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What is the best way to learn a language?
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Some people are disciplined and can follow a self-made study course. Ie Duolingo, books, flash cards, etc.
Most people don't have the discipline or the interest, realistically. Learning a different language is a difficult thing.
In my opinion, the best way to learn a language is be forced to use it. So for example if you move to Germany, you're going to be forced to learn German so you're subconsciously and consciously paying much more attention.
You don't have to move anywhere necessarily though. For example I know Americans that speak fluent Portuguese. Why? They married a Brazilian.
I learned Spanish working with Cubans that didn't speak English. I already knew Portuguese so it was a lot easier for me, but I couldn't speak Spanish for most of my life. It was only when I had incentive to learn, did I learn.