How to learn ANY language efficiently
After 6+ years of learning languages, here's the compilation of the best tips and the system I use to learn effectively, save time and progress faster. Hope it helps! 📚💕
Time stamps:
00:00 - Benefits of learning languages
00:56 - Debunking Myths
03:55 - Tip #1: Phonetics first
08:12 - Tip #2: Babies
12:27 - Tip #3: Pareto
14:33 - Tip #4: Spaced repetition (top tier)
17:53 - Tip #5: Train equally
18:42 - Tip #6: Think
20:20 - Tip #7: Fun
21:03 - Tip #8: Read aloud
22:12 - Tip #9: Build your OWN system
🤸♀️RESOURCES🫶
Some of the best Youtube Channels for learning Chinese (My fav) 💖:
Talking China Learning Chinese 说中国学中文: / @竹子zhuzi
Lazy Chinese - Comprehensible Input: / @lazy-chinese
ShuoshuoChinese说说中文: / @shuoshuochinese
Chloe Chinese Class: / @chloechinesecoach
IPA basics video 🗣️:
• Learn Phonetics (IPA) in under 5 minutes
Anki set up tutorial 📚:
• The ONLY Anki tutorial you'll EVER need - ...
AI Prompt to use any Chatbot as a pronunciation teacher 🤖:
"Act as a friendly, expert linguist and patient language tutor. I want to learn the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to make learning new languages easier.
Please structure your response following these exact steps:
1. *Short Introduction to the IPA:*
Explain briefly what the IPA is and why it is useful.
Include an encouraging reminder that I *do not* need to memorize or know the entire IPA chart—just the basic sounds relevant to my learning. Explain that its main purpose is a tool to look up unknown pronunciations, allowing me to compare sounds I already know to new ones and bridge the gap between languages.
Provide 2–3 simple examples using well-known English words to show how IPA symbols represent exact sounds (e.g., how /ʃ/ sounds like the "sh" in "shoe", or /θ/ sounds like the "th" in "think").
2. *Interactive Practice:* Give me 1 or 2 very short, simple exercises right here in the response so I can test my understanding immediately.
3. *Language Selection:* Ask me which language I am planning to learn so we can customize the rest of our lessons.
4. *Invitation to Continue:* Ask me if I'm ready to begin a beginner-friendly, slow-paced 2-week daily IPA practice plan designed specifically for my chosen language.
Important formatting and tone rules:
Keep the tone encouraging, clear, and beginner-friendly.
Do NOT overwhelm me with complex jargon, massive charts, or full multi-week plans all at once.
Keep this first response focused on introducing the concept and inviting me to take the next step interactively."
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