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CC subtitles available in: Swedish, Japanese, Russian, German, Vietnamese and Italian. I'd like to thank the volunteers who created this video's translations: Swedish Oscar https://twitter.com/OscarLagrosen Japanese Kazuki https://www.instagram.com/poliling7/ Russian Marina https://www.instagram.com/sanmarineo/ German Christopher https://www.instagram.com/christophermockl/ Vietnamese Nguyễn https://twitter.com/NguyenU96899838 Italian Andrea https://www.instagram.com/andr3cpt/ Speaking skills in a language rely on massive input, listening and reading. Critical thinking skills rely on knowledge of the subject matter, acquired through massive input, reading and listening. I don't think these skills can be taught without massive input. 0:00 - When it comes to critical thinking, first we need to get the language into us. 2:04 - The job of a teacher should be to inspire a thirst for knowledge: reading and listening. 4:02 - The more knowledgeable a person is on a subject, the more I value their opinion. 5:30 - Language study needs to be more directed by the student and not the teacher. 5:50 - My Persian tutor Sahra helps me learn from content that interests me. 8:06 - Is the idea of teaching critical thinking a fad? ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3iZ56wt Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3xKCefq 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 #criticalthinking #languages #polyglot

CC subtitles available in: English, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish and Vietnamese. I'd like to thank the volunteers who created this video's translations: German Christopher Möckl (@christophermockl) • Instagram-Fotos und -Videos Italian Andrea (@andr3cpt) • Instagram photos and videos Turkish Yusuf https://www.instagram.com/yusufyiillmaz/?hl=tr https://www.instagram.com/yagizardaguney/ Japanese Kazuki (@poliling7) • Instagram photos and videos Polish Daria https://www.facebook.com/dariadziedzic99/ Russian Marina https://www.instagram.com/sanmarineo/ Sergei Telegram - @urstepdad Serbian Milan https://www.instagram.com/ja_sam_milan/ Spanish Stefan https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOB8HI1Ip1ztKf1xa_K3aAA Cristina https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002894712079 Swedish Oscar https://twitter.com/OscarLagrosen Vietnamese Nguyễn https://twitter.com/NguyenU96899838 The most important function of a teacher, any teacher, including online language teachers, is to either feed the enthusiasm of the student, or, where that is lacking, to trigger and inspire the desire to learn. 0:00 - The most important role anyone involved in teaching languages has. 1:22 - My week learning Farsi/Persian. 3:01 - Focussing on the verbs in Farsi. 4:13 - Listening to the LingQ mini stories in Farsi. 5:54 - Some of the wonderful Farsi content available on LingQ. ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3iOYeSk Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3yMgIYQ 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

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