Hacks to self-teach a new language💬

Have contact with the language

Immerse yourself by listening to movies, TV shows, and music in the target language. This not only improves your pronunciation but also expands your vocabulary naturally. For example, I used to watch animated series in French and listen to popular French music on Spotify. It made learning feel like fun rather than a chore, and over time, I began recognizing phrases and mimicking native speakers' intonations.

Incorporating Listening into Daily Learning

A great way to integrate listening into my daily study routine is by using Hibay. I spend a few minutes each day listening to curated short video clips (like TikTok and TED talks), which not only helps me understand different accents and expressions but also allows me to effortlessly improve my listening and speaking skills. Hibay's learning process is structured into steps like blind listening, sentence-by-sentence analysis, and slow prompts, providing a systematic approach that has led to significant progress in a short amount of time.

Speak to yourself

I know it sounds funny, but trust me, it works! Start by narrating your daily routine, pretending you're in a conversation or even giving yourself a pep talk in the language you're learning. I used to practice by pretending I was being interviewed in Spanish, which helped me build confidence in speaking. Don’t worry if it feels awkward at first—it's all about getting comfortable.

Read and Write

Reading and writing are just as important as speaking. When I first started learning Japanese, I found writing incredibly difficult. Even though I could hold a basic conversation, forming sentences on paper felt like a huge hurdle. I started keeping a daily journal, writing short paragraphs, and gradually improved. Reading simple blog posts or children's books in your target language can also significantly help improve your comprehension skills.

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