What’s the best way to learn a language?

Hey,

Ray here again. I was chatting with Stacy and the team over at Live Lingua the other day, and one of their most common questions from students came up:

“What’s the best way to study a language?”

Now, in a perfect world, we’d all just download Spanish into our brains like Neo in The Matrix and call it a day. But back here in the real world, the answer is a bit less sci-fi and a bit more personal.

The best way to learn a new language is... the one that actually works for you.

Sounds simple, right? But most people never take the time to figure that out. They grab a textbook, a random app, and try to power through with sheer willpower (and caffeine).

Here’s a better way to approach it:

1. What do you actually enjoy doing?
If you love reading, do you prefer gripping thrillers or cozy biographies? If you’re into audio, are you bingeing true crime podcasts or TED Talks?

2. What can you do consistently?
Consistency beats intensity every time. Ten minutes a day with something you enjoy will get you further than a one-hour cram session you dread.

3. What sticks in your brain?
Do visuals help you remember? Conversations? Music lyrics? News stories? Your best bet is to lean into what already lights up your memory.

Your answers to these questions say a lot about your learning style. (If you missed the April 6th email, we talked about this in detail.)

And if you’d rather not figure this all out on your own, you don’t have to.

That’s where a good tutor comes in. Someone who doesn’t just teach the language, but helps you uncover your personal learning formula. When that clicks, it feels like magic. Words stick. Sentences flow. Confidence grows.

That’s exactly what Stacy and the folks at Live Lingua are all about. Real people helping real learners find what works for them… and adjusting it as you go.

If you’re ready to start (or restart) your language journey, their Spring Sale is still going. It’s a great excuse to try something new with expert guidance tailored just for you.

Here’s the link to get started:

https://www.livelingua.com/sale/learning-style-quiz

Happy learning,

Ray

P.S. This sale is just for folks in the LSQ community. So if you’ve been waiting for a sign to finally learn Japanese or brush up on your French before that trip to Paris, this is it.