Expert tips on how to learn a language fast: 1. Start with the basic vocabulary. 2. Get a course. 3. Embrace comprehensible input. 4. Choose the right content. 5. Use content the right way. 6. Avoid relying on aids. 7. Get talking early. 8. Study pronunciation when it affects comprehension. 9. Don’t go for perfection. 10. Surround yourself with the language.