The Quickest and Easiest Language to Learn (for English Speakers)

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How to Learn a Language

Lindsay Dow

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How to Learn a Language is the podcast with the very self-explanatory name! We’ll cover all aspects of language learning, especially focusing on learning how to learn languages better. From time to time guests might pop by to share how they learn languages, but mostly it’ll be me and you hanging out so hey, get comfy and let's learn how to learn a language. Follow for more at https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/podcast Got a question? A topic you'd like covered or a guest you'd like to hear from? Email me at lindsay[at]doeslanguages[dot]com.

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The Quickest and Easiest Language to Learn (for English Speakers)

How to Learn a Language

10 minutes 30 seconds

1 month ago

The Quickest and Easiest Language to Learn (for English Speakers)

Wondering what the easiest and quickest languages for English speakers to learn are? In this video, I break down three groups: linguistically easy languages like Frisian, French, Dutch, and Scandinavian; constructed languages such as Esperanto, Toki Pona, and Interlingua; and English-influenced languages like Scots and Tok Pisin. I share why ease on paper doesn’t always mean the best choice, the importance of motivation, and practical considerations for your language journey. Plus, I offer my Ultimate Language Resource List to help you get started with any language, no matter the difficulty.
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**TIMESTAMPS**
0:00 – Intro
0:12 – Free Language Resource List
0:25 – What makes a language “easy”?
0:32 – Languages closest to English
1:41 – The big “but” with easy languages
3:32 – Conlangs (Esperanto, Toki Pona, etc.)
5:35 – English-influenced languages (Scots, Creoles, Pidgins)
6:55 – So… what is the easiest language?
7:24 – Questions to ask before starting a new language
9:27 – What’s coming next in the series
9:39 – Resource List reminder
9:57 – Outro
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**ABOUT ME**
🌍 Hi! I’m Lindsay - MA in Applied Linguistics, lifelong language learner & global citizen. I help ambitious people around the world learn languages their way - so they can move abroad, connect with family, or simply spark a new hobby. My mission? Make language learning fun, flexible, and functional for your life.
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