Avoiding grammar will probably work for some languages, but many aren't as forgiving when it comes to grammar and require a good understanding of it to effectively communicate in the language. Foregoing active study of grammar in some languages for a more passive approach could mean the difference between learning to speak and be understood in months or in years.
I'd much rather study grammar and vocab for 7+ hours per day and speak in 4 months, than passively learn it and speak in 2+ years.
First off, grammar is not some horrifying beast that people should be afraid of. It merely is the full set of rules for a language. To suggest someone can learn a language without learning grammar is to show a complete misunderstanding of what grammar is. For example, to know past, present and future is to know some kind of grammar. This video is far too simplistic.
@rfwelsh True--syntax is just the underlying patterns and limiting rules of the language as are Phonotactics for the sounds allowed in a language. Everyone who speaks fluently understands then at an unconscious level. Those that can make explicit what is in implicit have an advantage in complete understanding--thus the field of linguistics
This is good for people that want to have a set of basic phrases for when going to a different country, but if you want to master a language, you need to start from the ''behind the scenes'' and develop a solid foundation, then go onto learn vocabulary and manipulate it yourself
Grammar should not be looked at until you already feel comfortable communicating in the language. learn grammar later on if you want to be perfect, but keep in mind that communicating is more important than being perfect.
He speaks truth, it's all about templates - you learn some basic phrases and then you learn words and put these new words into those templates (or patterns?) you already know. You also have to listen a lot of tapes, watch tv and listen to radio in your target language, cause you have to train your ears to define these alien words. And you also have to develop an accent. Thats all, then, when you can speak more or less fluently u can go deeper into grammer if needed. I study Danish this way.
Yes I agree I do the same I m a brain researches, I think grammer is gone with grandma, and is useless!!! I m studying Swedish now, and SFI is the most boring impotent thing you can ever sit in!!
YOu have grammar when you speak. Grammar is the underlying rules. YOU MIGHT HAVE MEANT that studying grammar is not necessary for language acquisition. You weren't very clear and would never make it UN Interperter--which is the highest lang level in the WORLD. BTW a sentence is grammar--you might want to actually pursue a linguistic degree to understand what you are trying to state.
Personally I love learning grammar. But I know that in that I may be one of the few! Still, I think that you can use this method with learning grammar as well. ie. You learn in Japanese about x wa y desu. You can then start substituting x and y, so it is the same as this video addresses. Personally, I just like to know the 'why' even if you don't use it.
Not to offend but that didn't seem very helpful. Plus without learning the grammar how will you know how to write the language? Para eso no hay un truco, tu solo remedio es aprender la gramatica, aunque no te guste!!
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This is exactly what I do with Tamil to English teaching Good for you, keep it up
learnenglish93532 5 months ago
Avoiding grammar will probably work for some languages, but many aren't as forgiving when it comes to grammar and require a good understanding of it to effectively communicate in the language. Foregoing active study of grammar in some languages for a more passive approach could mean the difference between learning to speak and be understood in months or in years.
I'd much rather study grammar and vocab for 7+ hours per day and speak in 4 months, than passively learn it and speak in 2+ years.
ToaoRaj 6 months ago
I'm learning Japanese too. I accualy found this vid, cause I was looking for a way to learn it faster. XD
xSRGDarknessx 7 months ago
I'm learning Japanese too.
NintendoFanLover 1 year ago
First off, grammar is not some horrifying beast that people should be afraid of. It merely is the full set of rules for a language. To suggest someone can learn a language without learning grammar is to show a complete misunderstanding of what grammar is. For example, to know past, present and future is to know some kind of grammar. This video is far too simplistic.
rfwelsh 1 year ago
@rfwelsh True--syntax is just the underlying patterns and limiting rules of the language as are Phonotactics for the sounds allowed in a language. Everyone who speaks fluently understands then at an unconscious level. Those that can make explicit what is in implicit have an advantage in complete understanding--thus the field of linguistics
christopheclugston 8 months ago
suscribed!
arivas713 1 year ago
This is good for people that want to have a set of basic phrases for when going to a different country, but if you want to master a language, you need to start from the ''behind the scenes'' and develop a solid foundation, then go onto learn vocabulary and manipulate it yourself
TheKap1an 1 year ago
Grammar should not be looked at until you already feel comfortable communicating in the language. learn grammar later on if you want to be perfect, but keep in mind that communicating is more important than being perfect.
Codylangaugesblog 1 year ago
very good.i am sure people can learn a language like children do.the mind of a child does not die,it goes to the adult.
26blanco 2 years ago
He speaks truth, it's all about templates - you learn some basic phrases and then you learn words and put these new words into those templates (or patterns?) you already know. You also have to listen a lot of tapes, watch tv and listen to radio in your target language, cause you have to train your ears to define these alien words. And you also have to develop an accent. Thats all, then, when you can speak more or less fluently u can go deeper into grammer if needed. I study Danish this way.
Claugmaru 2 years ago
Please don't share more tips. You don't seem to know what the heck you are talking about.
Astyer18 2 years ago
Yes I agree I do the same I m a brain researches, I think grammer is gone with grandma, and is useless!!! I m studying Swedish now, and SFI is the most boring impotent thing you can ever sit in!!
Wisdombluetooth 2 years ago
more vids please thanks !
loki2504 2 years ago
I totally agree with this form of teaching/ learning. I know a lot about grammar, but as an English teacher I talk about it less and less.
PeeteyP 2 years ago
YOu have grammar when you speak. Grammar is the underlying rules. YOU MIGHT HAVE MEANT that studying grammar is not necessary for language acquisition. You weren't very clear and would never make it UN Interperter--which is the highest lang level in the WORLD. BTW a sentence is grammar--you might want to actually pursue a linguistic degree to understand what you are trying to state.
christopheclugston 2 years ago
Personally I love learning grammar. But I know that in that I may be one of the few! Still, I think that you can use this method with learning grammar as well. ie. You learn in Japanese about x wa y desu. You can then start substituting x and y, so it is the same as this video addresses. Personally, I just like to know the 'why' even if you don't use it.
GoddessCarlie 3 years ago
rowing cocks??? is that a sport? LOL jk
donttasemebro92 3 years ago 6
this does not work when learning a language comprehensively. sub clauses will be an issue and complex tense formation will not be learned properly
ada22 3 years ago
That's how i learned my english ^_^
Keep it ... you're good !
temospreamo 3 years ago
I'll believe this the day you can give me sentence templates for Japanese. Good luck on that one, lol.
MariusSoma 4 years ago
easy. anyone could
watashi wa antonii desu. i am anthony
watashi->anata
anata wa antonii desu. you are anthony
antonii->MariusuSouma
anata wa MariasuSouma desu. you are MariusSoma
NMRA 4 years ago
tfs...
katamiya 4 years ago
Not to offend but that didn't seem very helpful. Plus without learning the grammar how will you know how to write the language? Para eso no hay un truco, tu solo remedio es aprender la gramatica, aunque no te guste!!
nietsmmar2 4 years ago
thanks
cireck 4 years ago 2