The Unutma Method

First thing to know: The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is a system that helps measure your language skills. It has six levels: A0, A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2. Beginners start at A0, and true fluency is reached at C2. The A levels focus on basic skills, the B levels build independence, and the C levels are for advanced and fluent speakers.

A0

If you’re starting a new language with a different alphabet (like for Russian or Georgian), it’s a good idea to learn it first. You don’t need to know every letter perfectly, but being able to sound out words and recognize letters when you hear them will help a lot. If the alphabet is mostly the same - like Turkish compared to English - you can learn as you go. The main goal here is to get comfortable with reading, listening, and writing, not to be perfect.

A0 - A2

When you first start learning a language, focus on the basics. Apps like Duolingo, Babbel, or Rosetta Stone are great for getting started with simple words and grammar. Try to learn how to make basic sentences and understand how grammar works in everyday situations. Don’t worry too much about super specific words - knowing how to ask “How are you?” is more important than naming 20 rainforest animals in Spanish.

A2 - B2

This is where Unutma can really help. You might already know some grammar and common words, but there are still a lot of everyday words you need to learn. Some people dive right into things like reading books or watching TV in their new language. But using Unutma to learn the 2,500 to 10,000 most common words first can make this a lot easier.

Unutma offers:

• Vocabulary based on the most-used words, so you learn what matters most.
• Spaced repetition, which helps you remember words longer by reviewing them at the right times.
• Tools to figure out why certain words are hard to learn and fix those problems.
• Special exercises for tricky grammar rules (like vowel harmony in Turkish or gender rules in Russian).
• Support for learning more than one language at once.
• An app for iOS and Android, with offline access if you get the premium version.

C1+

At this point, you can speak your new language pretty much fluently! Now, you’ll keep learning just by using it every day. It’s a great time to read books, chat with people, watch movies - and maybe even start a new language adventure!