Tips for a new language learner

[waxen yarrow]

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Tips for a new language learner

[smoky bay]

hi, good start
anki is a good way to start building some vocabulary
plus being a daily exercise, it helps with consistency. Learning at regular intervals is very important to carving things into your long term memory, which is necessary for language learning

that said, vocabulary alone can only get you so far
something very important to learn is grammar: basically how to make a sentence, how do you syntax words.
There are good guides you can find for free online, I recommend following this collection of articles: https://www.lawlessfrench.com/learn-french/french-for-beginners/

[lavish spear]

Thanks for the answer mate. I'll defo check it out

[smoky bay]

once you'll have learned basic grammar and vocabulary, you'll want to actually do some listening and reading.
There are many ways to do so. The important points are that you need to understand something, are challenged, and that you're motivated by what you're reading/listening
it can be short stories, youtube videos, talking through social media, etc

[lavish spear]

Awesome sounds great thank you so much