Are you going on a trip? Would you like to learn the language they speak, in a short time? Find out 8 secrets that will help you learn the language you are interested in faster than if you went to a traditional institute.

Knowing a language is essential in the globalized world we live in. Whether it's holding Skype meetings with people who speak another language, using original study material, or communicating in another country when you travel, it's important. If you like the idea but have little time between your activities, know the 8 secrets to learn a language faster.

1. Develop hobbies in the new language

 The worst thing you can do is use the language only within the four walls of the academy where you learn it. You must include it in your daily life, in activities that you enjoy. For example, you can watch series spoken in that language, with subtitles in that same language. In this way, you will watch something entertaining while you get your ear used to it and observe how the different phrases are written. Another option is to play karaoke with your friends. When it is your turn, choose songs in the language you are trying to learn. Songs, series, or movies help speed up learning and understanding because they familiarize you with the pronunciations, accents, and speed of communication.

2.  Take advantage of the apps on your cell phone

 If you have a Smartphone, and you like applications, use this resource. In the software store, you will find all kinds of educational applications, which involve playing games to learn languages. One example that has gained popularity in recent times is Duolingo. Using fun and colorful graphics you can level up while taking simple tests involving multiple choices, sorting phrases, or writing a word you hear. Other possibilities are Busuu, Livemocha, Anki, Memrise, and Babbel.

3. Download the Google translator

 The google translator is the modern version of the traditional dictionaries. When you download it, you will always have a dictionary in your mobile phone. It is extremely practical and if you update to the latest version you will be pleasantly surprised when you discover that you can also translate street signs with your camera.

4. Get familiar with the cognates

If you remember your linguistics teacher, you must know this denomination. Cognates are words that, although they are in different languages, have something in common and share the same etymological root. Thanks to this, they are easier to remember because they have a certain similarity. If you know English and want to learn French, for example, some of their words sound and are written in a similar way. For example, the night in English is "night" and in French, it is "nuit". This happens because both English and Spanish are Indo-European languages.

5. Don't wait until you know everything to start talking

Of course, ideally, you should know the vocabulary of the dictionary in the language you are learning from start to finish. But if you're really short on time, you won't be able to memorize it. So, choose to stop being embarrassed or afraid of looking bad because you don't know a lot of terms and start talking. It's the way; they may correct you but it's the way to learn and follow. Also, most languages can be spoken with a small number of words.

6. Learning in pairs is easier

With the Internet, it is much easier to meet people who speak another language, and with whom you can communicate. That's why you can enter sites designed to hold conversations and exchange language skills. Some of the sites you can visit are Verbling, PenPalWorld, or iTalki. It is important that you benefit from this back and forth. Not only will you learn new vocabulary or typical phrases but you will also be able to teach your native language. Also, if you want to practice what you have learned, you can contact someone who is just starting to learn the same language as you, to check and reinforce the concepts you already know. Ask him to find college admission essay examples free and send you for translation.

7. Don't think like an adult

When we grow up we lose our innocence, but we also lose other characteristics from when we were little. For example, children learn new languages quickly because they are not afraid of ridicule, of what others think, or of making mistakes. This lack of shyness is vital to gaining confidence and being able to perform in a new language. So you know, act like a child.

8. Approach other cultures

The language you are learning is certainly spoken in many countries with different cultures. Therefore, encourage yourself to get to know other places, travel, ask about their history, customs, and traditions.