10 Consejos Para Aprender Una Idioma Facilmente
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10 Consejos Para Aprender Una Idioma Facilmente

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10 Consejos Para Aprender Una Idioma Facilmente
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Creo que es increíblemente importante hoy en día conocer el mundo y la gente en el. Una forma de hacer esto es aprender un idioma. Ser bilingüe, trilingüe, quintilingüe — un políglota. La razón es que ahora estamos en un mundo globalizado con gran oportunidad de estarnos moviendo constantemente. ¿Qué mejor manera de estar preparado para una vida de viajes mundiales que aprender la lengua de otro país? ¿Qué es mejor que poder pedir comida en México con un acento perfecto o saber cómo pedir direcciones en Taiwán?

Incluso si nunca llegas a un nivel de perfección, lo que realmente importa es tratar. Por otra parte, los estudios muestran que las personas que hablan varios idiomas son más inteligentes en general, son más aptos para viajar, para recibir una paga más alta, y son generalmente más felices con sus vidas. Y no hay nada que nos impide ser una de esas personas que otros lo miran con asombro, mientras les muestras tus fotos de viajes o desechas una nueva palabra.

Usando estos consejos, me converti en un mejor orador de portugués y español a un nivel que estoy bastante cómoda. Por supuesto que no soy genio, pero con suficiente tiempo puedo llegar a nivel de fluidez. Y empezamos con los consejos.

1. Haz un amigo (que habla esa idioma).

2. Obten herramientas de estudio (como libros, CDs, videos de Youtube, etc).

3. Motivate. Debes ser un estudiante activo.

4. ¡Ten una meta! ¿Quieres aprender a escribir? ¿Hablar? ¿Leer y entender? Es importante saber porque estás trabajando.

5. Toma una clase, tal vez. Aunque empecé enseñandome a mí misma, supe que era una persona que aprende mas fácil dentro de una clase y comencé tomando clases de portugués y de español.

6. No tengas miedo a la práctica (en público si es necesario).

7. Vuelve a la secundaria. Usa las tarjetas de vocabulario y cartas con definiciones.

8. ¡Práctica Práctica Práctica!

9. Busqua un amigo que pueda aprender contigo. Encuentra un impulso de motivación para aprender y practicar.

10. No te desanimes. Se necesita tiempo!




















I believe it is unbelievably important in this day and age to be cultured and knowledgeable about the world and the people in it. One way to get this done is to learn a language. Be bilingual, trilingual, quintilingual — a polyglot. The reason being is that now we're in a globalized world with a knack for constant movement and search for more knowledge. What better way to be prepared for a life of world travel than to learn another country's language? What's better than being able to order food in Mexico with a perfect accent or know how to ask for directions in Taiwan? Even if you never reach a level of perfection, what really matters is trying. Moreover, research shows that people who speak multiple languages are smarter overall, are more likely to travel, to receive higher pay, and are generally happier with their lives. And there's nothing stopping you from being one of those people that others gaze at in amazement while you show off your array of travel photos or throw out a new word.

By using these tips I was able to become a better Portuguese and Spanish speaker to a level I'm quite comfortable with. Of course, I’m no genius but with enough time I can become a fluent and effortless speaker. So here’s what I did.

  1. Make a friend (who speaks that language).
  2. Get study tools (like books, CDs, Youtube videos, etc).
  3. Become motivated and excited- be an active learner.
  4. Have a goal! Do you want to learn how to write? Speak only? Read and understand? It’s important to know what you’re working towards.
  5. Take a class, maybe? Although I began by teaching myself I knew that I was a person who does better when they’re taught by another person so now I'm taking Portuguese classes and Spanish culture classes (did you say Food Culture in Latin American Film? Yes I did). I learn faster!
  6. Don’t be afraid to practice (in public if need be).
  7. Go back to High School (as in using flashcards and posting words with definitions all over your house).
  8. Practice Practice Practice!
  9. Get a pal who can learn it with you too. There’s a boost of motivation to learn and practice often.
  10. Don’t get discouraged, it takes time!

Now I’m off to studying Italian. Ciao!


Additional Resources:

https://www.duolingo.com/

https://www.busuu.com/en

http://www.byki.com/byki_descr.html

http://freerice.com/#/english-vocabulary/1370

http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/

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