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Learn languages like I do with LingQ: https://bit.ly/3gnyACM CC subtitles available in: English, Arabic, Swedish, Russian, Norwegian, Romanian, Vietnamese, Turkish, German, Dutch, Italian, Serbian, Polish, Chinese, Japanese. I'd like to thank the volunteers who created this video's translations: Rembrandt Fluyt (Dutch) Christopher (German) https://www.instagram.com/christophermockl Kazuki (Japanese) https://www.instagram.com/poliling Alina (Romanian) https://www.instagram.com Marina (Russian) https://www.instagram.com/sanmarineo Oscar (Swedish) https://twitter.com/OscarLagrosen Selin (Turkish) Yusuf (Turkish) https://www.instagram.com/yusufyiillmaz/ Nguyễn (Vietnamese) https://twitter.com/NguyenU96899838 Frank (Chinese) Andrea (Italian) https://www.instagram.com/andr3cpt Trym (Norwegian) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSYEjp28mjv0mWMdk7c_FmA Daria (Polish) https://www.facebook.com/dariadziedzic99 Sergei (Russian) https://www.facebook.com/sergei.arhipenko.56 Milan (Serbian) https://www.instagram.com/ja_sam_milan Mohamed (Arabic) https://www.instagram.com/7amai_dllshad/ ___ Can we be lazy and learn languages? I think so. Here are my seven hints on how to be a successful yet lazy language learner. 0:00 - There are seven habits we need to acquire to become effective, successful, lazy language learners. 0:36 - Habit 1 - Set low goals 1:24 - Habit 2 - Don't compete with others. 2:00 - Habit 3 - Go with the flow. 2:54 - Habit 4 - Treat language learning as a form of entertainment. 3:55 - Habit 5 - Don't prepare for lessons with a tutor. 4:48 - Habit 6 - When you're tired of doing something, go do something else. 5:42 - Habit 7 - Don't measure yourself. ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3gnyACM Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3iLKs37 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 #learnlanguages #languages #polyglot

Learn languages like I do on LingQ: https://bit.ly/2ShaLDr I'm in the "Streak with Steve" challenge for both Arabic and Persian. I chose a minimal number of "LingQs created" in each language to make it easier to maintain my streak. In fact, I create many more LingQs every day in my major language of the week, and just try to keep the minor language streak alive. 0:00 - Learning Arabic and Persian in quarantine. 2:38 - Week one was all about studying Arabic, especially Egyptian Arabic. 3:46 - A Danish distraction. 5:52 - Watching a movie in Egyptian Arabic. 7:45 - I'm lagging behind in the Streak with Steve Challenge... but that's ok! ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/2ShaLDr Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3zbHhau 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 #learningarabic #learnlanguages #languages

Learn languages like I do on LingQ: https://bit.ly/34XdowY Grammar describes usage in a language at any given time in its evolution. It's hard for us to learn these rules of usage without considerable investment of time in reading and listening. Input is the best way for our brain to get used to the patterns of language. 0:00 - When it comes to learning grammar, our brains are good at recognizing patterns and not so good at retaining detail. 3:06 - Grammar can be introduced at any time. 3:46 - Get a grammar book, but make sure it's a very thin book. 5:20 - The main goal in language learning should be exposure to the language. 6:26 - It's best to look up specific grammar details when you are actually interested. ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/34XdowY Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3iKlbFS 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 #grammar #learnlanguages #languages

Join me in a LingQ language challenge: https://bit.ly/3cizpKG Even a keen language learner like myself needs to be nudged from time to time. That is why I join the 90-Day Challenges at LingQ. I invite others to do the same, maybe even follow me, in the languages they are studying. 0:00 - Learning a language is a long distance journey, not a sprint. 1:10 - The language challenges I have started this week. 1:39 - What I'm committing to in these language challenges for the next 90 days. 3:34 - Forcing myself to read and listen to new content. 4:25 - Talking to a tutor in Arabic. 6:06 - Join me and start a LingQ language challenge! ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3idI0lB Study this video as a lesson on https://bit.ly/3xPZ3OC 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 #languagechallenge #learnlanguages #languages

Want to learn a language like I do? Join LingQ today: https://bit.ly/3yPzU8w Pitch accent has received more attention recently, especially for learners of Japanese. Do I think pitch accent is important? No. Not important. Definition of pitch accent: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitch-accent_language Dogen Japanese Phonetics #1: Introduction to Japanese Phonetics (Pitch-accent and Pronunciation) https://youtu.be/jakXVEUTT48 Learn Japanese From Zero! Pitch Accent is Stupid. Change My Mind. https://youtu.be/3LCuSU-gFjY 0:00 - Is it necessary to spend time worrying about pitch accent when studying Japanese? I didn't. 3:35 - Every language has its own intonation. 5:35 - My adventure getting back into the Canada after a visit to the states. 9:44 - We simply need to imitate what we hear when learning a language. 11:46 - Language learning is about communication not performance. ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/34MLl3f Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/2VZJnLM 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 #pitchaccent #learnlanguages #languages

Learn a new language like I do, on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3ftIoL3 I always emphasize input in language learning, getting the language in you through listening and reading. But how do you get started speaking? I offer some advice in this video. 0:00 - How do I get started when speaking in a new language? 3:04 - How I use the LingQ mini-stories in my lessons with tutors. 4:16 - It's important to reduce stress when speaking in a new language. 6:54 - Don't worry about what you don't understand. 9:07 - Find a tutor who is sympathetic and will talk to you about the topics you feel comfortable with. ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3ftIoL3 Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3AEScJR 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 #learnlanguages #languages #polyglot

Правда ли что чтение книг устарело? Почему просмотр видео никогда не заменит чтения? Когда стоит переходить от электронных книг к бумажным? Эти и другие вопросы я затрагиваю в беседе с амбассадором LingQ Константином. ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3vjAIR0 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 #КнигиvsИнтернет #languages #polyglot

Want to learn a new language? Sign up for LingQ today: https://bit.ly/3v5dZIk The Internet has changed how we learn languages. There are so many apps and so much readily available technology that it has never been easier to learn languages. 0:00 - With my smartphone I carry a language lab in my pocket. 2:58 - The power of podcasts for language learning. 3:17 - YouTube is a treasure trove of language learning content. 4:43 - The online dictionaries I find useful when studying a language. 7:05 - Find podcasts that have transcripts to really accelerate your learning. 7:43 - Language learning apps are only going to get better. 10:13 - Why I don't think AI will stop people from wanting to learn languages. ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3v5dZIk Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3jVh3lZ 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 #learnlanguages #languageapps #polyglot

Want to learn Japanese? Sign up for LingQ today: https://bit.ly/3eW6PAx Learning Japanese, and living in Tokyo for 9 years, had a profound influence on my life, especially professionally. It wasn't necessarily meant to be. It came about because of a personality conflict I had with my boss. I might have ended up in Beijing instead. 0:00 - A personality clash at work resulted in me learning Japanese. 2:39 - Learning Japanese in Hong Kong. 4:37 - What I did to improve my Japanese skills once I moved to Japan. 7:09 - How I dealt with not understanding everything I heard in Japanese at the beginning. 10:41 - It is much easier to learn Japanese today. 12:16 - How is my Japanese today? ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3eW6PAx Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3jVhjkX 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 #learnjapanese #japanese #languages

Mistakes are an essential part of language learning, a chance to notice and learn. We should welcome our mistakes. Unfortunately school teaches us to be afraid of mistakes. 0:00 - What I find to be the most intimidating situation to be in when speaking a new language. 2:06 - Some techniques to help fix the mistakes you make when speaking. 2:34 - We are taught at school that mistakes are bad, but mistakes are opportunities to improve. 4:45 - The brain and language learning mistakes. 5:56 - Being corrected doesn't mean you will get it right next time. Give the brain time with the language. 7:14 - Making mistakes means you are pushing outside of your comfort zone. ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/2RMwNNE Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3m4oZnr 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 #learnlanguages #languages #polyglot

Talking, having meaningful conversations in the language we are learning, is not only a major goal for most language learners, it is a necessary part of getting to fluency. But our attitude is important. It's best to focus more on communicating meaning, and how the language is used by others, and less on how we think we sound. 0:00 - Why I think it's best to focus on input-based language learning before you speak. 2:02 - How I start speaking in a new language. 3:08 - Can you speak a language from day one? 5:06 - How I work with online tutors to improve my speaking skills in a new language. 7:45 - In order to have meaningful conversations you need to have a decent vocabulary. ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3vVv5bE Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3CSXlQy 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 #learnlanguages #languages #polyglot

Get my FREE Secrets of Language Learning: https://bit.ly/2PVTgHr We are often attracted by the appeal of 10 secrets to losing weight, seven tips for keeping your house clean, so why not 10 secrets to language learning? These secrets or tips usually get us thinking about ways to do things better. 0:00 - What to take from a list like this "10 secrets of language learning". 2:06 - The three keys of langauge learning. 3:04 - Take charge of your language learning. 3:24 - Words are the key. 4:05 - Speaking a new language. 4:27 - Finding the time to study your target language. 4:48 - You need to motivate yourself. 5:00 - Don't be too focussed on how long it takes to learn the language. 5:20 - Start speaking when you are ready. 6:04 - Immerse yourself in the world of your target language. ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3uqk1CQ Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3ySulWv 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 #learnlanguages #languages #polyglot