Why I don’t trust language tests (and neither should you)
May 29 2025

Why I don’t trust language tests (and neither should you)

🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: https://tinyurl.com/3u6wrv4h CC subtitles available in multiple languages. In this video, I talk about why I’m skeptical of language tests and their ability to accurately assess someone’s language level. ⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 0:12 The fuzziness of language learning 0:52 The importance of making mistakes 2:50 Can a language test evaluate your level? 4:32 Negative consequences of test-taking 5:29 Uncertainty in language learning 📺 WATCH NEXT: https://youtu.be/O7tYodOIm6g?si=_X2Bg63ZMuW422It https://youtu.be/WQemp2fbYK0?si=NUi9gUmMy4_pmsIj 📌 SOURCES: https://prodigyfinance.com/resources/blog/duolingo-language-test/ https://mauril.ca/en/ https://www.openpr.com/news/3979502/english-proficiency-test-market-to-reach-usd-4-05-billion 🎙️ LISTEN TO MY PODCAST: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3iZsbic Apple: https://apple.co/3z1F1lD Google: https://bit.ly/2W3DYmK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TbcX8ilVmVTi6jdQVHuwK 💡 LEARN MORE: Get my 10 Secrets of Language Learning: https://www.thelinguist.com Download my FREE grammar guides: https://www.lingq.com/en/grammar-resource/ Join the LingQ Discord server: https://discord.gg/ShPTjyhwTN Read my language learning blog on The Linguist: https://bit.ly/2MW83Ab Read the LingQ language learning blog: https://bit.ly/35yvaqK ✅ FOLLOW ME: My Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/lingosteve_ My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lingosteve
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Tadoku: the Japanese method for learning languages through reading
May 22 2025

Tadoku: the Japanese method for learning languages through reading

🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: https://tinyurl.com/dw5varb8 CC subtitles available in multiple languages. In this video, I discuss both the benefits and limitations of extensive reading, as proposed by Stephen Krashen and his supporters. ⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 0:26 What is extensive reading 1:21 The limitations of extensive reading 3:18 Why I always choose intensive reading as a beginner 4:56 Conclusion 📺 WATCH NEXT: https://youtu.be/kcmTr-M9GJ8?si=7W6lmUtQvmxDq4Ug https://youtu.be/T36DL0q7VIg?si=opJBSrEmHHRay8EH 📌 SOURCES: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/professional-development/teachers/knowing-subject/articles/extensive-reading-why-it-good-our https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extensive_reading https://tadoku.org/japanese/en/what-is-tadoku-en/ 🎙️ LISTEN TO MY PODCAST: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3iZsbic Apple: https://apple.co/3z1F1lD Google: https://bit.ly/2W3DYmK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TbcX8ilVmVTi6jdQVHuwK 💡 LEARN MORE: Get my 10 Secrets of Language Learning: https://www.thelinguist.com Download my FREE grammar guides: https://www.lingq.com/en/grammar-resource/ Join the LingQ Discord server: https://discord.gg/ShPTjyhwTN Read my language learning blog on The Linguist: https://bit.ly/2MW83Ab Read the LingQ language learning blog: https://bit.ly/35yvaqK ✅ FOLLOW ME: My Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/lingosteve_ My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lingosteve
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