Is learning a foreign language easy?

Question

Why do I have trouble remembering words? They speak to fast. I can't roll my tongue. Are there any tricks?

Answer 1

To second Julia's response, learning a language will become easier the more you immerse yourself in it and the culture that it's surrounded by, to an extent. Music, film, books, conversation, travel... these are all amazing steps we can take to better understand the language we're learning. Accents are tough to chip away at, but no worries, people will always appreciate you making the effort to learn their language and notice the effort you're making when trying to communicate in a way that is not natural to you. This is especially true when visiting a foreign country. No matter what you do, always try and go past the Duolingo exercises and flashcards and look to take in the language in as many forms as possible.

Answer 2

The best way to facilitate learning a foreign language is to immerse yourself in it as much as possible. Listen to music in Spanish, watch children's shows or telenovelas, and let yourself listen to the sounds and tempo of the language. Much of language learning is memorization, so tools like flash cards can help with vocabulary memorization. Just keep at it, and you'll pick up more and more! Speed of comprehension and speaking will come with practice. Not being able to roll your tongue is okay, people can still understand you.