The Most Difficult Dutch Sounds and How to Pronounce them - Beginners Polyglot Insights - Marjolein 2022-07-17 | Dutch pronunciation can get pretty tricky (especially for beginners)! Are you up for the challenge of pronouncing the hardest sounds in the Dutch language? Let me know in the comments how it went! :)00:00 - What is this video about?00:35 - G / C, the throat scraping sound02:03 - SCH, now with an s-02:32 - SCH at the end of a word02:52 - W, not like in English!03:53 - EU, like a seal!04:40 - Words ending in -EN, where did the -N go?05:40 - UI, eating an onion06:20 - IJ / EI, let's combine letters07:45 - Thanks for watching! More coming soon!Follow me on Instagram: @marjolein.polyglotinsightsWebsite: www.polyglotinsights.comNeed coaching? : https://bookme.name/polyglotinsights
Fellow Polyglot in Madrid shares his Learning Method and Strategies Polyglot Insights - Marjolein 2023-01-15 | Hey everyone! In this video, Kenny (@something.polyglot) shares many great tips on language learning. He manages to learn so many languages a day, yet keep it fun and light. Have you tried out some of the things we talk about? Feel free to share below! :)Reach out to Kenny (Language lover; Online Teacher for Flemish, French, English and Italian) here:IG: @something.polyglotTwitter: @Kenny_DB1983Website: www.somethingpolyglot.comReach out to me here:IG: @marjolein.polyglotinsightsWebsite: www.polyglotinsights.comWe also talked about:a platform called Italki where you can find online language tutors: bit.ly/3zmCsfxPrefer to listen to this as a podcast episode instead?Polyglot Insights Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/1pXrVXGjzFCyj9ibQh4vt7In this video:00:00-03:46 How Kenny learns languages03:47-07:34 How not to feel like you are failing07:35-15:39 How Kenny learns multiple languagesSee you soon!
Two Polyglots Speaking a Bunch of Languages in Madrid, Spain Polyglot Insights - Marjolein 2023-01-07 | In this video, Kenny and I talk about languages and language learning in multiple languages from Portuguese to German, Italian and even some Afrikaans and Greek. Hope you like it!About Kenny, Something Polyglot:Language lover; Online Teacher for Flemish, French, English and Italian.IG: @something.polyglotTwitter: @Kenny_DB1983Website: www.somethingpolyglot.comAbout Marjolein, Polyglot Insights:Language lover; Online Teacher and Language CoachIG: @marjolein.polyglotinsightsWebsite: www.polyglotinsights.comPrefer to listen to a podcast episode instead?Polyglot Insights Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/1pXrVXGjzFCyj9ibQh4vt7In this video:00:00-01:55 Intro + Dutch/Flemish01:55-03:44 Spanish03:44-05:25 German05:25-09:06 Portuguese09:06-11:08 French11:08-15:26 Catalan15:26-18:00 Afrikaans18:00-20:19 Greek20:19-23:04 Danish23:04-27:16 Italian27:16-27:49 About his methodSee you soon!
How to Build Digestable Weekly Learning Plans and Improve Specific Language Skills Polyglot Insights - Marjolein 2022-11-18 | In this video, Elysse and I talk about making language learning LESS overwhelming and MORE digestable. Elysse shares some great tips you can apply to your language learning! Let us know below what you think about this method! Other Method mentioned in this video: - Focusing on 1 skill for a certain period, how to plan it: youtu.be/ULUUhlxRf7gAbout Elysse:-Youtube Channel ElysseSpeaks: youtube.com/channel/UCr_fqYBYxZLzo2DiyB2do-A- Instagram: instagram.com/elyssedavegaAbout Polyglot Insights:- Polyglot Insights Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/1pXrVXGjzFCyj9ibQh4vt7- Instagram: instagram.com/marjolein.polyglotinsightsAbout this video:00:00-07:50 About the Method07:50-11:27 How to Make Learning Less Overwhelming11:27-15:44 How to Plan your Weekly and Monthly Goals15:44-19:15 How to Learn Multiple LanguagesPrefer to listen to it as a Podcast? Visit the Polyglot Insights Podcast here: open.spotify.com/show/1pXrVXGjzFCyj9ibQh4vt7
First 30 days of Mandarin Chinese: What Worked for Me. (Tips and Resources) Polyglot Insights - Marjolein 2022-10-02 | Some tips to get started in Chinese. Hope they help!What is this video about:00:00-02:25 How to start off strong02:25-03:30 Get ready to start03:30-05:00 The app I used05:00-06:07 How to start speaking06:07-09:20 How to stay consistent09:20-10:50 Start producing output10:50-13:25 How to practice pronunciation13:25-15:17 How to make words stick15:17-17:43 Speaking some ChinesePrefer podcasts?open.spotify.com/show/1pXrVXGjzFCyj9ibQh4vt7?si=b8e20af13aa340f3Also in this video:Italki: bit.ly/3zmCsfxSee you soon!Marjolein
This Polyglot has an interesting Routine to Learn and Maintain MANY Languages Polyglot Insights - Marjolein 2022-09-28 | How to learn and maintain many languages? Wouter has his own way of doing that. Watch this video to find out how. Wouter's channel: youtube.com/channel/UCbJgkRhA-d61PTVOE62Al9g(Great inspiration for starting to speak a language and overcoming fear!)Marjolein's IG: @marjolein.polyglotinsightsMarjolein's website: polyglotinsights.comDo you prefer to listen to it as a podcast episode?open.spotify.com/show/1pXrVXGjzFCyj9ibQh4vt7?si=73f2adba81f347f2 Want to hang out with other language learners and polyglots?Join us: thelanguagecommunity.mn.co
Should you learn a LOCAL ITALIAN language or dialect? (+ RESOURCE LIBRARY) Polyglot Insights - Marjolein 2022-09-18 | Learn more about Italy's language varieties through Francesco's story and his RESOURCE LIBRARY with more than 600 links!Where to find Francesco:https://www.linguedialetti.ittwitch.tv/lafornatorDo you prefer to listen to this video as a podcast? open.spotify.com/show/1pXrVXGjzFCyj9ibQh4vt7?si=b999bed7b41e4683Do you live in Italy and want to start using the local language?Download the START USING the local LANGUAGE CHECKLIST:polyglotinsights.com/start-speaking-checklist What is in this video?00:00 Italy's insane linguistic diversity04:20 Francesco's story07:44 The use of Italian vs language varieties09:05 Should you learn a variety?14:37 How to learn them?21:24 A beautiful comparisonFun fact: ''Dialects are often bound to specific and limited contexts, like home language. While the majority of Italians speak exclusively Italian when interacting with strangers (79.5%) and friends (49.6%), Italians speak both languages (32%) or only dialect (14.1%) at home, according to the ISTAT (2015) survey.'' SOURCE: frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.717639Ciao for now!MarjoleinPS. Join the Language community for FREE to PRACTICE your languages with other learners!thelanguagecommunity.mn.co
How to PLAN a 10 day LANGUAGE CHALLENGE (+ POLYGLOT TIPS) Polyglot Insights - Marjolein 2022-08-28 | Grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation - you name it. It all gets better with a PLAN and FOCUS. This challenge was an experiment, watch the video till the end to know what I thought of it :). Hope you like it :). Have you ever commited to a language for a number of days? What went well and what was difficult? Would you do it again?I'd love to hear your opinion :).Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/1pXrVXGjzFCyj9ibQh4vt7?si=bc8efb404d07475dInstagram: @marjolein.polyglotinsights The Language Community: thelanguagecommunity.mn.coWhat is in this video?00:00 Intro01:44 How to plan a mini challenge07:58 Was it worth it? + TIPS14:48 Thanks for watching!Talk soon!Marjolein
Use these HILARIOUS Catalan EXPRESSIONS from DAY 1 @CouchPolyglot Polyglot Insights - Marjolein 2022-08-03 | Hola a tots! In this video, Laura from Coach Polyglot taught me some HILARIOUS CATALAN EXPRESSIONS and USEFUL WORDS you can USE FROM DAY 1!Feel free to leave a comment, we'd love to hear from you!Do you live abroad and are too shy to speak the local language?Download the FREE 3-page checklist that is going to get you from not speaking at all to socializing with the locals as if you were one of them: polyglotinsights.com/start-speaking-checklistPrefer to listen to this video as a podcast episode? Find it here:open.spotify.com/show/1pXrVXG…Laura's channel: youtube.com/c/CouchPolyglotLaura's podcast in Catalan: open.spotify.com/show/0mPgiqwRhrP4E3tUtCiDX9 Laura's Instagram: instagram.com/couch_polygot What is in this video?00:00 Intro01:31 Basic words04:14 Fun expression 1*05:30 Fun expression 2**07:36 Fun word08:38 What kids used to say back in the day10:00 Gracies!* Fun fact about ‘FORCA AL CANUT’:Even though nowadays natives interpret and use ‘salud i forca al canut’ to wish strength to the male part, originally it was probably meant to wish people wealth since it referred to the pipe people stored coins in:forum.wordreference.com/threads/salut-i-for%C3%A7a-al-canut.968451** In Catalan, there are several ways of saying and writing this expression: 'Em cago en tot.' 'Me cago en tot' and 'Me cago amb tot.'Deu!MarjoleinPS. Join The Language Community, a free community for language learners: thelanguagecommunity.mn.co
Polyglot Speaking 8 Languages - How did I learn them? Polyglot Insights - Marjolein 2022-07-31 | Hey everyone! So, here it is! My language levels at the moment - July 2022. It’s fun and scary at the same time to put this out there.. Yet, I believe it is ESSENTIAL to show you that mistakes are made when one learns to speak a language, and that mistakes aren’t necessarily in the way of FUN and COMMUNICATION :) What languages do you want to learn? :)00:00 About this video00:58 English02:29 Spanish06:40 French11:15 German13:47 Catalan16:08 Italian17:33 Portuguese20:55 ConclusionWant to hear the 8th language (my native language)? Here's a fun video about it!: youtube.com/watch?v=yDNpObngDSM&t= Prefer podcasts? Listen to The Polyglot Insights Podcast here:open.spotify.com/show/1pXrVXGjzFCyj9ibQh4vt7?si=8f4f5dfd564b4191&nd=1 Do you live abroad and are too shy to speak the local language?Download the FREE 3-page checklist that is going to get you from not speaking at all to socializing with the locals as if you were one of them: polyglotinsights.com/start-speaking-checklistAte Mais!MarjoleinPS. Join The Language Community, a free community for language learners: thelanguagecommunity.mn.co
Learn Languages in a Relaxed Way and See Results! - Chat with Laura @CouchPolyglot Polyglot Insights - Marjolein 2022-07-31 | Hey everyone! Today, I spoke with Laura from Couch Polyglot and together we talked about LEARNING METHODS and MINDSET SHIFTS that are necessary to see RESULTS.Feel free to leave a comment, we'd love to hear from you!Do you live abroad and are too shy to speak the local language?Download the FREE 3-page checklist that is going to get you from not speaking at all to socializing with the locals as if you were one of them: polyglotinsights.com/start-speaking-checklistLaura's channel: youtube.com/c/CouchPolyglotLaura's podcast in Catalan: open.spotify.com/show/0mPgiqwRhrP4E3tUtCiDX9Laura's Instagram: instagram.com/couch_polyglot/?hl=enWe also talked about:Italki: bit.ly/3zmCsfxWhat's in this video?00:00 Who's Laura?01:09 Why learn languages? Laura's story.06:35 What if you were bad at languages?10:36 Key strategies and Mindset Shifts16:56 Learning Methods21:11 How to Stay Motivated?24:00 Thanks for watching!Prefer to listen to the video as a podcast episode? Find it here:open.spotify.com/show/1pXrVXGjzFCyj9ibQh4vt7?si=8f4f5dfd564b4191&nd=1 ¡Hasta pronto!MarjoleinPS. Join The Language Community, a free community for language learners: thelanguagecommunity.mn.co
Why learn Dutch? American learning Dutch for fun explains. Polyglot Insights - Marjolein 2021-05-15 | Why would you learn a (small) language like Dutch? Javier, an American who decided to learn it, explains all about why and how to learn Dutch in a relaxed why. The interview includes fun Dutch words and practical learning methods. :)00:00 - What is this video about?01:50 - Why Dutch?03:45 - How it started + Immersion 06:19 - How to stay motivated08:20 - How to deal with grammar12:05 - Why is it fun to learn13:36 - Favorite words14:32 - Most important words16:10 - Advice for Intermediate Learners17:32 - Advice for Beginners20:06 - How it can Change your Life22:34 - Last ThoughtsAre you interested in learning a language and need some guidance on how to start or advance? Contact me for a 1-1 coaching session :).See you soon!Marjolein Dutch Polyglot & Language Coach
How to Improve your Language Level Immediately Polyglot Insights - Marjolein 2021-05-08 | Subscribe to receive more useful language tips & feel in control of your language learning.00:00 - What is this video about?00:22 - Before we start...00:59 - 1. How to seem more confident03:02 - 2. Be creative with the words you know05:20 - 3. Do some prep work06:38 - 4. Talk less, ask more and imitate07:59 - 5. How to improve your pronunciation10:22 - Thanks for watching! Need more help? Book a language coaching session in which we look at how you're learning at the moment and what can be improved in order to see more results and enjoy the journey to fluency :).www.polyglotinsights.com@marjolein.polyglotinsightsSee you soon! Ciao for now,Marjolein BenschopDutch Polyglot & Language Coach
Welcome to my channel! Ready to start learning languages? Polyglot Insights - Marjolein 2021-04-16 | Hey there! I'm soo excited you're here. My name is Marjolein Benschop, and I'm a Dutch Polyglot and Language Coach.I'd love to help you on your way to fluency in the language(s) of your dreams.Don't forget to subscribe & follow me on Instagram for more learning tips: @polyglotinsights.See you soon! Ciao for now!
Polyglot Challenge - Speaking 8 languages in 1 video (+ music tips) Polyglot Insights - Marjolein 2020-06-08 | For 1-1 language classes or coaching sessions: www.polyglotinsights.com
