The best methods for learning a new language go against common sense.

So I am a native English speaker, and I speak 5 other languages. In my experience, the following are the most beneficial(not the most efficient) to learning a new language, and they probably go against what common sense tells you to do. <br><br>1. Live in a city that doesn't speak your language. This is the best tip I can give you, if you live in a city that doesn't speak your language you don't have a choice but to learn. It may be hard at first, but you will adapt. My brother had to learn how to speak Japanese in 2 months. Just because of this tip. <br><br>2. Surround yourself with people that don't speak your native language. Surround yourself with people from everywhere, make new friends who have nothing in common with you. The more the merrier, and make sure you can't communicate with them in your native language. <br><br>3. Speak your native language to your instructors. Find a foreign teacher and ask them to teach you in your native language. If you're in college ask your professor to allow you to speak your native language in their class. It's the best way to learn because you will know exactly what words mean and how to pronounce them. <br><br>4. Listen to English media after at least 3 months. The thing that helps with language acquisition isn't listening to a language, it's absorbing the culture. Absorbing the culture is much more important than listening to speakers. If you listen to English media, you will start thinking in English while you're learning your new language, which is bad. <br><br>5. Learn the script last. All the letters on your script are in your native language, learning them before speaking will make you think of English when you hear the new language. It's easier to learn the script at the end once you've started to think in the new language. <br><br>Feel free to add anything you think we should include if you agree!