Language learning like a spy

The first step to learning a language effectively is to pick a __________.

mission, which should be small and clear.

A spy picks a small goal like __________ in a foreign country.

ordering a coffee in Italian.

The most common 1,000 words in any language account for about __________ of everyday communication.

80%.

Learning words only for your __________ helps you stay focused and motivated.

mission.

One recommended method is to learn words within a __________ instead of random lists.

tiny sentence.

Templates help you speak by providing a sentence structure with a __________ for you to fill in.

blank space.

Words that look and sound similar across languages are called __________.

cognates.

Changing the language on your phone helps create an __________ for immersion in the language you're learning.

immersion bubble.

Before speaking to real people, practice __________ out loud by yourself.

rehearsing.

When practicing with someone, it's important to tell them your __________ so they know how to help you.

mission.

You should give your partners permission to __________ you so you can improve.

correct.

A mistake in a conversation is not a failure, it's __________.

information.