Learn Languages For Travel!
Updated: Nov 12, 2024
I’ve worked abroad and have traveled abroad for pleasure. However, I didn’t speak English all the time. I learned the languages of where I was going to live and work. I knew it would be important to have a better lifestyle in these countries. I have learned Spanish, Italian, Korean and German.
Here are my strategies to learn a new language that you can try too!
Podcasts. Download Player FM for free and do a search for any language!
Singing songs: Listen to music in the new language
Studying online using various websites that have practice exercises
Use YouTube videos
Read books out loud in the new language. Children’s books, comic books, social media articles, etc.
Speak the language whenever you can. Talk to people, make friends using penpal /language exchange sites like Tandem or HelloTalk
Immerse yourself in the culture
Make lots of mistakes. It’s natural and helpful toward becoming better!
Other Resources I've used:
Drive and Learn Series
Korean Language
Coursera Korean (free course)
Udemy (Not free but cheap)
Talk to me in Korean (some free courses)
Books
I really enjoyed these tips because learning even a little of the local language can completely change a travel experience. I’ve found that speaking with people, even when I make mistakes, helps me remember words much faster. Music and YouTube are great too because they make learning feel less like studying and more enjoyable. diploma