6 Tips For Learning A Foreign Language

It may not sound much, but that's 7 new words a week or 30 or so per month, which soon adds up..

2) Use memory aids such as flashcards

There are a number of memory aids to help with memorising new words, expressions and grammar, such as: flashcards, recording words and phrases on your phone or tablet and replaying whenever you can, using a notebook, post-it notes stuck around your house! Use whatever works best for you.

3) Use mobile apps

There are plenty of apps available for all mobile devices which can help and they can also be fun, such as: Memrise and Mindsnacks. Many of these are also free.

4) Practise speaking with a friend

If you have a friend or family member who is also learning or speaks the language you are learning, try communicating together in the language regularly

5) Go on the web

There are numerous free resources to assist language learning on the internet which you can use to assist you in your studies including: Livemocha and Busuu.

6) Watch films or TV programmes

Watching movies and programmes in the language you are learning (with or without subtitles) will help you master the language quicker and get used to hearing it spoken at a normal speed. You might be aware that most Dutch people speak excellent English, which is largely due to the fact that from a young age most of the films and TV programmes they watch are in English.