>>5661547These tips worked for me, but they might or might not work for you. Different strategies for different people, you know?
1) Take some sticky notes and label things you see every day with the word in your target language.
2) Try to immerse yourself in the language as much as possible. This is the biggest one.
3) If possible, try to watch things on YouTube with [insert language] subtitles (if applicable), and try reading newspapers in your target language (pick out words, and use context clues to infer them)
4) Everyone makes mistakes, so don't be discouraged.
5) Try to use your target language as much as possible. On the internet, with friends, etc.
6) Make friends with people who speak the language and try to speak with them in your target language as much as possible. If there aren't any people around you, try using the internet!
7) Make a daily routine, say 10 minutes a day studying your target language, for example.
8) Writing your notes helps you remember them better.
9) Stay motivated, and have the most fun you can!
This next step is optional, but travel! If you travel and use your newfound language skills, people will be impressed and happy that you're trying to learn about their culture, language, and way of life :)
