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How to Learn a New Language 10 Minutes a Day

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by FunEasyLearn
Feb 18, 2025 - 6 min read

How to Learn a New Language 10 Minutes a Day

In a world where time is currency, what if just 10 minutes a day could unlock fluency in a new language? That's possible with FunEasyLearn.

In a hectic world where tasks compete for our time, setting up a good language-learning routine can feel impossible. A learner will find the new material increasingly difficult and often get distracted. 

Inefficient time management is one of the main reasons language learners fail. When starting a new hobby, including language learning, our brains run on pure enthusiasm. After a while, when the initial thrill is gone, motivation drops, and the risk of giving up spikes.

To help language learners overcome the most common challenges, FunEasyLearn designed its features around two key concepts: microlearning and consistency. The first provides information in chunks that are easy to process in a short amount of time. The second is reflected in custom settings that each learner can tailor to their particular needs.

Why 10 Minutes Practice Works

Create a learning habit by setting a daily goal and reminders

Microlearning is one of the secrets to learning languages. It has revolutionized learning as we know it. Microlearning works by breaking information into bite-size sessions that are easier to digest. Studies have proven the efficiency of short bursts of knowledge compared to marathon-style study sessions. So, 10 minutes of daily active learning outweighs a few solid hours of cramming per week. The technique perfectly aligns with our brain's natural ability to process and retain information in small chunks.

Consistency is one of the secrets to successfully mastering a new language. Daily practice beats long hours of cramming new information. Even a minimal dose of 10 minutes of practice builds your language skills, strengthening neural pathways. That ensures the new words, phrases, and sentences will go to your long-term memory. On top of that, snippets of new information prevent burnout and negative associations with the process of learning. Daily practice thus becomes an effortless habit. 

FunEasyLearn combines microlearning and helps learners stay consistent on their learning path. Its default customization options suit most learners. Everyone can further personalize the settings to match their learning goals. The short lessons are easy to digest. As you progress and feel more comfortable, you may want to add more words to a session or more practice time. Notifications ensure you don't miss your daily practice.

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Tip: The first month is crucial to forming a new habit. Make sure you stick to your daily routine until the habit is fully formed.

How FunEasyLearn Maximizes Your 10 Minutes

Build a robust vocabulary by playing educational games 10 minutes a day

FunEasyLearn has built a reputation as the most effective vocabulary builder on the market. Based on the lexical approach popularized by linguist Michael Lewis, the app introduces the most frequent words in a foreign language. This approach is backed by science and endorsed by multiple classroom experiments worldwide. Moreover, the content is adjusted for learning by experienced teachers, certified translators, reputable linguists, and ed-tech experts. The app makes language learning almost effortless.

With just 10 minutes a day, you'll unlock these practical benefits:

  1. Learn High-Frequency Vocabulary Fast

Master 6,000 words and 5,000 phrases and sentences curated to help you thrive in real-life contexts. The app prioritizes high-frequency vocabulary to make every minute spent learning count.

  1. Master Daily Conversations

Train listening, reading, writing, and speaking with practical exercises. Learn to order food, ask for directions, or handle work communication.

  1. Perfect Your Pronunciation

Listen to every word crystal-clear. Recorded by native speakers in professional studios, the audios build the foundation for correct pronunciation. Master the right accent and intonation to sound more natural.

  1. Retain More with Educational Games

Practice vocabulary through quick, fun games. Practice exercises include matching, fill-in-the-blank, listen-and-write exercises, and more. Turn 10 spare minutes into fun practice with FunEasyLearn - your pocket language-learning companion.

  1. Get Instant Feedback

Advanced speech recognition technology provides immediate feedback on how close your pronunciation is to the original. Green text means you've hit the mark, regular text is a sign to try again. 

  1. Track Your Progress

Monitor your streak and the number of words and sentences learned. The data can help you decide whether you need to reduce or increase your study time or the number of words in a session.

  1. Stay Motivated with In-App Rewards

Level up confidently with achievements that reward your efforts. A few minutes of regular practice earns you flowers which you can exchange for a one-month free plan with select premium features.

Key features helping busy learners thrive include:

  • Start from your level. Take a language proficiency test to get started from your level.
  • Offline mode. You can learn anywhere in offline mode; no Wi-Fi is needed. Make sure you have the vocabulary you need downloaded and ready to learn. 
  • 34 languages. Choose one or several language courses you've always wanted to take. Learn from 62 native languages.

3 Tips to Leverage Your 10 Minutes Language Practice

Small tweaks in your study routine can drive incredible results. A few minor changes can decide if you can speak a new language in 3 months or in half a year.

  1. Diversify practice

Variety is the spice of life. To add some flavor to your language-learning routine, you can tackle a different area in the morning, at noon, and in the evening. For instance, read flashcards for a new topic in the morning, listen to the same terms in the afternoon, and play a few games with them in the evening.

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Tip: Use the app's "Favorites" feature to make lists of tricky words for practice.
  1. Rotate Weekly Reviews

It's a known fact that new words and phrases are better memorized in logical clusters. And that's also the easiest way to review vocabulary. So, once you've finished around 10 topics, do a weekly review to keep your vocabulary active. For instance, you can learn words related to "health" and review the vocabulary for "describing people." Alternatively, you can use the hands-free mode and translate words or sentences on the go. As you learn more words, you can increase the difficulty by saying a synonym for each word or making sentences.

  1. Practice with Favorite Lists

Create personalized vocabulary lists tailored to your needs. Examples may include a handy list for your next vacation in Spain, a few words to greet your new colleagues from Japan, or expressions for a presentation in French. Favorite lists are good opportunities to personalize learning, especially for upcoming trips or events.

Conclusion

Investing just 10 minutes a day to play educational games on FunEasyLearn can yield remarkable results. Consistent daily practice can help you build a robust vocabulary in a foreign language. With carefully curated topics tailored for everyday conversations, it's realistic to grasp the basics of a new language within a couple of months. Embrace the power of microlearning and consistency with FunEasyLearn to make your language-learning journey both effective and enjoyable.

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FunEasyLearn is an award-winning language-learning app that offers 34 courses in 62 native languages. It helps millions of learners worldwide to build language skills through fun, educational games.


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