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To be fluent is to have the ability to produce the language with confidence and flow.
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Yes you can. Is it recommended for you though?Probably not. Read Learning 2 Languages at The Same Time: Worthy Experience or Complete Chaos? for a more detailed answer.
There isn't one easiest language. It depends of your starting point. Languages that are closer to your own—in grammar, vocabulary, and sounds—are easier to learn.
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The language that you need/want most. Look at your most powerful motives and learn that language.
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It depends on your native language, but Mandarin Chinese is often regarded as the hardest to learn. (This doesn't consider all indigenous languages that have clicks and sounds you've never heard...)
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There are general guidelines established by "language authorities". A simple Google search should give you an answer. Be sure to include your starting point though; becoming fluent in Spanish as a native Chinese speaker is not the same that as a native English speaker).
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Vocabulary and basic everyday phrases.
For more on this, read Why Starting with Grammar, Made You Fail.
No. If you have access to someone close, like a friend, a spouse or a relative, then use them to practice. But with everything available at your fingertips these days, we recommend learning a bit by yourself before stressing out about finding a language partner.
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Of course you can! It is never too late.
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Not at all. Read Improve Your Speaking Without Immersion to know more.
Listening. That being said, when you hear new things that seem useful to know, write them down! If a word you didn't know comes up 3-4 times in the same week, then it might be useful to learn it.
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For a start, read: Why You Should and Shouldn't Learn Similar Languages
You'll find some useful tips.
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No. The only time you should do this is to learn how to pronounce new words, normally during the first month.
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Yes it is!
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5 voluntarily + all the knowledge you absorb through exposure.
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It doesn't really matter how you structure it. The most important point is to make is as easy to accomplish as possible. Don't overestimate what you can do on a daily basis but don't underestimate what 15 minutes of daily improvement could do for you.
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No. Can you get a good grasp of it and begin to interact with strangers on basic stuff? Yeah, sure. Probably not in Japanese or Mandarin Chinese though, it will take you more than that.
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Start with standard. When you are more advanced you can learn slang if you want, but this is really not a priority for now.
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If you think you will need to handwrite in the next year, then learn how and practice, a lot. If, however, you cannot see a future where you need to handwrite in your target language then don't lose time and energy on this. You can improve much more in other areas.
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Probably around 500 words for basic, survival mode conversation.
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Choose the one you want the most in your heart. If you don't want it bad enough, you won't persevere long enough to reap the benefits of this new language.
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Link each word to a different image, story, or context—the stronger and sillier the association, the less your brain will mix them up.
No. You need motivation, discipline and a path to follow. That's it.
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Not at all.
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Of course! Language learning in high-school vs language learning while an adult is SO DIFFERENT for a variety of reasons.
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