You're right on not reading grammar books if they bore you and concentrating on what you like. The fun is often lost in language learning. Thanks for reminding people to enjoy themselves. Hmm, no phrasal verbs in academic papers in Poland? I think most English speakers don't even know what a phrasal verb is and wouldn't know how to avoid it in an academic paper.
exactly, thats wht i try to explain to my mum . i cn't concentrate on my school work bt i cn concentrate very well in learning russian. and i'm not ecvevn academic and my school is btec art work bt i cn concentrate and i'm doing well aparently with it CAUSE i care abt it passionatley.
Steve: i wander if you cd recomend some online russian audio. not music.stories or something. i only know one tv statoion that works and if you knew any i would really appriciate it if you had time to send them
Hey Steve! How effective do you consider watching something on tv or on the computer with subtitles? Do you consider it a good idea or a bad idea to have subtitles? I can see it being all too easy to fixate on the subtitles and not get much out of it. Thanks!
@JadenENZ I do not do a lot of it, it can be entertaining. I mostly listen and read to learn. Occasionally watch movies or videos. With subtitles I can't easily understand and later without.
The only way I know formal from informal is by actually being in a situation that requires one of the other. I'm formal to certain people here in America - because that's how I was raised. With my friends and family, I'm informal. I don't know which words are formal or informal, I just speak the way I grew up hearing from my parents...
Hi Steve, You are right. The motivation is the key. Why would I read or listen to a book/audiobook if I didn't like the story? Same with watching TV... I studied English at school for 5 years as a teen and I was elementary. After the final exams I decided to DO SOMETHING with my (terrible) English, I read every day and after 4 months I was able to read my favourite novel. I was able to understand AND ENJOY it in English. It was like a miracle to me... I felt overwhelmed with pride. ;-)
@lingosteve I have seen several videos of yours. You are amazing! I was able to understand your German very well and your Russian. (I studied German and Russian at school so I know the basics and Russian is quite close to Czech as you know). I can't wait to hear your Czech... I am patient and I will wait... (Please note that "it will" is "bude" in Czech (not "budet" as you wrote on your website. "budet is a Russian verb.). Btw I admire your Czech!
is there any reason why you're reading a history book in Czech? Do you think that a history book or technical books are easier for beginners in a language than a novel or so?
I find myself getting frustrated because for some reason I put silly pressure on myself to learn; as if I am in a race or it is urgent. I forget that it is something to enjoy and there IS no finish line! Most all of us here in the polyglot community do it for the joy and fun of speaking with someone who is not of our culture and a love of languages. We learn about different people, make friends from all over the world but the joy is in the learning, too. Thanks for reminding me!
Thanks Steve for this video : I really appreciate it, and it's a good reminder that we really (and much easily) progress when reading/listening to/... things we like. I'll try to remind me that next time in my language learning/practicing activities, like... now, by the way ;p
Just curious, for that Miss Chinese Vancouver contest, was it more Cantonese, more Mandarin, or equally split between the two? I'm guessing maybe it was officially trilingual but most of the informal conversation (like at the gala) was in English and Cantonese, but I don't know for sure.
I'm glad your enjoying the history of Eastern Europe in Czech. Through Yiddish, I'm doing a similar thing learning Jewish and general history about Eastern Europe. Really, it's deeply interesting stuff. It's hard to get enough of this stuff! :)
i have an ugly situation - my school english teacher is not as good as i want.if american talked to her,she wouldn't understand him (thats my opinion).we always do all exercises from workbook, classmates are not interested in english, my only way is to learn by myself, but since that month i attend english courses,again.
i am not intersted in school lessons, but in other i am interested, what should i do? thanks
thank you man, it's good point, when I feel frustrated I just try to watch movies or play games, it helps me to enjoy and in the same time memorize new words, and I'm good listener and reader and even writer, but in conversations I'm going down since I broke my friendship with Canadian friend, if you have good tales with sounds, just give me a favor please :) I have one site but it's for beginners
Sr. Steve, quando viajar para o Brasil, o senhor tem que ser entrevistado pelo Jô Soares. Ele possui um programa de entrevistas na maior emissora do Brasil (TV Globo, que é, se não me engano, também a quarta maior emissora do mundo). Jô Soares fala seis idiomas e seu programa possui diversos vídeos aqui no Youtube. Se o senhor estiver disposto a fazer isso, será muito bom para os estudantes brasileiros. Obrigado pelos sempre proveitosos vídeos.
You're right on not reading grammar books if they bore you and concentrating on what you like. The fun is often lost in language learning. Thanks for reminding people to enjoy themselves. Hmm, no phrasal verbs in academic papers in Poland? I think most English speakers don't even know what a phrasal verb is and wouldn't know how to avoid it in an academic paper.
CreateYourWorldBooks 1 week ago
Miss Vancover Chinese? haha,,thats funny for a slightly 'older' gentleman! I love his advice though as a fellow linguistics!
TheStrataminor 1 week ago
exactly, thats wht i try to explain to my mum . i cn't concentrate on my school work bt i cn concentrate very well in learning russian. and i'm not ecvevn academic and my school is btec art work bt i cn concentrate and i'm doing well aparently with it CAUSE i care abt it passionatley.
Steve: i wander if you cd recomend some online russian audio. not music.stories or something. i only know one tv statoion that works and if you knew any i would really appriciate it if you had time to send them
Sillilesshells 1 week ago
@Sillilesshells The only one I know is the one I use
Echo Moskvi
lingosteve 1 week ago
Hey Steve! How effective do you consider watching something on tv or on the computer with subtitles? Do you consider it a good idea or a bad idea to have subtitles? I can see it being all too easy to fixate on the subtitles and not get much out of it. Thanks!
JadenENZ 1 week ago
@JadenENZ I do not do a lot of it, it can be entertaining. I mostly listen and read to learn. Occasionally watch movies or videos. With subtitles I can't easily understand and later without.
lingosteve 1 week ago
@lingosteve Thanks for your input and quick reply!
JadenENZ 1 week ago
The only way I know formal from informal is by actually being in a situation that requires one of the other. I'm formal to certain people here in America - because that's how I was raised. With my friends and family, I'm informal. I don't know which words are formal or informal, I just speak the way I grew up hearing from my parents...
SailorRocket 1 month ago
Hi Steve, You are right. The motivation is the key. Why would I read or listen to a book/audiobook if I didn't like the story? Same with watching TV... I studied English at school for 5 years as a teen and I was elementary. After the final exams I decided to DO SOMETHING with my (terrible) English, I read every day and after 4 months I was able to read my favourite novel. I was able to understand AND ENJOY it in English. It was like a miracle to me... I felt overwhelmed with pride. ;-)
akvaakva 1 month ago
@akvaakva And now I am enjoying reading about Czech history in Czech even though I really cannot speak yet.
lingosteve 1 month ago
@lingosteve I have seen several videos of yours. You are amazing! I was able to understand your German very well and your Russian. (I studied German and Russian at school so I know the basics and Russian is quite close to Czech as you know). I can't wait to hear your Czech... I am patient and I will wait... (Please note that "it will" is "bude" in Czech (not "budet" as you wrote on your website. "budet is a Russian verb.). Btw I admire your Czech!
akvaakva 1 month ago
Hey Steve,
is there any reason why you're reading a history book in Czech? Do you think that a history book or technical books are easier for beginners in a language than a novel or so?
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@xixablo Interest is key. At first it is difficult of course but eventually the same vocabulary repeats..but I am driven by my interest.
lingosteve 1 month ago
I find myself getting frustrated because for some reason I put silly pressure on myself to learn; as if I am in a race or it is urgent. I forget that it is something to enjoy and there IS no finish line! Most all of us here in the polyglot community do it for the joy and fun of speaking with someone who is not of our culture and a love of languages. We learn about different people, make friends from all over the world but the joy is in the learning, too. Thanks for reminding me!
ilovetheniqab 2 months ago
Thanks Steve for this video : I really appreciate it, and it's a good reminder that we really (and much easily) progress when reading/listening to/... things we like. I'll try to remind me that next time in my language learning/practicing activities, like... now, by the way ;p
mopoulpo 2 months ago
Just curious, for that Miss Chinese Vancouver contest, was it more Cantonese, more Mandarin, or equally split between the two? I'm guessing maybe it was officially trilingual but most of the informal conversation (like at the gala) was in English and Cantonese, but I don't know for sure.
VictimOfBoredom 2 months ago
I feel "not wanting to do it so I don't" lasts much much longer.
daysin1234 2 months ago
Hi Steve, missed you on YT lately, glad ur back! :)
i like to listen to what you say, doesn't matter, it motivates me to go on with my french!
Bedankt, je motiveert echt!
groetjes Gail
Missgailie 2 months ago
I'm glad your enjoying the history of Eastern Europe in Czech. Through Yiddish, I'm doing a similar thing learning Jewish and general history about Eastern Europe. Really, it's deeply interesting stuff. It's hard to get enough of this stuff! :)
Imyirtshashem 2 months ago
I really liked this. Vielen Dank!
ResponseParker 2 months ago
thank you
i have an ugly situation - my school english teacher is not as good as i want.if american talked to her,she wouldn't understand him (thats my opinion).we always do all exercises from workbook, classmates are not interested in english, my only way is to learn by myself, but since that month i attend english courses,again.
i am not intersted in school lessons, but in other i am interested, what should i do? thanks
44yyBBaakk 2 months ago
@44yyBBaakk just do things that you enjoy in english and relax
luigipasciari 2 months ago
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44yyBBaakk 2 months ago
parole sante! ;)
thecirclearrow 2 months ago
спасибо за видео, Стив, всё так, без удовольствия от процесса толку мало.
decafry 2 months ago
It's been a while since your last video ! great coffee moment :)
metiube 2 months ago
thank you man, it's good point, when I feel frustrated I just try to watch movies or play games, it helps me to enjoy and in the same time memorize new words, and I'm good listener and reader and even writer, but in conversations I'm going down since I broke my friendship with Canadian friend, if you have good tales with sounds, just give me a favor please :) I have one site but it's for beginners
serajstyle 2 months ago
what's the name of that app? is it available for japanese?
HookemHorns972 2 months ago
@HookemHorns972 I'm not shure but I think its the lingQ page. i think you can download the app no matter where you're from.
swissgirlxD 2 months ago
@swissgirlxD
thank you, do you happen to speak Czech or German?
HookemHorns972 2 months ago
lucky guy!
moonpatrol2 2 months ago
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Sr. Steve, quando viajar para o Brasil, o senhor tem que ser entrevistado pelo Jô Soares. Ele possui um programa de entrevistas na maior emissora do Brasil (TV Globo, que é, se não me engano, também a quarta maior emissora do mundo). Jô Soares fala seis idiomas e seu programa possui diversos vídeos aqui no Youtube. Se o senhor estiver disposto a fazer isso, será muito bom para os estudantes brasileiros. Obrigado pelos sempre proveitosos vídeos.
horkade 2 months ago
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horkade 2 months ago
Du sagst die reine Wahrheit
alkantre 2 months ago
as always awesome advise
duelarm 2 months ago
@duelarm Totally agree, also the word you are looking for is advice Great "advice" as always.
yallkn0w 2 months ago