Language learning strategy

by Jerry Sky

1. Abstract steps

  1. Alphabet (non-western languages)

  2. Simple vocabulary

  3. Simple expressions

    — with respect to the culture that uses this language. Avoid literal translation, especially concerning non-western languages like Japanese, Korean, Chinese, etc.

  4. More vocabulary

  5. Grammar

  6. Conversation

2. Background tasks

2.1. Basic

  1. Consuming content in that language.

  2. Dissecting text-based content to analyse the grammar and the vocabulary (examples, examples, examples).

2.2. Advanced

  1. Changing the computer interface display language to that language.

  2. Engage in online conversations in that language, or at least try to understand the topic of conversation.