6. Learn German with a Trainer (Online or In-Person)
Snail learning is similar to classroom learning. This is why online learning is becoming more popular.
One-on-one online tutoring is frequently less expensive than classroom group lessons! This is because your tutor does not have to spend time or money meeting with you. If you can afford it, I strongly recommend hiring a one-on-one tutor.
Italki is a popular platform for connecting with one-on-one German tutors via video chat. Lessons are inexpensive, with tutors available for as little as a few dollars per hour. Different German teachers have different teaching styles; don’t be afraid to try a few before deciding on one. Personal German lessons aren’t always better than online lessons; however, being able to take lessons from the comfort of your own home is extremely convenient. A face-to-face meeting isn’t worth the effort and travel time.
7. Learn speaking German with a Language Partner
Find a language exchange partner if you don’t want to pay to learn a language (also known as a language tandem partner or a conversation partner). Practice in German with a native German speaker who is interested in learning English. He is learning English from you while you are learning German from him! You can chat with German speakers on Italki or Skype! Italki isn’t just for private tutors! Thousands of language exchange partners are also available to help you practise German for free.
You could have a casual conversation with your partner about whatever comes to mind, switching languages at predetermined intervals (e.g. every 5 or 10 minutes). You could also go through a series of structured exercises or language games together.
8. Involve yourself in German Language Meetups
A one-on-one language exchange is not required. Many cities host “language exchange” events in which people from all over the world gather to speak and practise multiple languages. Meetup.com is a great resource for finding similar events. Some meetup groups welcome people who speak any language. If you can’t find any German language groups in your area, start your own. Anyone can start a Meetup.com group, and you’re bound to attract a large number of people who have been waiting for something like this for a long time.
9. Join an offline or online language learning community
Learning a language is a marathon, not a sprint, and students may experience motivational difficulties at times.
You will be able to support and encourage one another in your pursuit of your common goal if you surround yourself with people who are on the same path as you – whether they are learning German or any other language.
The Add1Challenge (now known as the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge) is a monthly event hosted by Fi3M in which people from all over the world commit to having a 15-minute conversation with a native speaker of their new language after only 90 days of study.
10. Use Mnemonics for learning
Languages necessitate extensive memorization of vocabulary, grammar rules, phrases, and idioms, among other things. There are better and worse ways to remember all of this information – and the best way is to learn mnemonics. A “mnemonic” is a memory technique that uses imagery or other mental cues to aid in information recall. There are many different types, but they all follow the same basic principle: find a way to associate something difficult to remember with something easy to remember. Mnemonic techniques are an extremely effective way of memorising large amounts of information.
