Mindset | How I Would Learn A Language If I Had No Time Or Money

In this blog article, I share how I would learn a language if I didn't have any time or money. 

The First Thing I Would Do

I would invest in some good, cheap, self-study material, particularly coursebooks. I recommend the New International Business English book, or the English for Everyone, Business English Level 2. 

It is best to buy these books and study materials on Amazon or eBay because you can buy them second hand meaning they are even cheaper. Typically you can pick up a second-hand coursebook for as little as $4. 

I would also go online and find myself a reliable speaking partner. I would use social media, forums, and websites to find someone with who I can practice speaking at least once a week, and in these speaking practice sessions, I would put everything I have learned from the books I have purchased into context. 

If you wanted to have affordable, regular speaking practice with professional native teachers, then you can join our speaking program here. 

The Second Thing I Would Do

I would track where my time is going each day for 7-days. I would then take a look at what activities I am spending my time on, and eliminate any activities or tasks that aren't productive or worthwhile (Netflix and social media should be the first ones!)

I would then replace those unproductive activities with study sessions or speaking practice with my partner. Most people are totally unaware of where their time exactly goes, so by doing this exercise you're gaining a better insight into where your time is truly going. 

The Third Thing I Would Do

I would immerse myself in the language as much as possible. I would find interesting podcasts, radio shows, or videos that I could listen to on my commute or when I am having my meals. 

Doing this is a great way to familiarize yourself with the language and it costs absolutely nothing! You don't need to live in an English-speaking country to listen to English speakers speak and you can do these activities while doing something else, so it doesn't take any 'real-time' at all.

What is We Speak Business Program 

We Speak Business is an English course with live speaking lessons for English learners who want speaking practice with native speakers, professional teachers, and students from around the world. 

You have live speaking lessons where you can join and start speaking business English every day. There's a lesson every day and also, you can review all record lessons. There is a lot of conversation practice for each level of English (A2, B1-B2, C1). There is a calendar of scheduled lessons so you can see when lessons are and at what time you can join and start speaking.

In We Speak Business program, you have 24/7 support and also you have student chat where you can speak with other students from all around the world. Before you join our program and start speaking business English, we strongly recommend you sign up for our free seminar with Andrew Smith, where you can learn:

• What goals you need to have to get better results 
• How to master business English quickly
• What are the strategies that will help you advance to a higher level
• How you can speak business English more fluently and confidently
• Free resources to help you learn business English
• Exclusive resource to improve your speech