How to learn foreign language effectively?

Answer 1

Immersion into the cultural or country were they speak the language is definitely the best way. But if that's not possible. Immerse yourself in other ways like others have mention, watch movies, TV shows, read books even if it's a kids book.... the more exposure you have to it the more comfortable you will be. I taught Spanish for several years and one strategy I used with my high schoolers was assigning a song a week...... everyone loves music.... in some form or another and I would vary the style of music ..... their job was to translate the song... written form and then they would have to give me their favorite part of the song (the line or maybe what it meant to them). They really enjoyed it and I really had more participation then straight out of the book (pen and paper). I would also assign movies to watch.... many times I rented them and a student was assigned the movie over the weekend or over night..... they would write what they thought the movie was about or sometimes i would give them very simple comprehension questions (in spanish) Like what was the name of the main character..... what color was her dress..... what was the dog's name..... Truthfully what will help is exposure in what ever form! Good luck! : )

Answer 2

The best way is to travel (alone) to a place where that language is spoken and just immerse yourself in the language and culture. The next best way is to commit to a PERMANENT language-learning program, such as two classes per week for the rest of your life. Because the language is "foreign" and you don't have the opportunity to speak it in your daily life, you WILL begin to forget everything you've learned shortly after you stop taking lessons.

Answer 3

Well, I'm taking this masters program so i can be an English teacher for second language learners--- and this subject is one of the toughest ones to answer. One thing that is necessary for learning a second language is have all the areas of language met--- this includes, reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Therefore, you have to focus not just on learning the language through hearing it and reading it, but through production of it. Other aspects depend on your motivation to learn it--- is it for personal gratification of learning a language, then you might do better--- or is it bcs of obligation? I would say enjoy it--- have fun, explore through it, then learning will become more easy for you.

Answer 4

I believe if you practice speaking it u will learn it!
surround your self with people that speaks that language, and travel is important! u will be forced in most cases to use that language! watch movies or listen to songs of that language!

That is how i learned arabic in two years (still bad with writing and reading though)

Answer 5

Watching the movies in the original language is one idea.
Going there and working / living there is another idea...

Aaron.

Answer 6

well ,i think the best way is to go to that country,i know its a bit impossible sometimes but its the best way and u asked for the best one .u know my mother language isnt english but i lived there for a year so now its much easier to talk english....

Answer 7

start learning all the lanuguages at age 2
thats how

Answer 8

take a class in school
practice regularly outloud
ace the tests in class

Answer 9

get a spanish lolita.