Memorize the 1,000 Most Common Words in a Language Before Immersing Yourself In It

Memorize the 1,000 Most Common Words in a Language Before Immersing Yourself In It:

We've heard time and time again that the best way to learn a new language is immerse yourself in it completely. But when you do that, you still need a foundation to build on. Over at the Guardian, writer Jonathan Foer talks about how he managed to learn a language in about 22 hours of work, and how the 1,000 most common words were the magic number for the rest of his experience. More »




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