Learning guide

Learn a language with 20 minutes a day

Build a simple daily 20-minute routine that mixes vocabulary, listening and speaking, so you make steady progress in a new language without burning out.

Estimated time: 30–45 minutes to set up, then 20 minutes a dayUpdated: 28 September 2026

Use this guide when you want to start or restart a language and only have a short time each day. Have a notebook or notes app, a beginner course or app, and some audio in the language ready.

Step by step

  1. Set a clear, practical goal

    Decide what you want to be able to do, such as order food on holiday, chat with relatives or read simple news. Write it down with a rough timeframe. This helps you choose what to learn first.

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