New Year Resolution Language Tips

Is your 2020 resolution to learn a new language and want it tips? Ah, tech! Fortunately, digital gadgets can be manipulated. Foreign language learning is widely available. Do not make excuses—start your New Year’s language learning journey and for tips.

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This guide is full of new language learning concepts and techniques. Learn more:

Finding local language exchanges
Netflix worldwide
Spotify multilingual playlists
Much more!

Use these 7 strategies to learn a language quickly!

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1. Find local language exchange hangouts.

Native speakers and language learners meet weekly to practice speaking in cities worldwide. But how? It is easy.

Facebook lets you find local language exchanges. Search “Language Exchange” and hit enter to see all language exchange events within 25 miles.

Trouble locating Facebook meet-ups?

If so, MeetUp lets you search for city events by category.

2. Label All Household Items in Target Language.

No need for endless flashcards to learn a new language. Label household items instead!

Label everything. You can even use everyday phrases like “pick up your clothes” or “what do you want for dinner”. Spaced repetition is crucial to language learning in Pimsleur courses. Leaving yourself notes around the house redefines spaced repetition. Use it!

Take 10 minutes to write your grocery list in your new language. This approach helps you remember common words.

Up the ante? We challenge you to only take your new language shopping list—sink or swim!

3. Learn Languages While Binge-Watching Netflix.

You binge-watch Netflix like most of us. Relax and improve your listening skills?

Good news—you can!

Netflix Language-Learning Tips

Netflix foreign shows employ a lot of colloquial jargon, making them good for language learners. Turn on subtitles for optimal learning. Contextual word learning has never been easier!

Expert Tip: Write down the terms you hear when watching a new episode on your phone or paper. Check the list while watching the show.

Learn Spanish? Netflix’s top 10 Spanish TV Shows. What is next?

4. YouTube Linguistics Channels.

Instead of viewing another beautiful kitten video, start the New Year by using YouTube more productively!

Language learning videos. The best part: millions of worldwide YouTubers will discuss your interests in their original tongues. YouTube channels are essentially free mentors who teach language, pronunciation, jokes, and insults.

Subscribe to various channels to receive fresh video updates.

6. Follow International Hits on Spotify.

Spotify leads global music. Top Hits playlists are available in 59 countries.

Example: Top Hits France playlist. 7. Lomepal ranked 4 times in the top 6. Maintain a Language Learning Schedule.

Though time-consuming, the above techniques can be readily integrated into your daily routine to help you stay focused and remember why you are learning. However, you need a routine to keep your New Year’s resolve.

How can you create a good language study schedule?

Todoist lets you set deadlines and prioritize tasks. The software will remind you to study language.

Trouble visualizing? No problem.
An excellent language learning to-do list can include: Pimsleur 30-minutes a day

Monday: Reflect on your learning goals. Travel magazines or FaceTime your nonna. 
Tuesday: Language interaction.
Wednesday: Label living and kitchen.
Thursday: Watch your new Netflix fave in another language. 
Friday: Watch your favorite YouTuber's new video.
Saturday: Repeat your new favorite song while driving to the beach.
Sunday: Review new vocabulary.

Simply add a weekly appointment to your calendar. Easy, right? Most of these are easy enough to do daily!