3 simple strategies for learning a new language fast, according to an expert

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• Learning a second language is more accessible than ever, with apps like DuoLingo, Memrise, or Babbel at your fingertips. 
• But becoming fluent in another language takes a lot of work and persistence. 
• Still, there are a few reasons why it can feel like the new language just doesn't stick — and methods like memorization and translation will only prevent long-term memory. 
• Language expert Gabriel Wyner gives some useful tips for learning a language, such as using a Spaced Repetition System (SRS) to only recall words when you need to.

Until a few years ago, if you wanted to learn a new language then you'd have to pay a pretty penny for expensive classes or costly software. These days, however, with the help of apps like DuoLingo, Memrise or Babbel, anyone can pick up a second language for a fraction of the cost.

However, just because learning a new language is cheap doesn't mean that it's easy. Many people who attempt to pick up French, Japanese, Spanish, or any other language flounder as the new words continuously fail to stick. Luckily, help is at hand. Gabriel Wyner, language expert and founder of fluent-forever.com shares some top tips and learning hacks in his book Fluent Forever. Here are three of the most useful.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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