It is completely possible to learn a new language as an adult.
Here, experts share their best tips and tricks that make the process fun.
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But it can be done.
Everyones heard at least once in their life that its best to learn a new language when youre young.
But, he adds,this may not be true.
Artemisa Valle manages the Volunteer Interpreters and Translators (VIT) Program at Casa Cornelia Law Center.
So how can you learn a new language as an adult?
Mike Shangkuan is the CEO of Lingoda.
Weve spent years developing a mind system thats great at organizing information, he says.
This makes us really, really effective at learning new thingsexcept for languages.
Shangkuan adds that the best way to learn languages as an adult is to have fun.
They offer simple storylines and vocabulary.
Practicing is easier because you could shadow (voice along) the memorized dialogue.
Disney cartoon movies are the bestall that singing and dancing allows for plenty of breaks, she says.
Valle also recommends watching telenovelas for Spanish learners who are ready for more advanced practice.
No boring study time here!
Touma is all for thisas long as thats something thats pleasurable for you.
The trick is to watch something that you would enjoy watching in any case, he says.
But the main thing is being exposed to the language and having fun.
Dont worry about understanding it all.
Just watch, enjoy, and take a stab at absorb what you’re free to.
Thats where also taking a language curriculum can be beneficial.
Remember that learning a language is not really about learning a language, Touma says.
If Im learning, say, Italian, I would never remember how to say dove e la biblioteca?
or where is the library?
But I will for sure remember how to say Dove la pizza e il vino?
Thats where is the pizza and wine, now!
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