Quickly Learn A Language By Thinking In It
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Master a New Language by Thinking in It
Summary
If you're eager to learn a language, one of the most effective ways is to start thinking in it. Here's how you can do it.Article
Learning a language can be a challenging task, often involving repetitive memorization. However, there are smart techniques to make the process easier. You might know about labeling household items in the new language or listening to audio lessons on the go. But here's a powerful approach I used to master Spanish.
How I Rapidly Learned Spanish
Before my trip to Ecuador, I studied Spanish for six weeks using books, but I made the mistake of not speaking the language. Yet, I found myself comfortably conversing with locals at a hostel in Quito just a day after arriving. Soon, I was discussing philosophy and politics with Ana, who is now my wife.
How did this happen so quickly? I didn’t have a vast vocabulary, yet I communicated effectively. This happened because of a habit that, fortunately, doubles as a great language-learning technique.
I often have conversations in my head, playing out future discussions in my imagination. Naturally, I started doing this in Spanish. By practicing this way, I quickly learned to express myself with minimal vocabulary.
Learn to Think in a Language
You don't need to be fluent to start thinking in a new language. For instance, if you can say "I am walking to the store" in English, you can think "Yo estoy caminando a la tienda" in Spanish. If you don’t know a word, use the closest one you know, like "Yo voy a la tienda" (I go to the store), and look up words as needed.
Thinking in your target language helps cement vocabulary in your memory. Repetition is key, and mentally rehearsing words and phrases is more effective than just reading or hearing them.
Moreover, thinking in a language helps you naturally learn the specific expressions you need. We all have different interests; a doctor might need phrases related to health, while I might seek words about hiking. Traditionally, you'll learn what educators think you should know, but your thoughts guide you to what you need most.
Speaking a language is an excellent way to learn it, and thinking is like speaking within your mind. Continually translating your thoughts helps you quickly grasp essential words and expressions. Here’s another tip: Keep a language dictionary handy for those moments when your thoughts get stuck. This strategy is a powerful way to learn a language and start speaking it fluently.
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