CREATE YOUR OWN

LANGUAGE STUDY
PLAN
(IN 9 EASY STEPS)
TABLE OF
CONTENTS

03 Introduction

04 9 Steps to Create a Study Plan

08 Conclusion

09 *Bonus* 8 Tips & Ticks to

Learn a Language Fast

10 Study Plan Template

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INTRODUCTION

So you’ve decided to learn a new

language. Excellent! First of all, let me By downloading
commend you on beginning a difficult,
this guide,
yet rewarding, journey. Learning a new
language has so many benefits and has you’ve already
the power to change lives. But I’d be
completed the
lying to you if I said it was easy. Very few
people are prodigies that can learn a first step on
new language in a matter of weeks. For
your journey.
the 99% of the rest of us, it takes
dedication and hard work.

By downloading this guide, you’ve

already completed the first step on your
journey. You’ve shown interest in learning
a language, but now it’s time to get
down to business. By following the steps
below and making a personalized study
plan, you’ll have a concrete way to
move forward and see real progress.

Here at Langoly, we’re language learners

ourselves and we’d like you to share
your journey with us. Feel free to contact
us if you have any questions or would
like some guidance on how to proceed
with your language-learning journey.
We’d love to hear from you!

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9 EASY STEPS TO A
PERSONALIZED STUDY PLAN

01. Find your motivation

Consider why you want to study a new language. Do you want to
move abroad? Do you have family members that speak a different
language? Are you trying to advance your career? Maybe you want
to learn about another country’s culture or take a trip someday.
Remembering your main motivation and focusing on the long-term
benefits can help drive you.

02. Set goals and milestones

Once you have your overall motivation, set some smaller, attainable
goals. Some examples include learning 100 new words in your
target language, passing a level test, or completing a course.
Having frequent milestones will give you a sense of
accomplishment when you reach them and will help you track your
progress.

03. Set a time

In this step, it’s important to be realistic and really consider how much
time you can dedicate to studying. It also needs to be sustainable. If
you set too much time, there’s the potential for burnout. But if you
don’t set enough time, you won’t see progress, which causes
frustration. In general, it’s better to study frequently, even if it’s for a
short amount of time than to have long study sessions sporadically.
Below are some examples of how you can structure your time:

15 minutes - every day

30 minutes - 4-5x per wekk
1 hour - 3-4x per week

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9 EASY STEPS TO A
PERSONALIZED STUDY PLAN

04. Identify your priorities

Now we’ll start getting technical. Language learning is typically
divided into four skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. To
have an all-around grasp of the language, it’s necessary to practice
all four. But you can consider your goals and prioritize your time to
focus on specific skills. If you need to pass a test, reading and
writing are important. But if you want to talk with friends and family,
listening and speaking are where you should focus your time.

05. Find the best way(s) to study

There’s not one correct way to study a language, and the best way
for you to learn may not be the same as somebody else. Ask
yourself some questions to determine what works for you. Do you like
to be immersed in the language, or learn with translations? Do you
want to use your phone, or is a physical book more satisfying? Will
you study in the car, on a lunch break, or from home?

Here are some of the most popular ways to study a

language:

Language apps YouTube videos

Books Podcasts
Online courses Speaking with a language partner
Classes (online or in-person)

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06. Find the resources
This is the most important, but also the trickiest, step on the list. It’s
easy to spend hours doing research and reading reviews, but it’s not
necessary to spend too long on this step. On the Langoly website, you
can find honest reviews for all of the major language apps, as well as
language how-to guides that show many different ways to learn.

It is important to do some research to find the best options available,

but time spent researching is time not spent studying. Look around
for a bit and compile a list of a few options that you like. Most
language learning resources offer a free trial or free content so you
can test-drive it to see if you like it before buying anything.

The most complete language learning routine will use more than one
way to study. For example, using a textbook or a language app can
help you learn grammar and vocabulary, but to practice speaking,
you might want to join a language class or take online lessons with a
live teacher.

07. Use authentic material

One of the most effective, but often forgotten, steps is to include
authentic material in your studies. Once you have a base level in your
new language, you can start looking for authentic material from a
country where your target language is spoken. For example, if you are
learning Spanish, you can look for a podcast from Peru or a news
website from Mexico. Using authentic material is incredibly beneficial
because it often uses colloquial language so you’ll learn how the
language is truly spoken, and it’s generally available for free.

Think about your interests and hobbies. This will help guide you to
authentic material that is interesting and useful to you. If you like
fashion, you can find a fashion blog in your target language. Or if you
like cooking, try out a recipe written in another language. YouTube has
become so global that you’re sure to find a popular YouTuber that
speaks your target language.

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 Examples of Authentic Material
Newspapers Podcasts Songs
Radio shows Websites Advertisements
Netflix series Chat forums Recipes
Movies Social media Blogs

08. Write out your study plan

By now you know why you want to study and how you’re going to
study. Now it’s time to answer the question what and when you’re
going to study. Making a detailed weekly plan will hold you
accountable and establish concrete times that you’ll dedicate to
studying.

Make your plan specific. Include exactly what you are going to
study and how long you plan to study each day. There’s a template
below that will help you create your own personalized study plan.
Making it specific with your own goals, study time, and methods will
help you be much more effective.

09. Schedule study sessions and

set reminders
Life can get busy so it’s important to carve out time focused on
studying. Block out your time in your calendar and set reminders so
you know when it’s time to study. Try to limit distractions by turning
off your phone, tv, etc. Language learning is difficult so help your
brain out by allowing it to focus on the job at hand.

Just like any other task, language learning is a commitment, and

you won’t see improvement if you don’t stick with your plan. On the
other hand, it’s important not to beat yourself up if you miss a study
session or two. We all have busy lives and unexpected events come
up. But if you're committed to learning and stick with it, you’ll see
improvement in no time!

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CONCLUSION

“A journey of a
thousand miles
Once you’ve completed these steps and
filled in the template, you’ll have a begins with a
personalized study plan that will keep
single step.”
you on track and help you achieve your
language goals. Now’s the time to put
-Ancient Chinese
that plan into action. Follow-through is
key. It may be difficult in the beginning,
Proverb
but once you’ve established a routine,
blocking out the necessary time you
need to study will feel more natural.

As an ancient Chinese proverb goes, “A

journey of a thousand miles begins with
a single step.” By simply downloading
and reading this guide, you’ve taken the
first step. Whether you’re at the
beginning of your language-learning
journey or have been studying for years,
have confidence in your abilities and
know that you can do this!

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*BONUS!* 8 TIPS AND TRICKS
TO LEARN A LANGUAGE FAST

1. Frequency is key - It’s much more effective to study a little every day than to
have long cram sessions a few times a month.

2. Practice makes perfect - Don’t just complete a lesson and forget it. Take
notes and review what you learned. Repetition is key to long-term memory.

3. Get a study buddy - Even if you don’t study together, talking about your
progress with someone else will help keep you accountable.

4. Stay inspired - Join online communities with other language learners to get
ideas, tips, motivation, etc.

5. Speak - This is often the most difficult part when learning a new language.
When you first start learning, repeat everything out loud. Practice reading aloud.
When you get comfortable enough, find a language exchange partner.

6. Language learning is a marathon, not a sprint - Like learning any new skill, it
takes time. True progress takes months and years, not days.

7. Be patient with yourself - Learning a language is hard! If it were easy,

everyone would speak two or more languages. If you forget a word or a
grammar point, don’t beat yourself up! Write it down, study it, and keep moving
forward.

8. Enjoy! - Language learning is fun. Make it more enjoyable by celebrating your

milestones and achievements. Impress your friends and family with some of the
new words you’ve learned. You’ve worked hard to achieve this, so go ahead and
show off!

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 WEEKLY STUDY PLAN
DATE :

WEEKLY GOALS
SUNDAY TIME:

MONDAY

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NOTES
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THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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