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🤩 The Secret Has Been Revealed! The best way to learn a language is to socialize. Language learning is more than just mastering vocabulary and grammar—it's a tool for communication, understanding culture, and enhancing connections. But what's the key to truly mastering a language? Motivation. For children, friendships play a crucial role. Kids learn best when they are motivated by a simple purpose: connecting with friends, both current and future. Watch the video and hear in as our founder provides a sneak pick into the power of language learning playdates to help kids connect globally, making language learning a fun and meaningful experience. 🐼 #LanguageLearning #Socialize #CulturalUnderstanding #MoiPanda #ChildDevelopment  

You've reached the intermediate plateau? Say it ain't so! My newest article breaks down the reasons why language learning starts to slow during the intermediate levels and how you can push through this challenging period. Hopefully these tips reach someone who needs them because they are ones I wish I had known 10 years ago! https://lnkd.in/gdUbHUun

I've recently stepped into language learner's shoes again (the shoes I hadn't worn for quite a while). I started learning Turkish practically from scratch with a teacher and wanted to share a few personal language-learning insights: ✔ Don't rely solely on your teacher as a source of information and explanations. Use the teacher to ask questions, clarify obscurities and practice. ✔ Most of the learning shouldn't happen in class. Simple things like numbers, colours, days/months, other vocab and everything a student can learn on their own shouldn't take your classroom time. ✔ Be proactive in searching for learning materials and resources. Watch YouTube tutorials, create your own Quizlet flashcards, ask ChatGPT for useful vocabulary (the most frequently used verbs, adjectives, etc). ✔ And the final but not the least important point - set realistic goals. Language learning can be a life-long process but taking one step at a time is crucial. Ask yourself what your primary motivation is - getting promoted, being able to participate in a conference, communicating with friends in their language or simply being able to maintain a simple conversation during your next vacation. Clearly defined goals and timelines are bound to drive your learning process. And what helps you learn languages?

Are you looking for a fun and effective way to improve your German language skills? Look no further than the silver screen! 📽️🍿 Here's why watching movies in your target language should be at the top of your language-learning agenda: Watching movies in your target language provides an immersive experience that exposes you to authentic dialogue, colloquial expressions, and cultural nuances. It's like taking a virtual trip to a country where your target language is spoken! When you live in one of the German-speaking countries, integration is easy. However, if you reside in the US or Canada, you still have access to a wide selection of free German movies on YouTube. While they may be older films, they offer a fantastic opportunity to engage deeply in a captivating story. If necessary, utilize subtitles and listen to the movie at a slower playback speed. Your advantages 🎥You'll become more attuned to different accents, speech patterns, and vocabulary usage, making real-life conversations easier to follow. 🎥Seeing characters interact, facial expressions, and body language can provide valuable context clues, making it easier to understand dialogue and follow the plot. Let's face it – learning a language should be fun! Watching movies allows you to learn in a relaxed and enjoyable way. Say goodbye to boring textbooks and hello to cinematic adventures! 🌟I'm curious: Tell me, which movie in your target language are you excited to watch next? Don’t be shy; share your experiences in the comments! Learning a language isn't a one-size-fits-all process. Explore different methods and find what suits you best. Enjoy the journey of learning! Keep an eye out for more helpful tips like this. #LanguageLearning #AlwaysLanguages #LearnGermanwithMovies #GermanFluency

All excellent points and a lot of this is what I work on with my students. Some definitely require a mindset shift due to both negative past experiences and being told their grammar must be perfect before they speak. To Daniela Robinson's last point, it's important to create daily habits. The best way for students to do this is to connect the language they're learning to their interests. Between TED Talks, YouTube, podcasts, and all the online reading materials that exist, there are endless options for English learners. ❓ What are the options like for those studying other languages? #languagelearning #habits

Stop saying: I don’t have talent for learning languages. "Talent” for learning a language is not a magical gift. It's about attitude and systems. So let’s look at 5 things that “talented” learners have: 🌟The right kind of motivation. This one is easy. If you’re motivated you’re learning better. 🪄🪄 So think about why you’re learning this language and what you want to achieve. Set realistic short term goals to stay motivated. 🌟A positive attitude toward language learning. People with negative past experiences in language learning will have a harder time getting into a new language. 🪄🪄 Be conscious of those experiences and work on overcoming them. Don’t let them limit you! 🌟They are curious The more you think consciously about how a language works the more you can detect patterns and the easier learning will become for you. 🪄🪄Be curious. Look at how the language works. Have fun and play with the language, make mistakes and consciously correct them without shaming yourself. 🌟They learn chunks Learning phrases and sentences rather than just words make it easier to become fluent. 🪄🪄 When you take notes, write down sentences and repeat them over and over. Learn expressions and set phrases. 🌟They have strategies and systems to integrate the language into their everyday life If you can integrate your new language into your consciousness throughout the day you will over time improve. 🪄🪄Make the language part of your life. Follow someone on social media who posts in your target language. When you buy a coffee, think about how you would say this in your target language. So instead of holding yourself back because you “don’t have talent” look at what you can do to learn more effectively. Happy Friday! Daniela Let's Go Blabla #germanteacher #languagelearning #learningstrategies #german __________________________________________________________ If you need help with setting up those systems and strategies, sign up for my Action Plan (for free until Christmas !!) (Link in comments) If you sign up for any of my language courses the Action Plan is included. DM for more info.

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🌍📚 How Long Would Commit to Learning Another Language? TEN Years?! 🕰️💬 👋 Imagine if learning your target language took a decade—would you still take on that challenge? It's a good question, but is it something we need to know the answer to? Here’s what to consider when choosing to study a language: 1️⃣ Vocabulary: Mastering words and understanding meanings, especially if it involves a new alphabet or characters. 2️⃣ Grammar: Grasping the structure and logic of how sentences are formed and expressed. 3️⃣ Nuance: Navigating subtle meanings and interpretations—how context shapes language. 4️⃣ Language Evolution: Staying current with modern changes as the language evolves over time. These are significant hurdles that won't be conquered in mere months but require years of commitment and continuous learning. 🌟 So, would you take the leap and invest in a decade-long journey to fluency starting today? Let me know! 🌱💡 #LanguageLearning #PersonalDevelopment #Careers

I haven't invested any energy in language learning for weeks. I see in myself exactly what I see in my clients. After about half a year I got tired, I was enjoying and consistently practicing Dutch, but now I'm not doing anything except for our language exchange sessions, and I remember, it's not that I'm forgetting. Last year, I did a lot of work on anxiety management and I'm trying to apply what I learned there to language learning because the point is the same. I'm not doing something I think I should be doing, so I just beat myself up because that's what I deserve. Well, that doesn't make sense. I accept that it's a period like this, you can't do everything 100%. To be honest, running has been my priority lately, and in return, I'm doing well at the moment. Of course, this doesn't mean that I'm throwing my exercise habits against the wall, but I'm shifting the focus from progress to leveling up and switching to economy mode. Then I'll switch back to it. Language learning works like this for everyone, no one progresses exponentially and never tires, there is no stagnation. ______________________ Hi, I'm Verka, language teacher. 🙋♀️ I test and share my experiences with independent language learning methods. If you like learning foreign languages and are interested in self-study methods, follow me, or let's connect ➡️ Veronika Berki-Schunk

[BLOG] Children effortlessly acquire new languages, while adults struggle with retention. Research shows that adults may initially learn more words than children, but they tend to forget them over time. Children absorb words subconsciously and are less likely to forget. Yet, in today’s globalized world, professionals can’t afford to overlook language proficiency, especially when it comes to mastering industry- and job-specific language. 💡 In this blog post, we explore the different ways of learning and maintaining languages, taking a closer look at what active learning exactly means and examining its benefits in language acquisition. ➡️ Discover why active learning is the most effective approach for maintaining language proficiency: https://lnkd.in/egYvHWhd #squidll #languagelearning #languagecoaching #languageplatform #activelearning #learningmethods