Learning a language is a time-consuming, dynamic process that necessitates commitment, perseverance, and hard work. If you're reading this, you may be already aware of it. What you may not realize is that there are techniques that will help you become more effective and efficient while studying a new language. 

Here are 10 language studying tips from the pros that you can use while learning a new language to help you to optimize your time and energy.

1. Choose the right language to learn.

The right language to learn is what you want to understand inside your heart. If you are just being forced, then you will not be able to learn it effectively. But, as stated earlier, you should be consistent. Remember to give time and effort when learning a new language, and always stay inspired. 

The right language will help you be motivated throughout the journey. If you are really eager to learn, you would spend time on it and apply what you have learned whenever it is possible

2. You have to set your own goal each day.

Goal setting is very important when it comes to learning a new language. Just like in other subjects, there are different lessons appropriate for beginners, intermediates, and professionals. If you are still a beginner, it is best to make your foundation solid so that you will have an easier time when you have to study the intermediate lessons.

Whether you are self-studying or you have someone to teach you, you should make it a habit to set a goal. Say, for this day, you will complete lesson one. The next day, you will complete lesson two. 

After, you will complete lesson three. But, that does not easily work that way. You should continue to study what you have learned the other day to make sure that you would not forget it easily. 

3. Try to learn new words every day.

New words are necessary to increase the vocabulary of that language. As similar to tip number 2, you should follow a lesson plan that makes sure that you are adding at least ten to fifteen words per day (up to twenty-five), depending on how long your studying hours are. 

It is better if you set aside three to four hours to make sure that you have enough time to learn, process, and engrave the new words and phrases inside your mind.

As you can see, this will really test your resiliency. You must not let laziness overcome you. Moreover, you have to be consistent and develop your proficiency every day. Generally, learning a new language is not for people who are not willing to allocate time for it. You will just waste your time if you are inconsistent.

4. Learn how to speak it properly and deliver the words correctly.

You have to practice using that language. It is not as basic as memorizing it inside your head. You should use your mouth and tongue as well. Look how a native speaker pronounces it so that you have an overview of how to speak it properly. 

Then, you should proceed to deliver the words correctly every day so that you will get used to pronouncing them effectively.

5. Have a mentor from a native speaker of that language.

You will learn more efficiently if your mentor is a native speaker of that language. By this, you can get a nice boost if you are compared with other people learning the same language because a native speaker already knows how to pronounce their own words and they know their language better than anyone else after all. 

In addition, you will be able to grasp their accent effectively and use the right tone. The right tone is especially important for some languages because it may change meanings depending on how you speak it.

6. Listen, read, speak, and repeat it over and over again.

Along with books, you can also learn from videos and audiobooks. The trick to memorizing it and retaining it in your mind is to listen carefully and repeat them. The audio pronunciations of words will help you speak them more proficiently and better. Practice speaking it after you think you have listened enough.

7. Look for a study partner.

A study partner will keep you comfortable while learning the language. Both of you will have benefits and will help each other strengthen your vocabulary. Not only will they keep you company, but they can also give you a hand when you want to practice having a conversation in that language.

8. Stay focused and avoid any distractions.

If you keep your mind bothered by anything else, what you studied about will just go through the thin air. You must let everything that you learn retain in your mind, so it is vital to stay focused and avoid any distractions when it is study time.

9. Do not forget the words you learned.

This is the biggest challenge when it comes to studying a new language, you must not forget the things you learned the other day and also what you are studying about today. 

For the next few months or years, you should be able to retain and accumulate it in your long-term memory, or else it will just be useless if you just let it stay in your short-term memory. Be consistent and follow your goals every day and you will be able to learn that language in no time.

10. Remember to be patient with yourself.

It is important to take occasional breaks once in a while. Always be patient with yourself. If you are making slow progress, remember that it is still progress. You are making an improvement even if it is little. Learning a new language is a time-consuming task, so do not force yourself.

In the end, it is always you in charge. You should work through the trials and challenges of learning an additional language in order to become proficient in it. Hopefully, with these tips, you will become more efficient and effective starting today. Good luck and have fun!