A magpie instinct for learning

Whichever language you are learning, it's a good idea to start a collection. Start looking for words that you need and make sure you use them. Have a notebook that you love and keep it in your handbag or your pocket. Don't be too ambitious about how many words you write down to elarn each day. Keep it manageable. And dos spend spend time learning. Always, always, always jot down a few things while you're in the country that speaks your new language. And a little tip for while you;re at home: once a day, take a look around. Note down three objects or ideas you don;t know in your new language. Make an effort to learn those ones.