Today, five habits that will help improve your fluency in a new language. Plus:
Ready to move beyond Duolingo? These 5 things can help you master a new language. |
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If you’re learning a new language, a dedicated app is a great place to start building a foundation of vocabulary and grammar. (More on that below.)
But if you’re ready to move beyond the basics, it might be worth introducing some new challenges to nudge you closer to fluency. There’s no replacement for conversing with a native speaker, but our expert has some recommendations for the next best strategies, like turning on subtitles in your new language or using your notes app to create a personal dictionary.
How to level-up your language skills→
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Starting from square one? Try these language learning apps. |
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After weeks of testing more than a dozen options, we found that the best language app is the one that matches your learning style and keeps you coming back. For instance, if you’re a visual learner, one of our favorite apps offers quick, interactive videos. Or if you prefer classroom-style learning, we found an app that teaches via daily lessons from native speakers. And yes, Duolingo made the cut.
The best language learning apps→
Your daily deal: An extremely organized travel backpack |
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| Patagonia |
This travel backpack is large and has dedicated panels for organizing tech, books, papers, and more — making it easy to work out of while on the go. And even when it’s packed to the brim, it feels stable and comfortable to carry.
We found it for over $70 off→
One last thing: A French moisturizer that makes skin look “immediately better” |
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You don’t have to go to Paris (or speak French, for that matter) to access the skin-care gems in the aisles of French pharmacies. Take, for example, this lightweight moisturizer. It leaves skin with the sheen of a fresh facial: banishing dullness, uneven texture, flakiness, and under-eye lines.
Ooh la la→
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