How realistic is it to learn another language quickly?
Is it possible to learn basic commication in 40 languages? Certified language instructor and interpreter Eric Dondero R. shares the tips he’s learned to help others master new languages. By Eric Dondero R. Learning another language is not an easy task. However, there are shortcuts and even a few tricks that can be employed to make the job a little easier. Over the years, I have learned over 20 languages. I have also learned survival skills for another 20 or so. I learned my first second language, the hard way. I have learned all the others using accelerated learning methods, many developed by others, and some by myself. My own language learning journey started with Spanish. I picked up some survival skills in the language as a sailor in the Navy after port calls in Spain, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. Afterwards, when I attended college, I took some Spanish courses that brought me to a basic level. But I desperately wanted to go all the way. What followed were several years of diff
