Where should I start when learning a new language?
Babbel.com recommends 5 steps for those aspiring to learn a new language. Those steps include:
1. Be sure of your goals and motivations: being clear on your intentions at the start of your journey will help you find the most success.
2. Consider your preferred learning styles: think about which learning methods have brought you the most success in the past and use those in your language learning journey.
3. Gather your tools: there are many tools that can assist you in your goals such as apps, signing up for classes, buying books and supplies, creating a language-learning journal, following relevant social media accounts, and more!
4. Craft a lesson plan: if you're learning with an app, most of this work is already done for you. If you want to create your own way, start with the basics like the alphabet, basic pronunciation and phonetics, and memorizing a list of the most common words and verbs.
5. Create a schedule that works for you: one of the most important factors to consider in your journey is how you manage your time. We recommend taking small steps first, such as frequent short study sessions, to keep yourself energized and on the path to success! 