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5 Killer Language Learning Strategies Guaranteed to Help You Make Time

Have you ever thought to yourself, “I’d love to learn a foreign language but I’m just too darn busy. If only I had more hours in the day…”?

I hear you.

Work life and home life are demanding, and those 24 hours a day won’t be getting any longer.

So when are we supposed to learn an entire other language?

I have good news for you. There are effective, surefire ways to make time for language learning. (Yes, even for those of you with the busiest of schedules!)

The Simple Secret to Foreign Language Fluency
What’s the hardest part of learning languages?

They feel arbitrary.

They have their own logic, but it takes trial and error to figure them out.

What if there was a shortcut?

A way to learn from your mistakes before making them?

Here’s a simple but useful tip.

Learn example sentences rather than memorizing words individually and out of context.

In other words, sentence mine.

What is sentence mining?

Google “sentence mining” and you’ll find a community of hardcore sentence miners who get into passionate debates.

Sentence mining is learning languages by collecting, saving, and reviewing sentences.1

The more traditional approach is to memorize long lists of vocab words individually.

Why does sentence mining work?

Sentence mining works for several reasons.

First, it helps you create mental associations with what you already know. The sentences give you a “place” in your brain where you can attach the new vocabulary.

Second, it exposes you to the vocabulary in different contexts. This accelerates your learning in the same way that you would get to know a person faster if you see them in multiple social settings.

Third, vocabulary is nuanced, like people. Just like you don’t truly “know” someone by knowing their name, you don’t truly “know” a word just by knowing its definition.

Sentence mining lets you master a word more quickly.

How do I do sentence mining?

There are 2 ways.

The Traditional Way

First, I’ll tell you the traditional, painful way:

Find a resource that can provide a steady supply of accurate sentences.
Select simple sentences that demonstrate the word’s meaning.
Save those sentences in your notebook or flashcards.
Periodically review.
As you can imagine, the traditional way is a test of your discipline and organizational skills.

If you enjoy challenges, have an iron will, and are very meticulous, go with the traditional way.

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