In my last video I talked about how to boost your energy levels. This video is all about rest and why taking a break from a language can help you recuperate energy and motivation.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Why I'm making this video 0:34 Varying intensity and relaxation 2:40 Pacing yourself 3:11 Good sleeping habits 3:54 Taking a break from a language 6:29 Summing up
In my last video I talked about how to boost your energy levels. This video is all about rest and why taking a break from a language can help you recuperate energy and motivation.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Why I'm making this video 0:34 Varying intensity and relaxation 2:40 Pacing yourself 3:11 Good sleeping habits 3:54 Taking a break from a language 6:29 Summing up
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:45 Do young people really read less 3:11 Is there a right way to teach reading 6:16 How to develop a reading habit 9:16 Reading and language learning
Struggling to speak fluently in a foreign language? In this video I share 7 practical tips that will help you communicate better without stressing over grammar or pronunciation.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 0:45 Tip 1 1:52 Tip 2 2:53 Tip 3 3:48 Tip 4 5:33 Tip 5 6:40 Tip 6 7:47 Tip 7 8:33 The takeaway
Throughout my language-learning journey, I've had many good tutors. In this video, I’ll highlight the 6 key qualities that make a tutor truly exceptional.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 1:14 Mutual understanding 2:06 Being a good listener 5:51 Not being too didactic 8:23 Helping with compelling input 9:02 Understanding how LingQ works 10:21 Being a native speaker 11:18 The takeaway
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 0:54 Learning languages to learn about the world 3:24 One language at a time or exploring many? 4:12 Flexibility 4:51 Confidence 5:56 Interference from other languages 7:16 Executive function 8:43 The takeaway
In this video, I discuss the 80/20 rule and how it applies to language learning. I'll explain why I don’t worry about high-frequency words and how balancing big-picture input with focused study has been helping me make progress in Turkish.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 0:28 What is the Pareto principle 2:48 How I use the Pareto principle 4:40 The Pareto principle and big picture learning
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 0:46 Use case 1: summarizing self-help books 3:40 Use case 2: summarizing periods of history 4:38 Use case 3: summarizing literature 5:55 Why I wouldn't use ChatGPT for speaking practice
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 1:23 What is extensive reading? 1:49 The benefits of extensive reading 3:00 Obstacles to extensive reading 3:42 What I see as the main obstacle 6:18 My strategy for reading extensively (part 1) 8:08 My strategy (part 2) 8:43 What I think about video and language learning
In today's video, I discuss the role of surprise in language learning: how our progress often follows an unpredictable path, why unexpected moments help our brains absorb new information, and much more.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 intro 0:21 the role of surprise in language learning 1:28 what understanding a joke and learning a language have in common 3:04 the importance of known words
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:51 How I would categorize my languages (Group 1) 1:16 Group 2 2:04 Group 3 2:54 Can I really say I know these languages? 3:39 Is learning languages similar to falling in love? 4:58 How many words do I know in these languages? 5:50 Why your language journey might look different 6:21 Trying to speak Turkish
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:14 What are language chunks? 1:17 How do we learn language chunks? 2:46 The problem with teaching chunks 4:26 My experience with Turkish
Today's video is all about learning a language as an immigrant! I'll discuss why your language skills are crucial, how to break the language barrier, and why traditional classes might not be the best solution.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 introduction 0:43 the importance of learning the new language as an immigrant 1:22 the most important thing about learning as an immigrant 3:29 what to do if you're past the honeymoon phase 5:41 HOW to learn a language as an immigrant 8:23 ESL classes 10:28 losing your heritage language
Can listening to books be as effective as reading them for learning? In this video, I'll explain why you don't have to choose just one.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Is listening as effective as reading? 0:27 Is reading better? 1:32 Audiobooks 3:10 To read or to listen 4:07 How reading and listening reinforce each other 6:39 Literacy strategies
Is vocabulary more important than grammar? In this video, I'll explain why I believe it is and share insights on how focusing on vocabulary can boost your progress.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 0:46 What's the point of counting different forms of the same word? 1:30 Why am I so focused on increasing my known words count? 3:20 Can you study grammar if you don't know vocabulary? 4:40 How I add words to known using my iPhone? 6:45 Learning vocabulary is like doing a jigsaw puzzle 9:57 Conclusion
In my last video, I shared my goal of learning 20,000 words before my trip to Turkey in September. Today, I'm going to show you exactly how I'm making that happen!
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 0:27 Why am I setting these goals for myself? 4:40 Why do I care about the number of known words? 5:20 How do we remember new words? 8:18 What actually counts as a new word 9:00 My strategies for moving words to known 11:17 Does the goal depend on the language? 12:25 The importance of learning vocabulary
In this video, I reflect on my language-learning journey and discuss the importance of various types of connections: linguistic, emotional, neural, and more.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 My polyglot journey and the power of connections 0:37 Romance languages 2:43 Asian languages 4:31 Slavic languages 8:01 Middle Eastern languages
In today's video, I'm reflecting on what has and hasn't worked for boosting my language skills for travel and sharing my (quite ambitious!) Turkish learning plan.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:31 Does being in the environment guarantee success? 1:22 How I'm preparing for my Turkey trip 6:22 Materials I'm using 7:07 Why the trip is not the end goal
In this video, I discuss the differences between comprehensible input and the output hypothesis and explain why speaking a foreign language isn't always the same as engaging in meaningful communication.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 What this video is about 0:41 Krashen's input hypothesis 2:28 The output hypothesis 6:16 Speaking vs. communicating
Many of you have asked for my take on Duolingo. In this video, I'll share my experiences using the app to learn Hindi and Turkish, highlighting what works and what doesn't.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Duolingo 0:52 Trying Duolingo for Turkish 2:51 Trying Duolingo for Hindi 4:23 My opinion on Duolingo 7:47 Can you become fluent using only Duolingo?
Someone recently asked me to review Carol Dweck's "Mindset". In this video, I'll share my thoughts on the book, along with my own 6 tips for developing a successful language-learning mindset.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Carol Dweck's "Mindset" 5:11 Key #1: Curiosity 5:39 Key #2: Confidence 6:07 Key #3: Perseverance 6:49 Key #4: Accepting uncertainty 7:36 Key #5: Visualization 8: 39 Key #6: Doing it for yourself 11:02 My takeaway
Ever wondered how learning a new language reshapes your brain? In this video I dive into the science behind language acquisition and its impact on our cognitive abilities and emotions.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 How does learning languages affect the brain? 1:31 Language learning in the brain 4:28 Language learning and our cognitive skills 6:57 Language learning and emotions
A couple of years ago, I decided to learn Arabic, Turkish, and Persian at the same time. In this video, I talk about what that was like, give some useful tips, and point out a few pitfalls to watch out for.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:15 Why I decided to learn Arabic, Persian and Turkish 3:18 My biggest mistakes 6:59 What keeps me motivated 9:05 Why I consider learning Arabic, Persian and Turkish important
Nous entendons souvent parler de l'importance de maîtriser les bases d'une langue avant de passer à des choses plus difficiles. Dans cette vidéo, je discute de pourquoi je pense que maîtriser les bases est en fait un très mauvais conseil.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 maîtriser les bases 0:40 acquisition du langage naturel 1:15 maîtriser les bases en vaut-il la peine? 4:12 processus d'acqusition
Ever wondered if it's too late to learn a new language after childhood? In this video, I dive into the critical period hypothesis and the debate around how long the window for easy language learning really lasts.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 What is the critical period hypothesis 01:01 How long is this critical period? 03:45 The ideal age to start learning a language 05:15 Factors that affect our success 7:39 Is there a language acquisition device? 9:45 Does age really matter?
I often get asked whether it's better to focus on one language and become fluent in it or to explore many languages. In this video I talk about why I don't think there's one answer to this question.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 One or many? 0:26 How many languages can one learn? 2:13 Reasons to explore multiple languages 2:33 Mastering one language at a time 5:20 Plateauing at B1 7:46 My B2 languages
Reading books has many benefits for our brain, and it's also a great way to learn a language. In this video I talk about my approach to reading in different languages and how I manage to enjoy the process despite the difficulties.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Reading 1:07 Humans and reading 2:46 Connection between reading and listening 3:28 How the brain processes different writing systems 4:02 Reading in the brain 5:16 Other benefits of reading 5:52 Reading on paper or digitally? 8:38 Books and technology 10:31 How to enjoy reading
Engagement is a crucial element in language learning that often gets overlooked by both students and teachers. In this video I discuss how I apply the concept of engagement to different aspects of language learning.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 0:44 The importance of engagement 3:03 Engagement and content 4:55 Engagement and grammar 6:15 Engagement and vocabulary 8:08 Engagement and pronunciation 9:20 Engagement and output 11:05 The importance of finding a good tutor
Today is one of those days when I question whether language learning is worth the time and effort it requires.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Why bother learning a language 0:24 My friend's story 1:42 Learning languages is hard work 2:34 Everyone already speaks English 2:53 Lies people spread about language learning 3:38 Is language learning worth it?
In this video I discuss some common misconceptions about language and vocabulary acquisition and share my strategy for learning vocabulary in a new language.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 learning vocabulary 0:44 the importance of vocabulary acquisition 2:28 myth 1: home environment 4:01 myth 2: being corrected 5:40 myth 3: Chomsky's universal grammar theory 8:07 how much time should we spend on deliberate learning? 10:57 the best way to acquire vocabulary
🎙️Podcasts I listen to: @hikmatwehbipodcast @podcastwithnayla
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I have been learning Arabic since 2017 and I have to admit that it hasn't been easy. In this video you'll learn why I find Arabic so challenging and what I do to keep going despite the obstacles.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 my Arabic journey 0:33 Arabic writing system 5:02 Arabic grammar 6:17 Content in Arabic 8:52 Regional varieties 10:34 Vocabulary in Arabic 11:14 My milestones 13:03 Where I am now
In this video I explain why I don't think technology will eventually kill language learning and how it has been instrumental in my learning journey.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 the PACE framework 0:41 language learning in the Ancient world 1:29 How has technology changed language learning? 2:46 How is technology changing language learning now? 5:28 AI and language learning 6:29 virtual reality 8:18 augmented reality 8:56 other way I use technology to learn 9:57 Is all technology good? 10:19 What can AI teach us about language learning?
In this video, I share the six key elements that shaped my language learning journey. Find out why the usual ways might not work and how a different approach can make a big difference.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - intro 0:29 Focus on patterns 3:24 Aim for intensity of input 4:55 Believe in yourself 6:37 Be flexible 8:40 Don't rush to speak 11:21 Stay curious
To celebrate the milestone of reaching 1 million subscribers, I answer your most pressing questions about language learning. Thank you for continuing to support this channel!
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 how it all started 0:15 I received my YouTube golden plaque! 0:31 Who is Lingosteve? 1:13 Questions about reading and listening 4:15 Questions about speaking 6:38 Questions about vocabulary and grammar 8:58 Questions about time management 11:42 Questions about my method 13:59 Questions about choosing a language
I often get asked how long it really takes to learn a language. In this video I discuss the FSI language difficulty ranking and whether it's really possible to achieve a high level of fluency within the timelines they provide.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 FSI language courses 0:22 plan of the video 1:02 FSI language difficulty ranking 4:51 promised results 6:04 learning activities 8:39 language-related factors 11:22 other factors
Ever wondered if rapid conversational fluency is just a myth? In this video I share my opinion and lay out the roadmap to genuine conversational skills.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 What is conversational fluency 0:32 Q&A announcement 1:20 Why comprehension is so important 2:45 Tim Ferriss' deconstruction method 5:04 How do we learn vocabulary? 6:29 Is spaced repetition effective? 8:29 Getting ready to output
Want to improve reading and listening comprehension in a language? You're in the right place! In this video I share 5 observations about what works and what doesn't.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - the importance of comprehension 0:43 - forget about the 95% rule 2:07 - build prior knowledge 5:26 - get it wrong the first time 7:19 - narrow the range of subjects 8:27 - leverage the power of listening
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The topic of thinking in the language we are learning comes up all the time. In this video I talk about why we shouldn't force the process and why thinking in the language does not guarantee fluency.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Thinking in the language we are learning 0:06 How do I start thinking in my target language? 0:44 Do I always think in my languages? 1:36 Should we force ourselves 2:01 Will I sound like a native? 3:57 Fossilization in language learning
2023 is almost over and I wanted to share my plans for 2024 as well as some advice for those of you who will be starting or continuing to learn languages next year.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 A little story about learning languages 2:08 My plans for 2024 2:20 Plans for this channel 3:04 How I was learning languages in 2023 5:54 My advice for 2024