How to Learn a Language in Just Weeks

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When you want to study abroad,you need to learn the language;otherwise you will miss out on the best part! But studying vocabulary lists and grammar rules are boring.Therefore,I want to give you someon how to learn a language in just weeks,and have fun while doing it.

Free podcasts

Search for free language podcasts andthem wherever you go,in the car or bus,while you exercise,do dishes and in bed before you are ɡoinɡ to sleep.You don’t have to memorize them.Instead,just get used to the pronunciation and try tothe words without any pressure.

Keep it simple,stupid

Try not to focus too much onrules,pronunciation and1)exception [ɪkˈsepʃn] n.例外;例外的事物exceptions.Yeah,that’s right—no grammar! Always remember,when a foreigner comes up to you and asks you something like: Where find toilet I? You will still understand what he or she means,right? Grammar does matters,but it is more important that people willthe basic meaning of what you are saying than perfect grammar use,don’t you agree?

Focus on important words

Make a list of 150 very important words and expressions that are2)essential [ɪˈsenʃl ] adj.本质的;必不可少的essentialfor everyday.Write them on flash cards and put them into categories,such as which expressions can I use on the road,at home,in class,with friends,etc.You can also write these words onand put them up all over your room.I always put some in the kitchen and bathroom over the sink and read them,while I was doingor brushing my teeth.

I hope these tips on how to learn a language in just weeks in an interesting,interactive and practical way are helpful to you.

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1.search for“搜索；搜寻；访求；追索”，其后接具体的的目标。例句：You can use a directory service to search for people on the Internet.

你可以利用因特网的目录服务搜索人名。

2.get used to“习惯于”，侧重于表示一种在开始的状态。

例句：The food here is not so tasty but you will get used to that.

这里的伙食不怎么样，但你会慢慢习惯的。