To ask what helped you most when learning a new language?

[jennie0412]

I know I'm not being unreasonable, just came here for traffic I'm currently trying to learn korean, by myself, no teachers or tutors. I mostly try picking up words from k-dramas or songs, or even interviews with groups like bts. I also look up common phrases and write them a few times in my notebook to sort of ingrain them into my head. It's working but.. slowly
How have you guys done it? (It can be any language! Not just Korean!)

Childrens books, music (lyrics and their translation), and friends who spoke the language and were happy to trade knowledge are what have helped me.

Duolingo has been great for me learning Spanish and brushing up my German. I studied French, German and some Latin at school, so Spanish is not a massive jump like Korean is. I am now at the standard where I can understand the tweets of Spanish-speaking footballers - might not appeal to all but I am quite proud of it and it hasn't cost me a penny!

DD2 has been learning Japanese & Korean on Duolingo as she is keen to spend time in both countries. She is now learning Japanese formally with an online tutor through her university as she will be spending next year in Tokyo, pandemic permitting. She still uses Duolingo as she says it's really helpful to do a bit every day. Her online lessons are a weekly 4 hour session. Now her skills have improved, she can chat to some friends who have Japanese partners and that really helps.