# How to Learn Foreign Languages in 500 Hours

I plan to learn Spanish, Japanese, German, and Chinese over the next decade.

Here's my current gameplan for each language:
- Listen to Paul Noble's audio courses (~12 hours total).
- Add beginner news/chat podcasts to my feed (~50 hours).
- Install an auto-translate browser extension (~100 hours).
- Consume beloved media in target language (_without_ English subtitles) (~100 hours).
- Practice by writing short stories and speaking with strangers (~200 hours).

I'm unsure if this plan will work, so please [email me](mailto:hello@taylor.town?subject=Languages) if you have any tips or resources!

## Related Reading

- [500 Hours](/500-hours)
- [How to learn a language: INPUT](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_EQDtpYSNM)
- [parallel reading and "polyglot forums"](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31065844)
- [Verbling: practice a foreign language via video chat](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2924975)
- [translate extension for Safari](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/translate-for-safari/id1445040281?mt=12)