how to learn a new language on your own! (a guide) ⭑
Summary
TLDRThis video offers a comprehensive guide for language learners, detailing a three-part approach to mastering a new language. The presenter emphasizes the importance of pre-study preparation, including setting goals and familiarizing oneself with the language's sounds. The script suggests using digital flashcards, watching content in the target language, and practicing daily routines with subtitles. It also touches on the significance of learning basic grammar, conjugation, and common phrases. The presenter shares personal tips, such as journaling in the target language and finding a language learning partner, concluding with the advice to practice speaking with native speakers when possible.
Takeaways
- 📓 Start with a dedicated notebook for language learning notes, and a separate one for vocabulary if possible.
- 🎯 Clearly define your goals for learning the language, whether it's for travel, work, studies, or personal interest.
- 🗣️ Begin watching content in the target language to familiarize yourself with pronunciation and common sounds, even if you don't understand it yet.
- 📚 Research basic information about the language, including grammar, pronouns, verbs, and the 100 most common words.
- 🚀 Use platforms like Duolingo to build a strong foundation in the language and learn the basics effectively.
- 📅 Organize your study schedule realistically, setting aside specific times and days dedicated to language learning.
- 📈 Focus on vocabulary by learning specific topics such as daily routines, basic phrases, personal introductions, numbers, and everyday vocabulary.
- 📝 Practice writing sentences with new vocabulary to reinforce learning and check them with a reliable translator.
- 📖 Journal in your target language to challenge yourself to express thoughts and ideas in a new way.
- 👥 If possible, find a language learning partner to practice speaking and texting in the target language.
- 👂 Improve listening skills by watching children's TV shows, which often use simple vocabulary and are easy to understand.
- 🗣️ For speaking practice, focus on phonetic basics and common pronunciation mistakes, and practice with native speakers when possible.
Q & A
What is the speaker's initial experience with learning French?
-The speaker started learning French at the age of 13 without any formal instruction, using resources found on the Internet.
What does the speaker recommend for language learners to do before they start studying the language?
-The speaker suggests watching content in the target language, even if they don't understand it, to help with pronunciation and internalizing the sounds and common vocabulary.
Why is it important to have a notebook for language learning according to the speaker?
-A notebook is important for organizing language learning notes and specifically for vocabulary, making it easier to review and find new words during the learning process.
What should language learners do to define their goals for learning a new language?
-Learners should establish clear reasons for learning the language and what they aim to achieve, whether it's for travel, work, studies, or personal interest.
What is the role of 'Duolingo' in the speaker's language learning process?
-Duolingo is used by the speaker for learning the basics of a language, as it is effective for building foundational knowledge.
What digital flashcard app does the speaker mention and how does it work?
-The speaker mentions a digital flashcard app that shows a word in the native language and, upon clicking, reveals the word in the target language. Users can indicate if they knew the word or not, and the app will continue to show cards until the user gets it right.
How should language learners organize their study time according to the speaker?
-Learners should set realistic goals for the amount of time they can dedicate to studying and choose specific days to study, depending on their schedule, to maintain discipline.
What basic language sections should learners focus on according to the speaker?
-Learners should focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar as the fundamental sections of language learning.
What is the speaker's advice for practicing vocabulary?
-The speaker recommends watching daily routines in the target language with subtitles and reading children's stories to acquire new vocabulary in a context that is easy to understand.
How does the speaker suggest practicing grammar and writing?
-The speaker suggests focusing on pronouns and verb conjugation initially, and then writing 10 sentences with new vocabulary at the end of each session to practice conjugation and expression.
What are some of the speaker's tips for improving listening and speaking skills?
-The speaker advises watching children's TV shows for simple vocabulary and easy understanding, and practicing speaking with a native speaker or language partner if possible, while considering phonetic basics and common pronunciation mistakes.
Outlines
📘 Language Learning Preparation and Resources
The speaker introduces their personal experience learning French at the age of 13 and shares their top resources for language learning. The video is structured into three parts: pre-study, organization, and favorite learning ideas. The first part emphasizes the importance of having a dedicated notebook for notes and vocabulary, setting clear language learning goals, and starting to watch content in the target language to familiarize with pronunciation and common vocabulary. The speaker also recommends researching basic grammar, pronouns, verbs, and the 100 most common words in the language. They highlight the effectiveness of using Duolingo for building basic knowledge and suggest using digital flashcards for vocabulary learning.
📚 Organizing and Enhancing Language Learning
The second paragraph focuses on the organization of language learning, advising viewers to set realistic goals for the time they can dedicate to studying and choosing specific days for study. It discusses the importance of covering various language learning aspects such as listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar. The speaker suggests learning basic phrases, numbers, and dates, as well as practicing pronunciation and phonetics. They also recommend conjugating verbs in the simple present tense and learning essential expressions. For vocabulary, watching daily routines in the target language with subtitles and reading children's stories are suggested. For grammar, the speaker advises starting with pronouns and verb conjugation before moving on to tenses. Writing sentences with new vocabulary and practicing with a language partner are also recommended. Listening to children's TV shows is suggested for improving listening skills, and the speaker shares their struggle with speaking and the importance of practicing pronunciation and seeking opportunities to speak with native speakers.
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Keywords
💡Language Learning
💡Notebook
💡Goals
💡Pronunciation
💡Common Vocabulary
💡Dualingo
💡Digital Flashcards
💡Organization
💡Vocabulary
💡Grammar
💡Listening
💡Speaking
Highlights
The speaker started learning French at the age of 13 using online resources.
A notebook is recommended for language learning notes and a separate one for vocabulary.
Defining clear language learning goals is crucial for motivation and direction.
Watching content in the target language before studying can improve pronunciation.
Basic information such as grammar, pronouns, and common words should be researched early on.
Duolingo is mentioned as an effective tool for learning language basics.
Digital flashcards can be used to reinforce vocabulary learning.
Setting a realistic study schedule is key for discipline and consistency.
Vocabulary learning should start with everyday phrases and basic grammar structures.
Writing sentences with new vocabulary can help practice conjugation.
Using Reversal as a reliable translator to check written sentences.
Journaling in the target language can enhance vocabulary and expression skills.
Having a language learning partner to practice text communication in the target language.
Watching children's TV shows can improve listening skills due to simple vocabulary.
Studying phonetic basics and common pronunciation mistakes can aid in speaking practice.
Practicing with a native speaker, if possible and safe, is highly beneficial for speaking.
The speaker's personal experience with learning French and the joy of sharing language learning tips.
Encouragement to like, subscribe, and engage with the content for more language learning support.
Transcripts
hi guys so when I was 13 years old I
started learning French on my own and I
looked for information and sources all
over the Internet and today I'm going to
share with you my favorites for your
language learning Journey so let's get
started this video will be divided in
three parts pre- study organization and
my favorite language learning ideas pre-
study let's start with an notbook make
sure that you have a notebook where you
will be able to put all of your language
learning notes I really recommend you to
use a second little notebook for your
vocabulary new words that you will be
finding in this learning process but if
you don't have another notebook you can
divide your notebook in two and use the
last part of the notebook for your
vocabulary words like this it will be
easier to find now Define your goals you
got to clearly establish why you want to
learn the language
and what do you want to achieve is it
for travel work studies personal
interest I mean personally when I was
through thing I choose French just
because I like the serious in French and
I wanted to like watch the serious in
French so it doesn't have to be like a
really serious reason to start learning
but I really recommend you that it's a
reason that really excites you and makes
you feel like learning start watching
content in your target language even
before studying something but what I
will not understand anything paa what
are you talking about yes I know just
let me explain you pronunciation is
extremely important to have an effective
communication doing this will help your
brain to start internalizing the way
they pronounce certain BOS common
vocabulary and even the kind of sounds
they make and this will help you so much
in your future pronunciation just give
it a try it worked so good for me I
think so I want to think so next part is
B basic information again basic
information research the language with
this I mean the basic grammar pronouns
verbs search the 100 most common words
in the language these words will be so
useful for your Improvement five and
last build basic knowledge for me dingo
has worked so well when I start learning
start learning a language you will learn
a whole language with dualingo but it is
so good for learning the basics wait a
minute there is a Dragon Ball character
that's called Gohan right is that Dr in
Japanese I'm so
confused and my other favorite digital
flash CS I love them this not sponsored
but I use this up for doing my digital
flash cards it just shows you one side
of the card where there is like the word
in your native language for example and
then you click the card and it will turn
and you will see the word on your target
language you can click the happy face if
you knew the word the sad face if you
didn't and the app will not stop asking
you the same flash card every four flash
cards until you get it right so you can
be sure you will learn those words now
you have an idea of the language you
want to start learning so let's start
with the organization set the time you
will be able to dedicate to your
language so you got to be realistic with
this whether it is 30 minutes or 1 hour
you got to be really realistic with this
and choose your days to study maybe you
will study 1 hour every day maybe you
will study 1 hour Monday to Friday maybe
you will study two hours Monday
Wednesday and Friday it will depend a
lot on your schedule so try to be honest
with yourself and organize that well
because that will be key for your
discipline now we know there are some
basic sections of language learning like
listening speaking Reading Writing
vocabulary and grammar for vocabulary it
will be very important you start
learning these specific topics spring
and basic phrases personal introductions
numbers and dates everyday vocabulary
pronunciation and phonetics basic
grammar structure with this I mean learn
to conjugate verbs in the simple present
tense as it is the most commonly used T
is very important expressions of need
and desire emergency phrases like I'm
lost don't speak English I didn't speak
Spanish I just speak Japanese now let's
go to my favorite part of the video my
favorite language learning ideas so for
vocabulary I really recommend you to
watch daily routines on your target
language with subtitles this will help
you to have so much daily vocabulary I
also recommend you searching on the
internet little children's stories the
stories used to have a very basic
vocabulary so if you don't understand a
word write it down and then search the
translation and like this you will be
having a lot of new vocabulary grammar I
will recommend you to spend your first
sessions on pronouns verbs conjugation
of each pronoun like I eat we eat they
sleep and then when you're a little bit
more advanced start studying tenses and
their conjugations I ate I saw I knew
when I was learning French I loved to
end my sessions writing 10 sentences
with a new vocabulary that I got that
day so I really recommend you to do this
too like this you will also practice
your conjugation so give it a try and
then check them out with a reliable
translator my favorite one is reversal
and this is not sponsored again let's go
with writing such an inspiring in
section if you're like me and love
journaling I really recommend you to
journal in your target language it will
challenge you every day to find the
correct words to express yourself and
search them if you don't know them
believe me you will learn so much with
this now if you have a friend that is
learning the same language as you make
her or him your language learning
partner and text only in your target
language now listening watch kids TV
shows they have a simple vocabulary and
they used to be easy to understand at
the end they are made for people that
are learning a new language that means
kids learning their own native language
and finally speaking was the part that I
struggled the most when I was learning
French because it was really difficult
to find someone who was learning French
too here in Mexico or a native speaker
so I really recommend you to search the
phonetic Basics like this you can
consider them in your speaking and also
search the most common pronunciation
mistakes in beginners there are so many
YouTube videos about these topics and
that will be really helpful because you
are probably making these mistakes so
consider that but if you have the
opportunity to practice with a native
speaker do it if it is safe do it okay
guys so I really enjoyed recording this
video I really hope this tips helps you
in your language learning Journey if you
found this tips useful don't forget forg
get to like And subscribe and see you in
the next video adios
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