Linguistics 101 How do we learn a language: 1. Set realistic goals. 2. Get materials to work with. 3. Allocate time. 4. Review 5. Keep constant track of your progress. 6. Make changes. How do we speak a language: 1. Locate resources. ; find a way to practice the language. 2. Find a teacher who knows how to do error correction. 3. Cultural contact. How do we keep speaking a language: 1. Integrate language learning into your life ; visit the country where it's spoken ; consider spending long amount of time in an immersive environment . ; consider relocation ; remote immersive ; reduce the amount you use your mother/1st language ; read / watch TV / listen to the news . ; exclusively in other languages.