Asian Polyglot's SECRET: How to Master Languages Quickly

Summary

In this video, Victor shares his unique approach to mastering multiple languages, including challenging ones like Chinese and Korean. He emphasizes the importance of pre-testing, where he engages students in conversation before introducing new grammar or vocabulary. This method creates a sense of urgency, making the subconscious mind prioritize learning. Victor also criticizes traditional educational methods and language apps for their ineffectiveness, advocating for a more immersive and practical learning experience that can lead to fluency in just a few months.

Takeaways

• 😀 Victor shares his experience of learning multiple languages, including difficult ones like Chinese and Korean.
• 🎓 Victor emphasizes the importance of not just the number of languages learned, but also their difficulty level.
• 🗣️ He introduces 'pre-testing' as a key tool in his language learning coaching method.
• 🤔 Pre-testing involves guessing the meaning of words and texts before formal instruction, creating a need to know.
• 🧠 This method makes the subconscious mind believe that the information is critical, enhancing learning.
• 🔄 Victor's approach is the reverse of traditional teaching, where grammar exercises are done before grammar explanations.
• 📚 He advocates for using textbooks and standard materials over apps and video courses for effective learning.
• 📈 Scientific research supports Victor's method, though it's not commonly implemented in educational systems.
• 🌟 Testimonials on Victor's website show people achieving conversational fluency in Asian languages within a few months.
• ⏱️ The time to achieve fluency varies by individual but averages around three to four months on his program.
• 🚫 Victor strongly advises against relying on apps and video courses for language learning, stating they are ineffective.
• 🛠️ He encourages viewers to try pre-testing and to think of practical ways to use the language in their daily life to accelerate learning.

Q & A

What is the main focus of Victor's video?

The main focus of Victor's video is to explain how he learned Korean and Chinese languages and to introduce a specific tool called 'pre-testing' that he uses in his language learning coaching.

How many languages could Victor speak fluently at the age of 26?

At the age of 26, Victor could speak five languages and was professionally fluent in four of them.

What does Victor consider when learning a new language?

Victor considers not only the quantity of languages but also the difficulty level of those languages, such as Chinese and Korean, which he mentions are harder than many European languages.

What is the 'pre-testing' method according to Victor's explanation?

The 'pre-testing' method involves engaging in conversational practice and asking students to guess the meaning of texts and words before introducing new grammar or vocabulary, creating a need and importance for the information.

How does Victor's approach differ from traditional school systems in teaching foreign languages?

Victor's approach focuses on creating a need for the information before presenting it, whereas traditional school systems tend to provide information first without creating a sense of necessity or importance.

What does Victor suggest doing before doing grammar exercises?

Victor suggests doing grammar exercises first and then explaining the grammar, which is the opposite of the traditional approach where grammar explanations are given first.

What is the basis of Victor's coaching method according to the video?

The basis of Victor's coaching method is the 'pre-testing' tool, which is rooted in scientific research and not commonly implemented in educational systems.

What results have people experienced using Victor's program according to the video?

People have gone from zero to conversational in Asian languages within four to five months, sometimes even in two to three months, which is a much faster pace than traditional school systems.

What does Victor advise against using for learning foreign languages?

Victor advises against using apps and video courses for learning foreign languages, stating that they do not work effectively for most people.

What alternative methods does Victor suggest for learning a foreign language?

Victor suggests using textbooks, pre-testing, and engaging with the language in a way that simulates real-life usage, such as listening to texts, guessing meanings, and then studying vocabulary.

How does Victor describe the effectiveness of traditional language learning apps and courses?

Victor describes traditional language learning apps and courses as ineffective, with many people staying at a beginner level for years without significant progress.