Learning a new foreign language is a great feat, and you can’t literally buy a book and suddenly POOF! and transform yourself into “NINJA IN JAPANESE”
Firstly, you need to have a huge motivation to learn that language, in addition to that a high level of PASSION, because without these two dosages, you would not even survive the ordeal of learning.
Secondly, getting a good basic book which teaches you essential and survival phrase, and easy for you to understand the phrase and sentence. You never learn if the first few pages consist how to learn the vocabulary such: Apple, Pear. Hey dude! That is really junk food for your brain. Your brain will vomit words that has no meaning to you.
The next page teaches you how to know body parts such as: nose, eyes…”oh my God, you will die sitting on that couch.” I remembered the old days when I just started a new language, here is my story.
“I took up a foreign language course and found that the class was packed with adults who were eager to learn the language. Initially, the lecturer was a native speaker, but after two months, there were fewer students attending, and by the end, only five attended. I think the reason for dropouts is the curriculum and learning system which is not practical. While students were not given time to practice because of the time constraints of two hours.”
Thirdly, you need a basic curriculum that gives you fundamentals of basic speech and builds confidence. If the textbook has no speaking or dialogues. Then you should throw the book into the dustbin, because it is a waste of your time.
When you buy a book, Observe the table of contents, Next open the pages, if the book has dialogues, the should consists of clear explanation of sentence structure, and next it ends with phrase builder. If you see such books in the market, then that is the best book for you.
What are the reasons to learn a foreign language?
What’s the best thing you can do for yourself? For personal reasons, some people choose to become fluent in a foreign language for a variety of reasons, such as their interest in the language, their desire to travel, or their family. For instance, if you are passionate about learning about different cultures, you may wish to acquire the language so that you will be able to learn more about the people and their customs and gain a deeper understanding of them. It may also be a good idea to master the language in order to enhance your travel experience, since knowing the language will enable you to better communicate with locals and help you navigate your way around the country. The other reason you may want to learn the language is that you may have family members or friends who speak the language, and you wish to be able to communicate with them in that language.
The second is. It is also possible for people to learn a foreign language for professional reasons, such as advancing their careers or meeting the requirements of their jobs. For example, if you work in an industry that requires you to interact with international clients, then being able to speak their language may enable you to build stronger relationships with them. As a result, you can open up a whole new world of business opportunities for yourself. Furthermore, some jobs require the ability to speak a particular language in order to qualify. In order to advance in your career, it is important to learn the language in order to meet the job requirements. There is a growing competitive environment in business, so it is important to be able to speak a foreign language in order to foster collaboration and give you the upper hand in the marketplace.
“A friend who started to learn Arabic got a job in a cultural and heritage center of Spain, which was in Damascus, Syria. He teaches Spanish language in a national university and at the same time employed working at the heritage center. So, he speaks three languages that is; English, Arabic and Spanish.”
“We had a friend who often travelled to Japan on a business trip and got supplies for his engineering business.”
“We saw businesspeople from Japan who attended Arabic language course with an intention to know about the Arabic culture, language and especially getting business to import and export products.”
“These guys had a vision and made an effort to learn the language. They started to learn from real basics that is learning the alphabet.”
How could business penetrate the world market if they do not know foreign languages?
Everyone who wants to improve their language skills needs measurable language learning goals. Setting concrete language learning goals helps to track progress, stay motivated, and reach success. These goals provide a clear and specific target for learners to aim towards and help to track progress over time. In order to create effective measurable language learning goals, it is important to follow a few key steps.
Firstly, start by identifying your current level of proficiency in the language. This can be done through a self-assessment or by taking a standardized language proficiency test. Once you have a clear understanding of your current level, you can begin to set realistic and achievable goals for yourself.
When setting your goals, it is important to make them specific and measurable. For example, instead of setting a vague goal like “I want to improve my speaking ability,” set a more specific goal like “I want to be able to hold a conversation for 10 minutes in the target language by the end of the month.” “Or on to master the topics in two days.” This goal is specific, measurable, and has a clear deadline. When you decide on a specific goal, the sub-conscious starts to work preparing you for the possibility of achieving that goal.
It is also important to set goals that are challenging but achievable. Setting goals that are too easy will not provide enough motivation to improve, while setting goals that are too difficult can lead to frustration and discouragement. By setting achievable yet challenging goals, you can maintain motivation and make steady progress towards your language learning objectives.
Finally, it is important to track your progress towards your language learning goals. This can be done through regular assessments, self-reflection, or by tracking specific metrics like the number of new vocabulary words learned or the number of hours spent practicing each week.
“I have seen people learning unconstructively and hoping to pass the course by memorizing some phrases written in the textbook. And if a native speaker spoke to him, he cannot reply accordingly. His weakness in the new language was evident in even the simplest of phrases. To empower yourself in a new language, you need a strategy. You need to set specific goals such as recalling 10 new words. Imagine yourself speaking new words”.
During my university years, I kept a pocket notebook with new words. I tried to recall the words and flipped the book if I forgot anything. That said, I visualized the foreign words and was able to spell them out. I didn’t learn the translation, but instead focused on the foreign words. If I speak, I use a foreign phrase without translating it.
