How to Learn a Foreign Language? Using English as an Example
Recently I visited a friend who had ambitious plans to expand his business overseas, even planning to open a branch in the United States. Before I left, he asked, “How do you learn English?” Because I was rushing out the door, I couldn’t offer any particularly effective advice and only briefly summarized my insight: “Eight years of formal education in school is not as effective as one year of self-directed, practical training on the job.” I promised to write a detailed explanation when I got back, but due to laziness and various other reasons, it was delayed for a long time. ...