Working Above Your Second Language "Level"

Avoiding the limits others place on language skills

Welcome, aspiring polyglot! Someone the other day told me that there is no way to discuss philosophy after only learning a new language for a few months. While it certainly is not normal, to say it is impossible is just plain wrong. When it comes to second language acquisition, outside of mainstream classrooms the limitations that are placed on you will be placed on you by yourself, not by anyone else.

So long as you do not impose limits because of something someone else says, the opportunities are endless. That said, taking the leap from Duolingo and children's books to classic literature and documentaries may feel like a larger jump than it actually is if you try to do it without a plan.

Second language acquisition that challenges you

Learning a new language is going to be challenging irrespective of your approach, but you are in control of most of it. If you are struggling to figure out the best way to start, make sure you check out this article on exactly what you need to do: