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For many of us, the start of the new year is the time we often dust off our language dictionaries and workbooks and resolve to learn a new language. We conjure up dreams of communicating seamlessly with locals during our next trip and impressing our friends with newfound skills. But most of the time, as we get caught up in work and life, our plans get shelved along with our books. 对很多人来说，新的一年是吹去词典和笔记本上的灰尘，学习新语言的好机会。我们总是梦想着在下一次旅行之中可以毫无障碍的和当地人交谈，让朋友们对自己大为赞叹。但大多数时光，我们还是深陷工作和生活之中，很多的计划也只是束之高阁。 But the truth is, learning a language shouldn’t be a chore. After all, reading, listening, and chatting with others are all great, enjoyable activities, and learning should be, too. And it also can be easy—if you approach it in a fresh way. 实际上，学习语言不该是个累人的活。毕竟，阅读、听力以及和别人交流都应该是很棒很享受的事情，那么学习也应该这样。如果你能有全新的学习方法的话，那么学习语言也可以很简单。 1. Learn as if You’re (Really) Young 1. 像孩子般学习 When I start to learn languages, I often approach it through the eyes of a child. Children’s books and learning materials start with the basics and break them down into small fragments—and when you’re pressed for time, that can be much easier than getting into a dense workbook. | 
