I've spoken to many polyglots, and most of them use a similar straightforward method.
I've spoken to many polyglots, and most of them use a similar straightforward method.
I think we are overcomplicating language learning. I've spoken to many polyglots, and most of them use a similar straightforward method. They start by reading and listening to materials they enjoy for the first few hundred hours. Then, they add speaking practice with a tutor or native speaker, having enjoyable conversations and getting corrections along the way.
No boring stuff, no memorization, no tedious grammar—just fun. Have you ever seen a polyglot say, "I'm so tired of learning all this stuff, but I have to continue because I'm a polyglot"?
They do it because they enjoy it.
