Learning a language - Steps to success!

Hi, everyone, and welcome back!

This is definitely a session to boost your language learning process. Special thanks to Miss Brit Lolita for this picture!

Learning a language can be easy or a pain in the ass. It all depends on you. Here are Miss Brit Lolita's advice for a better language learning experience:

Don't panic. Be happy. A language doesn't bite. It's not a monster. It's not a complex code to decipher, so you better start to chillax now. A language is a communicative tool used by millions of people everyday, just like you and your native language. See? Languages are friendly and ready to use every day! Make friends with the language - you can get to be an expert just like with your mother tongue!

Trust me, it's not as complex as this algorithm

Chill out and take your time: No pressure allowed, my friend. Language is all about PATIENCE. You're not going to learn a language in a single day! A language takes time and effort. You may not see your results now, but hey, that doesn't mean you haven't done any progress so far! Progress in language learning is invisible, but trust me, you know more than you did yesterday. Just keep that in mind ;)

Relax, take it easy. Everything flows.

Be constant and motivate yourself: Starting learning a language is easier compared to keep on learning. Language learning process can be very tough, especially when you don't get to see your progress (again, you're unaware of it, but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist). In order to seek a progress, it is necessary to practise the language every single day (the more, the merrier!). Language is not just about filling in the gaps or completing dull grammar exercises. That can let you down for sure! There are fun ways to practise a language, such as watching TV, watching movies, getting in touch with native speakers (thank you, Google for existing!) or reading a good book. Do what makes you happy. Do what you do in your daily life - you'll see you can enjoy your own hobbies no matter the language you're speaking! A language is not fun, YOU make a language fun.

Yep, there's a whole world of possibilities out there!

Enjoy every single bit of it. As Joy says, think positive! Think of the language as a game: You are an explorer, and the language, your treasure. In the meantime you'll be finding some little treasures and prizes for your job. Learning a language can be very rewarding if you are optimistic. Do your research about the language, its literature, its culture... The more you get, the more prizes you'll earn! At the end of the day you'll realise about how far you've got, and trust me, that's completely nuts! You'll be closer to a native speaker if you follow this advice (trust me, I know what I say). It's time to start a new quest, Indiana Jones!

Time to play, my friend...

BONUS - Don't be afraid to speak!
If you really want to learn a language, you should start speaking it by now! It's OK if you're not an advanced language student, not everyone is. Everyone makes mistakes, even native speakers! By speaking, you'll be able to be more fluent and accurate. No one will punish you, they just want to hear your lovely voice. Try speaking with your teachers, with the language assistants, even with some native speakers in a bar or online! (again, thanks Google for existing!). I'm sure most of them will want to join a nice chat with you. Don't be shy, it's high time to open your mouth!

Calm down, be friendly and enjoy the chat

These are some of the rules I use when it comes to learning a language, but there are some more, of course. Impossible is nothing, that's something The Brit Lolita and I try to show you. Even pets can learn to speak! Don't be a whiner and start learning now!

Wow, those pets had really something to say! Stay tuned for more advice and remember... Enjoy language learning!