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Only if they want to. Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://www.lingq.com/en/learn/en/web/lesson/443820 Learn a language at: http://www.lingq.com Visit my blog: http://blog.thelinguist.com

Full transcript here: https://blog.thelinguist.com/how-not-to-forget-foreign-languages People often ask me how I manage to maintain so many languages, how I avoid forgetting them. I you learn through massive input, you will not forget your languages, even if you are a little rusty when you pick them up after a long absence. Timelines: 0:50 Languages skills are a tremendous bonus, but it’s not enough. 2:21 I don’t forget languages because I have built up a solid base. 4:26 I don’t bother when my languages gets rusty. 6:28 Can one forget his native language being surrounded by a foreign environment? 7:05 How do I warm-up languages when needed? Visit https://www.LingQ.com My Blog: http://blog.thelinguist.com/ My Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lingosteve My Twitter: https://twitter.com/lingosteve

Do kids learn languages better than adults? Yes, in many ways. Why? Can we learn to learn more like kids? I think so. On how the brain learns, I recommend the book Learning and the Brain by Manfred Spitzer. http://thelinguist.blogs.com/how_to_learn_english_and/2008/12/learning-by-manfred-spitzer.html Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://www.lingq.com/en/learn/en/web/lesson/443821 Learn a language at: http://www.lingq.com Visit my blog: http://blog.thelinguist.com

Full transcript at my blog: https://blog.thelinguist.com/how-to-avoid-burnout Do you experience burnout when learning a language? Do you feel you don't want to go on? I don't . I just keep my activities varied and do things I like to do with the language. Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://www.lingq.com/en/learn/en/web/lesson/469112 Timelines: 0:12 I have never experienced language burnout. 1:54 If studied a language, I would give it up. 2:35 Materials for learning Czech I use. 5:51 Nailing things down leads to burnout. Visit https://www.LingQ.com My Blog: http://blog.thelinguist.com/ My Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lingosteve My Twitter: https://twitter.com/lingosteve Follow the new LingQ channel: https://goo.gl/WVnzRS Follow "Steve's Cafe" channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/SteveKaufmann

Language learning is more a process of cumulative noticing than of memorization. The key language learning skill is the ability to notice. Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://www.lingq.com/en/learn/en/web/lesson/469092 Learn a language at: http://www.lingq.com Visit my blog: http://blog.thelinguist.com

There is no way around it, you have to spend the time. The trick is to make sure the time is spent enjoyably and effectively. Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://www.lingq.com/en/learn/en/web/lesson/469087 Learn a language at: http://www.lingq.com Visit my blog: http://blog.thelinguist.com

Language learning is surprisingly simple. It can be resumed in three letters, A, T, and N. Attitude, Time and Noticing. This the Tripod. Commit to all three and any language is within your grasp. Here I talk about attitude. Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://www.lingq.com/en/learn/en/web/lesson/469080 Learn a language at: http://www.lingq.com Visit my blog: http://blog.thelinguist.com

Here is the article. http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1205277--why-chinese-immigrants-struggle-with-english-fluency Learn a language at: http://www.lingq.com Visit my blog: http://blog.thelinguist.com

The power of input centered language learning is that not only do you learn more and more words, and get more and more used to the language, your ability to learn increases. You become like a snowball rolling down a hill, becoming more powerful all the time. Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://www.lingq.com/en/learn/en/web/lesson/469105 Learn a language at: http://www.lingq.com Visit my blog: http://blog.thelinguist.com

What matters the most? You the learner. Learn a language at: http://www.lingq.com Visit my blog: http://blog.thelinguist.com

This is a bit of a spoof of Moses McCormick aka Laoshu. http://www.youtube.com/user/laoshu505000 I hope this is taken in the spirit intended. I consider Moses a soul mate, although our interests and paths may diverge on many things. We are language keeners, a breed that I hope will multiply via the Internet. Full Transcript: https://blog.thelinguist.com/moses-mccormick Learn a language at: http://www.lingq.com Visit my blog: http://blog.thelinguist.com

The Television program about polyglots (including your humble servant) on Canada's Global TV can be seen here. http://tinyurl.com/c4vf6ld Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://www.lingq.com/en/learn/en/web/lesson/469113 Full transcript: https://blog.thelinguist.com/language-learning-talent-or-attitude Here is how they hyped the program. "Imagine being able to master more than 10, 15, even 20 languages. It seems rare but these super language learners do exist. They're called hyperpolyglots and 16x9 searched the country to bring together the most proficient linguists." I was a little disappointed in the implication that polyglots are strange. I think that it is up to each person to decide for him or herself if this is something they want to do. Learn a language at: http://www.lingq.com Visit my blog: http://blog.thelinguist.com