How to choose your language books
- Apr 16
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 17
For those of you who want to start/restart learning a language, but don't know which books to get, here are a couple of pointers:
You need a self-study grammar book, a conjugation book (or app), and a story to read. You could also get a self-study vocabulary book, which helps you learn words in contexts (as opposed to using never-ending lists).
Choose books written in the language you're learning, not bilingual ones. While it might feel a bit daunting at first, you will soon realise that they're designed for you to learn in a seamless, natural way.
Download sample chapters first to check if they are the right level for you and, if not sure, go to/call a language bookshop and ask for advice.
Make sure your simplified story is without an English translation, but with audio. Those usually have also questions at the back, which means you will practise reading, listening, and writing at once.
Familiarise yourself with your books, before using them, by reading the opening pages and guidelines. Diving in cold makes the process harder than it has to be.
If choosing books feels too overwhelming and you're planning on learning the language with a teacher, wait for them to give you recommendations.
And if you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch!
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