How can I learn 1000 words in a new language?

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29 may 2025 5 min
How can I learn 1000 words in a new language?
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About this episode

For our 1000th episode we thought we would bring you a special edition with a focus on the number 1000 and since we have a French and a English podcast then what better subject than about learning 1000 words in a new language.  According to some experts, 1000 words is the magic number that can help you achieve a basic communicative level in any language. With 1000 words, you can understand most of the everyday speech of native speakers, and you can express yourself on a variety of topics. But how do you learn 1000 words quickly and effectively? What else can you do to make sure you don't forget your new words? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How can I cut my summer holiday spending?⁠ ⁠How can I stay cool at home during summer?⁠ ⁠What are the best holiday destinations?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 13/7/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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