@hai463 Well when I first started learning Spanish, I would watch whatever cartoons came on the Spanish channels that I had on cable at the time..I don't remember the names of them at the moment. Apart from that, I would watch English cartoons dubbed in Spanish. For example, I had the Flintstones dvd in English, and I would simply put the audio in Spanish. I suggest starting with that: watching English cartoons dubbed in Spanish..since you already know the story, it's easy to understand
Also, I agree overall with your point of users who talk about a language etc. Though, I feel you were a bit too critical. Newbies especially should be allowed to ask questions and glean from experience learners and what is useful and what isnt (as well as advice). How many people have wasted money and even more money on Rosetta Stone to basically learn tourist phrases?
@1000blabbities I'm not sure I understand all of what you're trying to say, but I'll respond based on what I have understood. At the time I made this video I was basing my opinions based off of what works best in my experience and observations, but now that I'm a linguistics student I will do more videos in the future based on research as well. I don't remember what I've said in this video nor do I have time to rewatch it now, but people who spend a lot of time with fellow...
@1000blabbities (cont) learners rather than natives or analyze the language through their native language tend to be less able to reach a certain level of fluency in comparison to those who use more immersion techniques. They may be able to surpass "immersion" learners in the short term but in the long run they seem to have a more difficult time when it comes to using the language naturally. Everyone is free to use their own technique of course, depends on what your goals are.
Twas a bit scant on information on improving listening comprehension (except starting with children's shows.. tho obvious). Though, I dont think there is much to be had in that arena besides exposure. For acclimatization I notice many people gloss over learning proper pronunciation. Spending a month or so on learning proper pronunciation in that language by looking at charts and sounding aloud. That helps immensely with familiarization. I want to say more but I have no space.
Another great video! And yes, I have been guilty of sitting online READING about other people's language learning methods all day INSTEAD of actively studying. I'm glad you pointed that out! No more. I have to find balance. Good luck on your studies and I always look forward to your vids! :-)
Your advice is very useful. I am in my third year of studying spanish but I am still translating (in my head).
When you became comfotable with the language and no longer had to translate things in your head, did it happen all at once, or was is over a couple of days/weeks/months?
How long or at what point, did it start to become natural to you? Im just frustrated right now and wonder if i will ever be able to understand/speak at normal speed.
hi well i am a spanish native speaker,well this video it has been very useful for me , you have all the reasonwhen i try to understand some program or tv show well it depends of the tye of tv show maybe movie wow that is very difficult for me but when i listen english podcast i understan the majority well and i have understood the majority of all you video wow thank you and keep on with your idea iam going to share your videos with all my classmates at my english institute here in NICARAGUA
I love the way you express your ideas. I look forward to making a few video responses, especially to your work in Spanish (which I love!).
This point that you made, about investing TIME is really such a key point and you are entirely right that people don't invest enough time to listening to the tremendous amount of resources available via Podcast, etc.
I loved your video. You are so right! I am a New Yorker (Staten Island) who has been in Bogota, Colombia for six weeks now. When I talk to people, I don't understand when they answer me. Thanks for your recommendations. Great Job! More videos, Please!
@jfbssp Good luck with being in Colombia..I recently made a new friend from Bogotá..I'm more than sure that your listening comprehension will get better in time. Thanks for watching! And not to worry, more videos are on the way! ;)
I love this video! You are so right. Especially about the talking about the language on forums and such. I would like to add, we should be careful about watching about learning, methods, etc. I don't mean never watch but after you said that, I realized that I spend a lot of time watching other people's vblogs and videos about how they learned, I haven't used any of it because I have spent the whole day looking at vids. I'm an addict, what can i say but I am curbing my addiction now. lol.
@ilovetheniqab Yes, you're right. There's so much information floating around out there in cyberspace; I only stick to viewing and reading a select few things that I find helpful so as not to distract myself from doing what I need to do.
Great video. You inspired me! :) I live in China to learn Chinese because I wanted to be immersed in it completely and you're totally right! Immersion is the best thing, being here I have to make sure I don't put myself into a situation that I will only speak English.
Brilliant video. You have obviously thought deeply about language learning and I was wondering your position on the old input before output debate. Do you for example agree with Steve Kaufmann, aka lingosteve, that when learning a language, especially in the beginner stage, listening along with reading should take preference over speaking?
@MrScotchpie I'd have to give this some thought, but I'll give a quick response here: I believe people who believe in no output in the beginning believe so because of how babies learn languages, however they downplay the fact that babies don't speak because they don't have the capacity to do so. I believe input is extremely important, but if one's goal is communication, there should be some output, even in the beginning. I'll think more and perhaps do a video or article about it in the future.
Great video. I try to avoid "one-point" lessons. There is way too much effort used in explaining so little content, but In this one little snippet of a kid's show in japanese they showed all of the place values going from at least .000000000001to past1,000,000,000,000 in a catchy little song.
@verapamil07 I've only recently come across Krashen's theories and I must say, I agree with most of what I've read thus far...I want to read more of his work and listen to his lectures however before I give a full opinion. Thanks for the question.
This was a great video Aja. Listening is something I didn't take serious at the beginning of my language journey, but now I find myself doing it a lot! Good luck with everything.
What are some children cartoons that helped you understand Spanish better?
hai463 2 months ago
@hai463 Well when I first started learning Spanish, I would watch whatever cartoons came on the Spanish channels that I had on cable at the time..I don't remember the names of them at the moment. Apart from that, I would watch English cartoons dubbed in Spanish. For example, I had the Flintstones dvd in English, and I would simply put the audio in Spanish. I suggest starting with that: watching English cartoons dubbed in Spanish..since you already know the story, it's easy to understand
LinguistAja 2 months ago
Also, I agree overall with your point of users who talk about a language etc. Though, I feel you were a bit too critical. Newbies especially should be allowed to ask questions and glean from experience learners and what is useful and what isnt (as well as advice). How many people have wasted money and even more money on Rosetta Stone to basically learn tourist phrases?
1000blabbities 2 months ago
@1000blabbities I'm not sure I understand all of what you're trying to say, but I'll respond based on what I have understood. At the time I made this video I was basing my opinions based off of what works best in my experience and observations, but now that I'm a linguistics student I will do more videos in the future based on research as well. I don't remember what I've said in this video nor do I have time to rewatch it now, but people who spend a lot of time with fellow...
LinguistAja 2 months ago
@1000blabbities (cont) learners rather than natives or analyze the language through their native language tend to be less able to reach a certain level of fluency in comparison to those who use more immersion techniques. They may be able to surpass "immersion" learners in the short term but in the long run they seem to have a more difficult time when it comes to using the language naturally. Everyone is free to use their own technique of course, depends on what your goals are.
LinguistAja 2 months ago
Twas a bit scant on information on improving listening comprehension (except starting with children's shows.. tho obvious). Though, I dont think there is much to be had in that arena besides exposure. For acclimatization I notice many people gloss over learning proper pronunciation. Spending a month or so on learning proper pronunciation in that language by looking at charts and sounding aloud. That helps immensely with familiarization. I want to say more but I have no space.
1000blabbities 2 months ago
thank you very much! I used your video as a listening comprehension test, because I have an English test tomorrow..
h1a1l1l1o 3 months ago
@h1a1l1l1o Best of luck on your test!
LinguistAja 3 months ago
Te has explicado de maravilla. Me encanta tu manera de incentivar a la gente para que aprenda idiomas. Muy bien, guapa.
koolibrii 4 months ago
Another great video! And yes, I have been guilty of sitting online READING about other people's language learning methods all day INSTEAD of actively studying. I'm glad you pointed that out! No more. I have to find balance. Good luck on your studies and I always look forward to your vids! :-)
dearwanderlust 4 months ago
Can't agree more. I'm the same age as you, and now learning Dutch.
cSharpIndonesia 4 months ago in playlist More videos from LinguistAja
Your advice is very useful. I am in my third year of studying spanish but I am still translating (in my head).
When you became comfotable with the language and no longer had to translate things in your head, did it happen all at once, or was is over a couple of days/weeks/months?
How long or at what point, did it start to become natural to you? Im just frustrated right now and wonder if i will ever be able to understand/speak at normal speed.
Keep the great vids coming
-Brad
yobaseyo 4 months ago
Your videos are so helpful!! The best on YouTube!! Muchisimas Gracias..
ThaHiFi 4 months ago
hi well i am a spanish native speaker,well this video it has been very useful for me , you have all the reasonwhen i try to understand some program or tv show well it depends of the tye of tv show maybe movie wow that is very difficult for me but when i listen english podcast i understan the majority well and i have understood the majority of all you video wow thank you and keep on with your idea iam going to share your videos with all my classmates at my english institute here in NICARAGUA
NICATURISM 4 months ago
I love the way you express your ideas. I look forward to making a few video responses, especially to your work in Spanish (which I love!).
This point that you made, about investing TIME is really such a key point and you are entirely right that people don't invest enough time to listening to the tremendous amount of resources available via Podcast, etc.
dychui 5 months ago
thankyou i feel the same way, and i agree with you in everything.
rebecakg 6 months ago
Nice video......
antuanlove 6 months ago
Your videos are amazing!Brilliant!
matco989 6 months ago
I loved your video. You are so right! I am a New Yorker (Staten Island) who has been in Bogota, Colombia for six weeks now. When I talk to people, I don't understand when they answer me. Thanks for your recommendations. Great Job! More videos, Please!
jfbssp 6 months ago
@jfbssp Good luck with being in Colombia..I recently made a new friend from Bogotá..I'm more than sure that your listening comprehension will get better in time. Thanks for watching! And not to worry, more videos are on the way! ;)
LinguistAja 6 months ago
I love this video! You are so right. Especially about the talking about the language on forums and such. I would like to add, we should be careful about watching about learning, methods, etc. I don't mean never watch but after you said that, I realized that I spend a lot of time watching other people's vblogs and videos about how they learned, I haven't used any of it because I have spent the whole day looking at vids. I'm an addict, what can i say but I am curbing my addiction now. lol.
ilovetheniqab 6 months ago
@ilovetheniqab Yes, you're right. There's so much information floating around out there in cyberspace; I only stick to viewing and reading a select few things that I find helpful so as not to distract myself from doing what I need to do.
LinguistAja 6 months ago
Wow! Great video, somehow you always make video for questions that I always have. Can't wait for the next!
Scuzzy02 6 months ago
Great video. You inspired me! :) I live in China to learn Chinese because I wanted to be immersed in it completely and you're totally right! Immersion is the best thing, being here I have to make sure I don't put myself into a situation that I will only speak English.
flashatizer 6 months ago
Brilliant video. You have obviously thought deeply about language learning and I was wondering your position on the old input before output debate. Do you for example agree with Steve Kaufmann, aka lingosteve, that when learning a language, especially in the beginner stage, listening along with reading should take preference over speaking?
MrScotchpie 6 months ago
@MrScotchpie I'd have to give this some thought, but I'll give a quick response here: I believe people who believe in no output in the beginning believe so because of how babies learn languages, however they downplay the fact that babies don't speak because they don't have the capacity to do so. I believe input is extremely important, but if one's goal is communication, there should be some output, even in the beginning. I'll think more and perhaps do a video or article about it in the future.
LinguistAja 6 months ago
"time is precious" I agree with everything said here.
HeyEphriam 6 months ago
A good video :)
ViktorColling 6 months ago
Great video. I try to avoid "one-point" lessons. There is way too much effort used in explaining so little content, but In this one little snippet of a kid's show in japanese they showed all of the place values going from at least .000000000001to past1,000,000,000,000 in a catchy little song.
nihongogogo 6 months ago
@nihongogogo Ha. I love those catchy little songs in kid's shows. They're extremely helpful.
LinguistAja 6 months ago
great video
Codylangaugesblog 6 months ago
Hi Aja. Great video and channel. What do you think about Stephen D Krashen and input theory?
Thanks.
verapamil07 6 months ago
@verapamil07 I've only recently come across Krashen's theories and I must say, I agree with most of what I've read thus far...I want to read more of his work and listen to his lectures however before I give a full opinion. Thanks for the question.
LinguistAja 6 months ago
Awesome video. I found it very informative. Keep up the good work!
kennybev 6 months ago
This was a great video Aja. Listening is something I didn't take serious at the beginning of my language journey, but now I find myself doing it a lot! Good luck with everything.
laoshu505000 6 months ago
Good video miss aja I wish the best of luck to you. I think you have a pretty bright future. So keep up the awesome work.
StriderChipp 6 months ago
@StriderChipp Thank you for your encouragement. I really appreciate it.
LinguistAja 6 months ago
Very interesting video, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us all :)
Scallonesi 6 months ago