How NOT to learn a new language: 3 common mistakes beginners do!
Engaging storyline, aesthetic wardrobe, flawless faces, cheesy yet beautiful scenes! So, you watched a dreamy k-drama, you can’t get over it and now you desperately want to learn their language!
That pretty much sums up every drama fan. And I can relate to this 😊!
Or you just want to pursue it as a hobby or want to make a career, the reasons can be various.
But before starting out keep in mind these 3 common mistakes that most beginners do, and what you can do to avoid them:
1) Trying to learn everything at once!
I can understand the excitement at the beginning but dreaming to become an expert overnight is practically impossible.
The Foreign Service Institute states that the average learning time for a second language can range between 575–2200 hours!
This can be truly overwhelming but remember that slow and steady wins the race.
So, one step at a time and try not to break the consistency. This will not only strengthen your basics but will also save you from the burnout caused due to excessive studying.
2) Hopping from one source to another!
This is another common mistake that beginners do, changing learning sources frequently will cause more harm than good in the beginning. So do your research extensively before selecting a course and then stick to it. Once your fundamentals are clear then you are free to experiment with the sources.
3) Shying away from making mistakes!
We all have so many insecurities and fears while learning anything new, so understand and remember that you are bound to make mistakes.
So, the key is to learn like a child! A child is not scared of making mistakes while learning something new, they do not get embarrassed or agonize over their flaws.
So don’t let that wrong pronunciation or wrong conjugation come in between your learning journey.
Here is a bonus tip for you!
Start speaking while learning the language, don’t wait for that perfection. Again, kids are a great example, they are not aware of any grammar rules and yet they start speaking without any hesitation. So don’t wait and start speaking. If you are learning in groups then it’s good to practice with each other however, if you are learning all on your own then try to speak in front of the mirror on any topic.
Bottomline
Let me tell you, that there will come a point where you feel like quitting, the concepts will look very tiring and bothersome but trust me it’s just a phase and once you are past that then it’s a cakewalk!
Happy learning!
