The Number One Key to Language Learning Is Exposure

The key to improving language learning is exposure. Exposure refers to encountering and experiencing different things in a meaningful context many times. By listening, reading, and having conversations, one can hear and see the same words and structures repeatedly. This repetition helps build confidence in using the language naturally. However, it takes a lot of exposure, potentially hundreds or even thousands of times, to fully internalize and use a word or phrase. Simply learning and studying a structure with a teacher is not enough to use it in normal conversations. Patience and allowing oneself to be exposed to the structure multiple times is crucial. Eventually, through exposure, the language will become natural. It is important to note that the timing of when this will happen cannot be predicted. When encountering new vocabulary, it is common to forget it quickly unless it is exposed to multiple times.