Leaning a new language is both challenging and fun. People who don’t have an extra hour on their hands must think twice before they start the process, to avoid frustration and disappointment. If practising and obtaining a new language is your true goal, lack of time should not be getting in the way. There are existing shortcuts and workarounds, proven to be effective for full-time careerists who cannot afford spending half a day in a classroom.

Here are a few useful methods to help establish a healthy studying routine.

Lunch break is a good opportunity to change the sequence of a standard work day and get occupied with something totally different. Using this time to relax and acquire knowledge at the same time might look like a tricky task at first. Many businessmen, however, will admit that the lunch hour is their only time available for doing something outside of the traditional work or household duties. Attending a language class in the middle of a busy day is a creative approach for refreshing one’s hectic schedule.

For those interested in more profound language training a speedy class during the lunch break might not be good enough. Evening courses are still the most convenient option for most working people. The classes vary by types and duration, but all have one thing in common: several hours in the atmosphere of the language accompanied by qualified teachers and professional study guidelines. Even if you are way too tired to take active part in discussions, passive listening can bring results as well. The major advantage of the evening language courses is you can finally relax after work and let knowledge dip in.

Real progress is measured over time and there is nothing that works better than revising previously studied material. There are many techniques, and you should try them all before finding the one that suits you best. An old and most unobtrusive way of repeating new words and rules is getting surrounded by them as much as possible. Office employees tend to keep reminder notes all over their desks, monitors and even the walls: why not add a couple of sticky papers at home or work, with some freshly learned vocabulary? Another worthy method to enhance your language proficiency is by using audio materials. Songs and rhymes are easily memorized and listening to them will help you improve your accent as well.

Revision, in any form, is vital. It is a mighty studying tool especially for busy people who cannot afford the luxury of studying the language in traditional ways.

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In today’s world of international business making and globalization verbal tools of communication have become a necessity. An employee who is fluent in more than one language is often valued higher than his or her less communicative peers and, eventually, might have better chances for a promotion or a better income. Combining work and language studies is not easy: whether for personal or professional goals, studying requires time and dedication. Therefore, your tactics should be focused on obtaining useful habits and implementing them into your daily routine: taking classes during lunch time and going over the material on the way to work, for example.  Keep on looking for a free minute to revise, practice and learn. Persistence will help you acquire the targeted language and not give up in the middle.