Tips for Learning Languages

December 21, 2009 :: Posted by - Travel Troll :: Category - Good to Know, Interest

When traveling to different countries it is ideal to be able to pick up on the language while you are there. Here are some simple tips to help you learn the language:

1-Set realistic expections. Rome was not built in a day and you will not learn Chinese, Spanish, or Romanian in a day. But, in one day you can learn alot and be on the road to fully understanding the language.

2- Focus on vocab. Even if you don’t know how to put words together if you have a strong base of words you will be able to communicate at least a little.

3- Maximize your language exposure. The more that you listen to a language the better you will pick up on the accent and become familiar with the way it sounds.

4- Speak to the natives. Many times people in other countries want to talk to people who are not from their country- so talk to them! Ask them different questions and ask them vocab and various phrases. When you do this you will be able to pick up on the language faster.

Tags: ,

Leave a Reply