way to build a foundation. No shame in my game, I learned a lot of German from Peppa Pig (Peppa Wutz! π·).
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