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🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: https://bit.ly/3I2rrnp CC subtitles available in English. Once you're past the first "discovery" period in a language, you hit the plateau. You feel you're not progressing. You need to vary things up, in order to keep going. One approach is speed LingQing. 0:00 The inverted hockey stick of language learning. 1:23 Importing Persian learning content into LingQ. 2:32 My speed LingQing technique explained. 4:13 The benefits of this language learning plateau technique. ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3I2rrnp Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3y7jKYO My Podcast: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3iZsbic Apple: https://apple.co/3z1F1lD Google: https://bit.ly/2W3DYmK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TbcX8ilVmVTi6jdQVHuwK Get my 10 Secrets of Language Learning: https://www.thelinguist.com FREE grammar guides: https://www.lingq.com/en/grammar-resource/ Join the LingQ Discord server: https://discord.gg/ShPTjyhwTN My language learning blog on The Linguist: https://bit.ly/2MW83Ab My Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/lingosteve_/ My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lingosteve The LingQ language learning blog: https://bit.ly/35yvaqK #languagelearning #languages #polyglot

🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: https://bit.ly/3naGDFl CC subtitles available in 32 Languages. Some people say you should try to learn 10 words a day and make sure you can use them, really nail them down. I've never found that effective. Here is how I learn vocabulary. 0:00 You do not need to worry about not remembering words when learning a language. 1:34 My vocabulary learning process on LingQ. 3:17 If we continue to expose ourselves to vocabulary, we will learn them. 4:46 Does poor memory mean you are a bad language learner? ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3naGDFl Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3HQgZQ4 My Podcast: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3iZsbic Apple: https://apple.co/3z1F1lD Google: https://bit.ly/2W3DYmK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TbcX8ilVmVTi6jdQVHuwK Get my 10 Secrets of Language Learning: https://www.thelinguist.com FREE grammar guides: https://www.lingq.com/en/grammar-resource/ Join the LingQ Discord server: https://discord.gg/ShPTjyhwTN My language learning blog on The Linguist: https://bit.ly/2MW83Ab My Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/lingosteve_/ My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lingosteve The LingQ language learning blog: https://bit.ly/35yvaqK #languagelearning #languages #polyglot

🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: https://bit.ly/3HKttZd CC subtitles available in English. Make sure you have a tutor who has the imagination, the wherewithal and the resourcefulness to keep the conversation going when there's a lull. A tutor who comes up with a new subject, a new question, something to keep the conversation going. This is key. 0:00 Online language tutors have become mainstream. 1:56 We need to have a strategy for learning with an online langauge tutor. 2:56 I expect my tutor to lead the conversation. 3:31 I need my language teacher to be encouraging. 4:00 I like for my tutor to give me a conversation report after each lesson. 4:38 My strategy with my Persian tutor. __ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3HKttZd Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3O5dlnz My Podcast: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3iZsbic Apple: https://apple.co/3z1F1lD Google: https://bit.ly/2W3DYmK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TbcX8ilVmVTi6jdQVHuwK Get my 10 Secrets of Language Learning: https://www.thelinguist.com FREE grammar guides: https://www.lingq.com/en/grammar-resource/ Join the LingQ Discord server: https://discord.gg/ShPTjyhwTN My language learning blog on The Linguist: https://bit.ly/2MW83Ab My Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/lingosteve_/ My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lingosteve The LingQ language learning blog: https://bit.ly/35yvaqK #languagetutor #languages #polyglot

🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: https://www.lingq.com/learn-languages-like-steve-kaufmann/?utm_medium=yt&utm_campaign=syt&utm_content=i8oDLO7GPsk CC subtitles available in English. As you are progressing in your target language there will be lots of times when you are not going to understand. To reach your goals you need to accept this and keep moving forward. 0:00 Listening and reading comprehension are the most important goals in language learning. 1:11 My biggest tip when it comes to improving your comprehension. 2:16 Learning a new language is like mowing a lawn. 4:02 Don't force yourself to try to understand. ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3xB8Cms Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3MYQHvP My Podcast: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3iZsbic Apple: https://apple.co/3z1F1lD Google: https://bit.ly/2W3DYmK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TbcX8ilVmVTi6jdQVHuwK Get my 10 Secrets of Language Learning: https://www.thelinguist.com FREE grammar guides: https://www.lingq.com/en/grammar-resource/ Join the LingQ Discord server: https://discord.gg/ShPTjyhwTN My language learning blog on The Linguist: https://bit.ly/2MW83Ab My Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/lingosteve_/ My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lingosteve The LingQ language learning blog: https://bit.ly/35yvaqK #languagelearning #languages #polyglot

🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: https://bit.ly/3tzwt4J CC subtitles available in English. Enthusiasm is such an important factor in language learning, and there are few more enthusiastic than YouTuber Rupa Sensei. I caught up with Rupa to find out how and why he is inspiring English learners. 0:00 What does Rupa do on his channel? 2:19 The importance of enthusiasm in language learning. 5:55 What feedback does Rupa get from his English learning audience? 9:20 Rupa's advice on the best way to learn English using YouTube. Rupa's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Rupasensei Rupa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rupasensei/ __ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3tzwt4J Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3QwUiEq My Podcast: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3iZsbic Apple: https://apple.co/3z1F1lD Google: https://bit.ly/2W3DYmK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TbcX8ilVmVTi6jdQVHuwK Get my 10 Secrets of Language Learning: https://www.thelinguist.com FREE grammar guides: https://www.lingq.com/en/grammar-resource/ Join the LingQ Discord server: https://discord.gg/ShPTjyhwTN My language learning blog on The Linguist: https://bit.ly/2MW83Ab My Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/lingosteve_/ My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lingosteve The LingQ language learning blog: https://bit.ly/35yvaqK #English #learnenglish #languages

🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: https://bit.ly/3HhgtKr CC subtitles available in English. Though I am an input-based language learner I want to output better. That’s why I am embarking on a three month challenge of increased Persian study. Here’s what I will do to step up my Persian. 0:00 The goal is to move past the 10,000 known words milestone for Persian on LingQ. 2:12 The plan my tutor Sahra and I came up with to boost my Persian level. 3:29 Finding content online to import into LingQ. 5:25 How I hope to progress on the inverted hockey stick. 9:04 How I create Persian lessons on LingQ. __ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3xEIOr3 Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3HhgtKr My Podcast: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3iZsbic Apple: https://apple.co/3z1F1lD Google: https://bit.ly/2W3DYmK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TbcX8ilVmVTi6jdQVHuwK Get my 10 Secrets of Language Learning: https://www.thelinguist.com FREE grammar guides: https://www.lingq.com/en/grammar-resource/ Join the LingQ Discord server: https://discord.gg/ShPTjyhwTN My language learning blog on The Linguist: https://bit.ly/2MW83Ab My Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/lingosteve_/ My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lingosteve The LingQ language learning blog: https://bit.ly/35yvaqK #Persian #learnPersian #learnlanguages

🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: https://bit.ly/3xsV3qC CC subtitles available in English. There are two stages in language learning: the initial intense study of a limited number of words, and the later more extensive approach to learning in order to acquire the up to 10,000 words needed to function at a professional level. These two stages make up the upside down hockey stick. 0:00 What is the inverted hockey stick idea? 1:46 A very thoughtful gift from a follower! 4:07 How we progress at different stages in the language learning journey. 8:13 The most difficult part of the language learning progress for me personally. ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3xsV3qC Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3xfp77J My Podcast: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3iZsbic Apple: https://apple.co/3z1F1lD Google: https://bit.ly/2W3DYmK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TbcX8ilVmVTi6jdQVHuwK Get my 10 Secrets of Language Learning: https://www.thelinguist.com FREE grammar guides: https://www.lingq.com/en/grammar-resource/ Join the LingQ Discord server: https://discord.gg/ShPTjyhwTN My language learning blog on The Linguist: https://bit.ly/2MW83Ab My Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/lingosteve_/ My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lingosteve The LingQ language learning blog: https://bit.ly/35yvaqK #languagelearning #languages #polyglot

🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: https://bit.ly/3aH2KR7 CC subtitles available in English. It’s easy to get caught up in the negative as a first time language learner: I keep forgetting the words, I can’t speak, I’m just not getting it. You need to maintain a positive attitude and believe you will get there. Keep on putting in the time and you will improve. 0:00 It's normal to be disappointed at the difficulties and slow speed of language learning as a first time language learner. 3:31 Tip 1: Just get started. 4:10 Tip 2: Try to create a habit. 6:23 Tip 3: Minimize the negative. 7:29 If you are spending time with the language, nothing else matters. ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3aH2KR7 Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3t8UvmT My Podcast: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3iZsbic Apple: https://apple.co/3z1F1lD Google: https://bit.ly/2W3DYmK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TbcX8ilVmVTi6jdQVHuwK Get my 10 Secrets of Language Learning: https://www.thelinguist.com FREE grammar guides: https://www.lingq.com/en/grammar-resource/ Join the LingQ Discord server: https://discord.gg/ShPTjyhwTN My language learning blog on The Linguist: https://bit.ly/2MW83Ab My Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/lingosteve_/ My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lingosteve The LingQ language learning blog: https://bit.ly/35yvaqK #languagelearning #languages #polyglot

🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: https://bit.ly/3x3d790 CC subtitles available in English. I began learning Arabic in early 2018. In this video I discuss what my learning strategy was at the beginning of my Arabic journey and how it has changed over the years. 0:00 Why I started learning Arabic. 1:54 The Arabic writing system is a major obstacle. 3:14 Standard, Egyptian and Levantine Arabic content on LingQ. 4:51 Speaking in Standard Arabic. 7:10 In language learning we must do what excites and motivates us. 9:02 My Arabic learning statistics at LingQ. ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3x3d790 Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3ayl3I1 My Podcast: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3iZsbic Apple: https://apple.co/3z1F1lD Google: https://bit.ly/2W3DYmK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TbcX8ilVmVTi6jdQVHuwK Get my 10 Secrets of Language Learning: https://www.thelinguist.com FREE grammar guides: https://www.lingq.com/en/grammar-resource/ Join the LingQ Discord server: https://discord.gg/ShPTjyhwTN My language learning blog on The Linguist: https://bit.ly/2MW83Ab My Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/lingosteve_/ My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lingosteve The LingQ language learning blog: https://bit.ly/35yvaqK #arabic #learnarabic #languagelearning

🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: https://bit.ly/3GviuCw CC subtitles available in English. My seventh and final video in my series on language learning goals is on culture. I leave culture until last so I can explore it in the target language. It makes the exercise more meaningful. 0:00 A recap of my seven goals of language learning. 1:36 The reason I learn languages is to get closer to the culture. 3:20 the fine points of a culture come alive when we are able to access them in the target language. 6:18 There are so many more ways to access the culture of a new language online these days. 7:34 Choose the aspects of the culture that are of interest to you and there is more meaning. ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3GviuCw Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3PFBQZT My Podcast: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3iZsbic Apple: https://apple.co/3z1F1lD Google: https://bit.ly/2W3DYmK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TbcX8ilVmVTi6jdQVHuwK Get my 10 Secrets of Language Learning: https://www.thelinguist.com FREE grammar guides: https://www.lingq.com/en/grammar-resource/ Join the LingQ Discord server: https://discord.gg/ShPTjyhwTN My language learning blog on The Linguist: https://bit.ly/2MW83Ab My Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/lingosteve_/ My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lingosteve The LingQ language learning blog: https://bit.ly/35yvaqK #languagelearning #languages #polyglot

🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: https://bit.ly/3NvHhZi CC subtitles available in English. Jo Franco is a world traveler and polyglot who documents her adventures on her YouTube channel. In this video Jo shares her linguistic journey and enthusiasm for languages. 0:00 Which languages does Jo Franco speak? 5:23 Moving to France to study French. 8:08 What are you obsessed with in your target language? 10:01 Langauge interference with Spanish and Portuguese. 13:06 Starting to learn Egyptian Arabic. 14:26 A 21-day language challenge. My chat with Jo on her podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/449196JT3JxTeUGohqHjmG?si=158b08ad49284fb9 ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3NvHhZi Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3wILAuE My Podcast: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3iZsbic Apple: https://apple.co/3z1F1lD Google: https://bit.ly/2W3DYmK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TbcX8ilVmVTi6jdQVHuwK Get my 10 Secrets of Language Learning: https://www.thelinguist.com FREE grammar guides: https://www.lingq.com/en/grammar-resource/ Join the LingQ Discord server: https://discord.gg/ShPTjyhwTN My language learning blog on The Linguist: https://bit.ly/2MW83Ab My Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/lingosteve_/ My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lingosteve The LingQ language learning blog: https://bit.ly/35yvaqK #jofranco #languagelearning #languages