[22] Improving When You're Already Fluent

In today’s episode, I show you how I continue to improve my foreign language fluency when I’ve already reached a high level in the language.

Summary:

• Gaps in language learning are much more obvious as beginners.
• We can easily see where we need to improve when we’re completely new to a language.
• As Intermediate learners, goals are less defined.
• “Fluent” does mean that you can talk about advanced topics.
• Language learners develop habits and comfortable ways of expressing things
• As an Intermediate learner, focus on learning alternative ways to say the same thing
• Prepare for new situations and use them as opportunities to learn ways of expressing your needs
• Use books and courses that focus on real world issues through the language (not just advanced grammar books)

Related blog post:

Read my article on improving languages once you’ve reached a high level.

Resources:

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