Eulices / Costa Rica 
What are some tips to learning a language?
Hi, my name is Eulices and I'm from Costa Rica. My question is what are some tips to learning a language?
I have three tips for learning a language. The first one is that you need to like this language. There has to be a reason for you to learn so that you have the motivation to continue and to do so. For example, if it allows you to meet new people or it allows you to get a job, or if you like the way it sounds or it's written, that will give you motivation when it gets hard, and generally, it always gets hard because all languages have some kind of barrier.
The second one is that you need to surround yourself with material that is in this language. For example, movies or music, or talking to people who are native to this language, so that you are in constant contact with this language.
And the third one is that you need to practice, because even if you have completely learned a language, which is not something that generally can happen because there is always something new to learn, but even when you have a high level of it, if you don't practice, you will lose it and you will not even notice when you're losing it. So those are my three tips to learning a language.
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allows you
Meaning: Gives you the chance or opportunity to do something.
Examples:
- This job allows you to work from home.
- Speaking another language allows you to travel more easily.
the way it sounds
Meaning: How something is heard; its tone or style.
Examples:
- I love the way it sounds when people speak Italian.
- The way it sounds in the song makes me happy.
gets hard
Meaning: Becomes difficult.
Examples:
- Learning a new skill gets hard after the first week.
- It gets hard to stay motivated without support.
surround yourself
Meaning: Be around or fill your environment with certain things or people.
Examples:
- Surround yourself with positive people.
- She surrounded herself with books to improve her knowledge.
in constant contact
Meaning: Always connected to or interacting with something or someone.
Examples:
- He is in constant contact with his team at work.
- Being in constant contact with the language helps you improve faster.
generally
Meaning: Usually; in most cases.
Examples:
- Generally, I go jogging in the morning.
- He is generally friendly to everyone.
a high level
Meaning: Strong skill or ability in something.
Examples:
- She has a high level of English.
- A high level of fitness is needed for this sport.
lose it
Meaning: Forget a skill or ability because you don’t use it.
Examples:
- If you don’t practice speaking, you might lose it.
- He learned French but lost it after many years without using it.
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