{"id":4133,"date":"2023-09-27T13:55:49","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T17:55:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/?p=4133"},"modified":"2025-04-02T03:05:53","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T07:05:53","slug":"advanced-language-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/advanced-language-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Advanced Language Learning: 6 Effective Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re here, you\u2019ve probably become proficient in a new language, maybe even on your own. But have you ever noticed that the resources can hit as many plateaus as your progress?\u00a0<\/p>\n

To help combat this issue, I\u2019ve put together this list of ways to go from advanced to fluent that you can try today.<\/p>\n

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1. Deliberately Fill Holes in Your Vocabulary<\/h2>\n

While this tip is a little textbook-y, it’s great for learners who already have a good handle on their target language.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Think hard about your vocabulary-based weaknesses.\u00a0Can you talk easily about your job? About your favorite animal? Your hobbies? Can you teach someone to play your favorite sport in your target language?\u00a0No? Then fix it!<\/p>\n

For example, scroll down to check out the baby-themed part of this “Around the House” vocab list\u00a0on MedicalSpanish.com<\/a>.\u00a0It includes the Spanish equivalents of words like “crib,” “stroller” and “diaper.”\u00a0You probably knew these words when you were four (for good reason), but they don’t tend to pop up in your run-of-the-mill language course or immersion environment.\u00a0A specific word list like this one is your solution if you suddenly need to talk about babies!<\/p>\n

Most major languages have tons of vocab lists online.\u00a0<\/strong>And it’s important to realize that even if they seem basic, they’re not necessarily just for beginners.\u00a0There are lists out there with every household object you can think of (can you say “clothespin” in your target language?), obscure animals, gaming vocab, etc.<\/p>\n

One way to find these kinds of lists is to simply Google “[topic] word list [target language].”\u00a0<\/strong>You can also read Wikipedia articles on whatever subject you like,<\/strong> and look up the terminology you don’t know. It’s reading, it’s fun and it’ll make you into one fantastic conversationalist!<\/p>\n

2. Start Working Your Target Language Into Your Daily Life<\/h2>\n

Think beyond deliberately setting aside time for textbook study, reading or even target language TV.\u00a0You’re past the beginner stage, so now’s the time to mix these things in with your other everyday activities.\u00a0<\/strong>Make the language a part of you.<\/p>\n

Start browsing the Internet in your target language.<\/strong> Look up websites and online communities that talk about your favorite hobbies, your field of study or your work.\u00a0TV, movies, video games\u2014whatever native resources you like\u2014are doubly important now.Change your phone language settings,<\/strong> if you haven’t already.<\/p>\n

However, if you’re one of those good souls who’s been hitting the native resources from the get-go, try upping your concentration level every now and then. <\/strong>Really <\/em>try to understand everything. See a word you don’t know? Don’t ignore it, look it up! Write it down or\u00a0enter it in your SRS flashcards system<\/a>.<\/p>\n

More<\/strong> input is crucial for advanced learning.<\/strong> Aim for resources outside your comfort zone every now and then, and focus on the parts you don’t know.\u00a0<\/p>\n

You can also add an immersive language learning program<\/strong> to your collection of resources, such as FluentU<\/a>.

FluentU<\/strong> takes authentic videos\u2014like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks\u2014and turns them into personalized language learning lessons.<\/p>\r\n

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