In this episode, I discuss learning languages abroad.
In this episode: * Moving abroad to learn a language isn't always as easy as it seems
* The need to feel comfortable can lead to decisions that aren't helpful for language learning
What I've been doing in Hong Kong:
- Talking to people on the street is neither easy nor productive. Create dedicated opportunities to speak: ConversationExchange.com, MyLanguageExchange.com
- Learning local vocabulary for daily life is the biggest benefit to living abroad: Use flashcards to store what you learn
- Keep an ongoing record of phrases you want to use, and ask someone later (again, I use flashcards for this)
- You only need a couple of good friends to create a perfect learning environment - go out as much as possible
- Use commuting time for study
- Use all dead time for revision
- Don't stop studying!
- Look for ways to involve yourself in
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