{"id":1247,"date":"2019-12-08T07:34:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-08T07:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clozemaster.com\/blog\/?p=1247"},"modified":"2019-12-08T12:32:01","modified_gmt":"2019-12-08T12:32:01","slug":"new-beginnings-7-ways-jump-start-language-learning-long-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clozemaster.com\/blog\/new-beginnings-7-ways-jump-start-language-learning-long-break\/","title":{"rendered":"To New Beginnings &#8211; 7 Ways To Jump-Start Your Language Learning After A Long Break"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Learning a second language can be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding experiences you can have. The first time you find yourself having a real conversation with a native speaker can be truly magical. It\u2019s the moment that you realize all your hard work has paid off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">However, reaching this level of fluency requires focus and effort that is almost impossible to sustain over a long period of time. No matter how passionate you are about your second language, life will inevitably get in the way of your studies.&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Maybe you\u2019ve just graduated from high school and are starting a new job. Maybe you\u2019ve got a young family to look after. Whatever the reason, you no longer have enough free time to study.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">You decide to take a few days off\u2026 just until things settle down. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Soon, a week becomes a month, then a month becomes six months. Before you know it, it\u2019s been years since you\u2019ve opened your textbook. You start to worry that all your hard work and dedication has gone to waste.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Here\u2019s the good news &#8211; getting back into language learning after a long break is much easier than you might think. To help you get back on your journey to fluency, here are seven fast and fun ways for jump-starting your language learning after a long break.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1592\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clozemaster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/18012-unsplash-e1524843356483.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>1. Start From The Beginning (But Move Quickly)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If it\u2019s been more than a few months since you last studied, it\u2019s a good idea to go back and start from the beginning. Take out your textbooks, notebooks, and study apps, and start skimming through exercises you\u2019ve already completed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It might seem like a waste of time to start again from the beginning, but reviewing your previous studies has three important advantages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Starting with the easy stuff helps you build your confidence, reminding you how much of your second language you actually remember.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">You\u2019ll be able to identify things you missed the first time around and highlight weak areas you\u2019ll need to focus on.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">It will help you dust off all those neural pathways you haven\u2019t used in a long time and give your brain time to get used to studying a language again. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It\u2019s important to remember that you don\u2019t need to spend too much time reviewing previous exercises. Don\u2019t worry about redoing writing exercises &#8211; speaking them aloud is fine. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>2. Focus On Building Your Vocabulary<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">After returning from a long break, you\u2019ll most likely find that you still have a decent grasp of common grammar rules. This is because grammar is like a web &#8211; it\u2019s an interconnected system that\u2019s constantly being reinforced every time you read, write, speak or listen to a sentence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">On the other hand, vocabulary is a perfect example of the saying \u201c<i>If you don\u2019t use it, you lose it.<\/i>\u201d Vocabulary is much more isolated and requires focused repetition to strengthen the neural connections that allow you to quickly recall words. You\u2019ll probably find that words you frequently used are now a little harder to recall, words that you sometimes used are now difficult to recall, and words that you rarely used have now completely disappeared.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">When starting fresh with a second language, it\u2019s a good idea to quickly skim through a textbook and review grammar rules, while spending the majority of your time rebuilding your vocabulary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">One of the most effective ways to review old vocabulary is to use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/education\/2016\/jan\/23\/spaced-repetition-a-hack-to-make-your-brain-store-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">spaced repetition system<\/span><\/a>. Take out your old notebooks and go through all the words that you\u2019ve previously studied. If you remember the word perfectly, put it in a group for review at a long interval (eg. next month). If you remember the word but you\u2019re not completely confident, put it in a mid-term review group (eg. next week). If you\u2019ve completely forgotten the word, put it in a short-term review group (eg. every day).&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">When using an app to study vocabulary, it&#8217;s a good idea to look for an app that has a built-in spaced repetition system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>3. Try A Different Method Of Study<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If your most recent language learning experience was in high school, it\u2019s completely understandable that you wanted to take a break from study. Even the most dedicated student can be worn down by boring textbooks and dull teachers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Fortunately, returning to language study after a long break gives you a perfect opportunity to try some more interesting methods of study.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">To jump-start your listening study, try listening to some radio in your native language. <a href=\"http:\/\/radio.garden\/live\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">Radio Garden<\/span><\/a> is a website that lets you access local radio stations from all over the world on any almost any device.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you prefer studying with video, YouTube offers a wide selection of free language courses in just about any language. Here\u2019s a list of <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.feedspot.com\/language_learning_youtube_channels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">the Top 100 Language Learning Channels on YouTube<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d rather practice writing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegreattranslationgame.com\/\">The Great Translation Game<\/a> is a great way to learn to write fluently in the language you&#8217;re learning. You can use native-level content that you&#8217;re actually interested in and and get instant feedback as you write \u2013 all that while playing an engaging game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">To review your speaking skills, there\u2019s nothing better than practicing conversation with a native speaker. Check out your local college, university or community center to see if there are any foreign exchange students interested in a language exchange. If you\u2019d prefer to study at home, language exchange websites such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gospeaky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">Speaky<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/en.coeffee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">Coeffee<\/span><\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lingoglobe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">LingoGlobe<\/span><\/a> let you chat with native speakers from around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>4. Set A Long-Term Goal<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Numerous studies have shown that <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Motivation_in_second-language_learning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">motivation is a key factor for language learning success<\/span><\/a>. Students who have a definite goal for studying a language will almost always outperform students who study for no particular reason. When you\u2019re returning to language study after an extended break, setting a long-term goal can help you quickly get back on track. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Your goal could be something related to your career, like becoming fluent in Chinese so you can transfer to your company\u2019s headquarters in Shanghai. It could be something life-changing, like becoming fluent in Spanish so you can open a bed and breakfast on an idyllic Mexican beach. Or it could be something simple, like becoming fluent in French so you can watch your favorite French movies without subtitles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">When you\u2019re tired, frustrated, or just don\u2019t feel like studying, focus on your goal and you\u2019ll find that studying becomes much more enjoyable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1593\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clozemaster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/deanna-ritchie-227649-unsplash-e1524843548601.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1001\" height=\"667\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>5. Reward Yourself With Short-Term Goals<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Long-term goals are important for motivation, but short-term goals are great for giving you a quick jumpstart after a long break. Short-term goals should be simple, and the most effective goals usually include a reward. For example, you could reward yourself by drinking a glass of Italian wine after completing a chapter of your Italian textbook or downloading a new K-Pop album after passing a Korean writing test.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Studying vocabulary is an easy way to set short-term goals because your results are easy to measure. For example, you can set a reward for learning 100 new words and getting a perfect result on a vocabulary test. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Vocabulary apps such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clozemaster.com\/\"><span class=\"s3\">Clozemaster<\/span><\/a> which come with built-in <a href=\"https:\/\/elearningindustry.com\/gamification-reshaping-language-learning-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">gamification<\/span><\/a> make it easy to set goals and fun to achieve them. With detailed progress tracking and scoring, you will always know where you are in relation to your goal. One idea for a short-term goal using Clozemaster would be to reward yourself for getting top spot on your target language leaderboard.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>6. Consider Learning A Brand New Language<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">What\u2019s more impressive than becoming fluent in a foreign language?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Becoming fluent in multiple foreign languages, of course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Speaking multiple languages may seem like a fantasy, but polyglots such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentin3months.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">Benny Lewis<\/span><\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thepolyglotdream.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">Luca Lampariello<\/span><\/a> have shown that it\u2019s possible to learn many different languages to a high level. In fact, many people believe that your first language learning experience is always the hardest. Once you\u2019ve studied a second language, it becomes easier to study a third, fourth or even fifth language.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you\u2019re returning to language study after a long break, one of the best ways to reignite your passion for learning is to try a new language. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">You could try learning a language that has a similar origin to your second language. For example, If you previously studied French, you could try another Romance language such as Italian, Spanish, or Romanian.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you really want to be unique, you could try learning a rare language such as <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Amharic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">Amharic<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Guarani_language\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">Guarani<\/span><\/a>, or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbilat.com\/Languages\/Occitan\/Occitan.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">Occitan<\/span><\/a>. Imagine how impressed your travel companions will be when your order a bowl of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Beshbarmak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">Beshbarmak<\/span><\/a> in perfect Kazakh while backpacking through Central Asia!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you want to get a feeling for which other languages might interest you, take a look at Clozemaster\u2019s free app which offers more than 50 languages for you to try (including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clozemaster.com\/languages\/learn-amharic-online\">Amharic<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clozemaster.com\/languages\/learn-guarani-online\">Guarani<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clozemaster.com\/languages\/learn-occitan-online\">Occitan<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clozemaster.com\/languages\/learn-kazakh-online\">Kazakh<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>7. Try Teaching A Language<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In his 1703 work Moral and Religious Aphorisms, English scholar Benjamin Whichcote claimed \u201cThere is no better way to learn than to teach\u201d, and this is particularly true for languages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Teaching your second language to a complete beginner can be a great way to review and reinforce the foundations of that language, especially after taking a long break from study. If you\u2019re concerned that you don\u2019t have the necessary skills to teach, you\u2019ll be happy to know that you don\u2019t need to be a master of the language to be a teacher.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you\u2019ve got young children, teaching them basic vocabulary such as numbers, colors and animals can help them become interested in foreign languages and cultures while giving you a fun and easy way to get back into study. Volunteering at a local beginner\u2019s language class can help you reinforce your conversation skills while contributing to your community. If you\u2019d prefer to stay at home, you might consider contributing to language forums such as <a href=\"http:\/\/linguaholic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">Linguaholic<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/languagelearning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">Reddit<\/span><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/forum.unilang.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">Unilang<\/span><\/a> by answering questions posted by complete beginners.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>The Best Way To Review Vocabulary<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you\u2019re planning to return to language study after a long break, you\u2019ll need an effective way to rapidly review old vocabulary. With its unique system that helps you master languages through mass exposure to vocabulary in context, Clozemaster is the app of choice for thousands of language students. Check it out at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clozemaster.com\">www.clozemaster.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learning a second language can be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding experiences you can have. The first time you find yourself having a real conversation with a native speaker can be truly magical. It\u2019s the moment that you realize all your hard work has paid off. 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