#speakkorean

1. Sing along to your favorite songs in the language you're studying.

2. Read out loud to practice pronunciation.

3. Repeat lines from TV shows to practice!

4. Speak entire phrases out loud to practice the rhythm of a new language.

5. Speak a lot with your teacher. He or she can correct you and help you improve.

6. Record your speech and listen to your own recording.

7. Shadow a native speaker to practice your pronunciation.

8. Chat with native speakers to improve your pronunciation and practice colloquial speech.

9. Practice pronunciation drills for sounds you have trouble making.

10. Take care to correctly pronounce words you find particularly interesting!

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1. Learn words through phrases.

Pair each new word with a couple of example sentences.

2. Watch your favorite video with subtitles.

There is nothing that sticks better to your memory than something you enjoy watching.

3. Think in the language you want to learn.

4. Use available learning applications.

Whether you use Android or iOS you have plenty of choice.

5. Expand your vocabulary by reading.

Online articles, comics, books, webtoons, magazines... whatever works!

6. Talk to yourself.

Try to describe what you are doing out loud to remember daily actions quickly. Voicing what you think will also help you when you are actually trying to articulate your thoughts to someone else.

7. Listen to recordings and repeat.

Saying words out loud while comparing yourself to a native speaker is the best way to improve your pronunciation.

8. Prepare for daily routine situations.

9. Try to practice your speaking with a native speaker.

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10. Know your audience.

This is especially important for languages like Japanese, Korean etc. where the register changes dramatically depending on who you are talking to.

11. Ask for feedback and reflect on it.

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12. Avoid reading directly, try to use an outline.

13. Shadow language CDs, then repeat what you heard.

14. Keep practicing regularly, otherwise your hard work will be wasted.

Practice, practice, practice! Your knowledge will move from short to long-term memory.

First, It’s motivational

One of the greatest struggles for anyone learning a second language is motivation. Nine times out of ten, learners start out their language learning journey with loads of enthusiasm; only to see it gradually wane over time. Try as they may it’s difficult to maintain the spark they once shared with their new language.

So why not borrow energy from a different part of your life?

When you make relationships with people in your target language all the excitement of a new relationship carries directly over into your learning.

Second, It makes language learning practical

Studying vocabulary and grammar is a vital part of language learning whether you use a podcast, textbook, app, or find yourself in a classroom. However, as great as studying is, a language really only starts to come alive once you start using it in everyday life.

Building relationships with native speakers will give you the chance to talk in your target language often. Furthermore it will be in a way that feels natural. You’ll learn words in the context, which is hugely important.

Third, It's fun.

One of the greatest benefits is that it allows you practice without having it feel like practice.

Often times you’ll find yourself so wrapped up in the conversation that you forget you’re using a foreign language. This takes a lot of the pressure off, and helps you focus on communication over trying to speak absolutely perfectly.

You also get to learn about a whole new culture from your partner or friends so you are not only learning language skills but also about the cultures that surround your target language.

2. The risks of dating in a foreign language

First, It’s easy to miscommunicate

When it comes to relationships, people can easily misunderstand each other. So it can be hard when building relationships in your target language when you or your partner's lack of ability in each other’s respective native tongue can lead to miscommunications that would otherwise be avoidable.

Second, Your language skills could suffer if your relationships don't work out

If all your language practice is wrapped in one person, and your relationship with that person doesn’t work out, then your language learning could take a huge hit. So it's best not to put all your hopes for language growth on one area, relationship or otherwise. You don't want to risk losing motivation, so try to find it in many different areas.

3. An idea for building relationships in a foreign language

Make Games out of getting to know one another

Sometimes opening up in any relationship can be hard. Add in the added struggle of a new language and it can feel impossible to share your true feelings with others.

So instead of trying to take first interactions so seriously and talking about the usual things like the weather or work, try to ask new interesting questions.

Try to figure out what the other person's hobbies are without asking directly. Or what kind of job they have. This will give you a chance to stretch your language skills in a new way and you will probably get some funny answers out of it too. Being comfortable being silly or making language mistakes is a great way to bond with someone even if you have just met.

Relationships in a foreign language have a lot more benefits to offer than it does drawbacks. Don't be scared to open up to people and make mistakes.

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