> making a list of most commonly used words, sort them and then try to memorize will lead you to know some words, but not an language. True, but prioritizing c

> making a list of most commonly used words, sort them and then try to memorize will lead you to know some words, but not an language. True, but prioritizing common vocabulary _as part of_ a broader system of practice will be a lot more useful when starting a new language than picking words more or less at random.