How I use my language journal | Language goals update & plan with me 📝

Summary

In this video, the host shares updates on her language learning journey, discussing changes in her learning plans, apps she's using, and new habits she's trying. She reviews her progress over the past month and quarter, and plans for the upcoming quarter. The host also introduces a new habit tracker for language learning apps and expresses gratitude for donations that will help improve her video sound quality.

Takeaways

• 📅 The video is a chatty update on the language learning journey, focusing on reviewing the past quarter and planning for the next.
• 🔍 The creator reflects on language learning strategies, including the use of apps and the importance of finding what works best.
• 📝 The language journal is a key tool for tracking progress, with modifications made to its format based on the creator's evolving needs.
• 🗓️ Time tracking with Toggle revealed that more time was spent on language learning than initially perceived, highlighting the value of tracking habits.
• 🌟 Hungarian is a major focus, with the creator committing to italki lessons and other forms of practice, including upcoming radio interviews.
• 📉 Tagalog takes a back seat as the creator prioritizes other languages, acknowledging the need to review and reinforce learning to combat forgetting.
• 📚 The creator experimented with different methods to integrate language learning into daily routines, such as using language learning apps in a habit tracker.
• 🎯 Goals for the next quarter are flexible and adjusted based on the creator's current language proficiency and interest levels.
• 📈 The creator emphasizes the importance of setting achievable daily habits over large, infrequent study sessions for language learning.
• 💬 Community engagement is encouraged through social media and a newsletter, fostering a supportive environment for language learning.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video?

The main focus of the video is to discuss the changes in the language learning plans, the effectiveness of different methods and apps used, and to review the past month and plan for the new quarter of language learning.

What has the language learner found about the frequency of journal entries in language learning?

The language learner initially attempted to write journal entries every Sunday but found it not as beneficial, especially for languages like Tagalog where they are a beginner. They decided to stop writing weekly journal entries and instead focus on monthly reflections.

How does the language learner use the 'toggle' app in their language learning routine?

The language learner uses the 'toggle' app to track the amount of time spent on language learning. They draw out the hours spent on each language in a week to see which languages are taking priority.

What was the language learner's experience with writing in Hungarian and Tagalog?

The language learner found writing in Hungarian essays for homework and practice throughout the week beneficial, while writing in Tagalog, being a beginner, was not as fruitful as they spent most of the time struggling with what to write.

What changes did the language learner make to their language learning plan mid-quarter?

The language learner changed their weekly diary entries to monthly and weekly reflections, and they also started using Spanish lessons on italki, which they hadn't used in the previous quarter.

How does the language learner evaluate their language learning goals?

The language learner evaluates their goals by comparing what they aimed to achieve with what they actually accomplished, such as the number of essays written or chapters completed in textbooks.

What is the language learner's approach to setting goals for the next quarter?

The language learner takes a casual approach to setting goals, focusing on small daily habits rather than big lofty goals. They adjust their goals based on their current interests and the progress they've made.

Which languages is the language learner focusing on for the new quarter?

For the new quarter, the language learner is focusing on Hungarian, Spanish, Tagalog, French, and Japanese, with Hungarian being the primary focus.

What new habits is the language learner trying to incorporate into their routine?

The language learner is trying to incorporate daily use of Duolingo for Hungarian, Busu for Spanish, Speakly for French, and Boompo for Japanese to see if small incremental progress can be beneficial.

How does the language learner track their mood and emotions during their language learning journey?

The language learner tracks their mood and emotions using symbols in their planner, such as a black dot for a bad day and an open circle with three dots for a really good day.