The way we learn languages in school is not the most effective. But if you got here, I imagine you already knew this. Through my journey learning Spanish, Portuguese, and French and also helping a lot of students achieve their language goals, I have learned a lot about what can be effective and what is just taking away precious time. Here are the top 5 mistakes I made while learning languages, so you don't have to. With these study tips, you'll accelerate your language learning journey and learn to communicate better.