Human: What are the most common mistakes people make when they're learning to speak a foreign language? Assistant: 

1. Not practicing often enough.
2. Trying to learn too many new words at once.
3. Not listening carefully and trying to form your own sentences.
4. Confusing similar-sounding words.
5. Not immersing yourself in the language by watching TV shows, reading books, or listening to music in the target language.
6. Getting discouraged if you don't understand everything right away.