Unique ways to learn languages (without textbooks) I wish I knew these earlier!

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  • @meadow392
    @meadow392 4 дні тому +57

    Something I personally find to be "innovative" or different at this point in regards to language learning is the amount of language teachers posting content for free online. You can literally search for exactly what you want and there's multiple videos to choose from, especially on UA-cam. I have been learning a common language, French, so maybe it's not the case always, but I find that there are so many people teaching it for free.

    • @LindieBotes
      @LindieBotes  4 дні тому +15

      Yes, that's true, and we live in such a great era now to basically be able to learn a language entirely for free! :D

    • @janine7185
      @janine7185 3 дні тому +4

      So true! I'm learning my first language in Afrikaans. I was surprised to find some awesome teachers online and resources. I'm really excited!

    • @edina_gyori
      @edina_gyori День тому +2

      Same. I'm learning Korean, and while I did buy textbooks and subscribed to an online platform as well where I can watch/listen lessons, I check out a lot of free lessons on UA-cam too. Even if it's something I already know, I always learn new things because two teacher isn't gonna teach the same topic the same exact way, like the grammar points and stuff will be the same ofc, but they gonna use different examples, different vocabulary or throw in fun facts the other teacher didn't mention etc.

  • @alenaalex
    @alenaalex 3 дні тому +28

    We need this 3 hour long video about the books you bought ❤🎉

  • @Nancy-sj7yg
    @Nancy-sj7yg 2 дні тому +14

    I watch German UA-cam videos about architecture, cats, cooking and nutrition - all things I'm interested in. And instead of talking to myself in German, I talk to my cat. I also read a lot, but mostly fiction. I think I need to start journaling too - that was a great suggestion. Thanks for these great tips! Now I need to go watch a German cat video-

    • @CrisTryingToBeProductive
      @CrisTryingToBeProductive 23 години тому

      It's a relief that German UA-camrs still post in German instead of English, since that will increase their audience.

  • @tiffanimilburn8885
    @tiffanimilburn8885 4 дні тому +20

    These are good suggestions. As a blind person, I think listening is one of the easiest ways to learn, at least I've started listening to german podcasts, because I usually listen to podcasts when I work on stuff around the house anyway, but I wish I could get my hands on some german audio books.

    • @rconley59
      @rconley59 3 дні тому +3

      I am legally blind. I find I can't use normal apps like duolingo. I will bel ooking for podcsts and youtube videos now!

    • @PerpetualHope
      @PerpetualHope 2 дні тому +2

      I recently discovered Language Transfer, and that is completely audio only. Highly highly recommend!!

  • @veronicaphiri7432
    @veronicaphiri7432 3 дні тому +7

    Girl. This is GOLD. Literally theee most engaging way to keep hooked while achieving one'e language goals! Dankie Lindie! Wish me the best on my German/Dutch learning journey!

  • @soraalharbi1561
    @soraalharbi1561 3 дні тому +7

    I recommend translating a paragraph or a conversation from your native language or a language that you already know into your target language. Ask a language partner or any native if your translations make sense to them. It would work better if you have a language partner you translate a paragraph into his native language, and he into yours. then you switch for corrections. You both will learn that way.

    • @LindieBotes
      @LindieBotes  3 дні тому +1

      That's a great idea! I love the idea of doing a translation exchange!

    • @CrisTryingToBeProductive
      @CrisTryingToBeProductive 23 години тому

      When I'm not sure if I typed something correctly, I paste the whole sentence in Google and search it, the results will show the ways native speakers would say that phrase.

    • @soraalharbi1561
      @soraalharbi1561 22 години тому

      @CrisTryingToBeProductive not always accurate I guess especially for a widespread language like English where not all content on the Internet is done by a native. Plus, the native of English are the most tolerant, so they will just keep it as it is and might never make a comment to correct.

    • @CrisTryingToBeProductive
      @CrisTryingToBeProductive 20 годин тому

      @soraalharbi1561 still better than nothing if you can't afford or can find someone to help you. There are also sites like HiNative and reverso context.

  • @하진-h2h
    @하진-h2h 3 дні тому +4

    i felt that "i know i know" haha been buying books too, it made me feel more motivated to keep going.

  • @RiaS825
    @RiaS825 4 дні тому +6

    I like to use all of these methods, along with textbooks to keep things interesting. I focus on one method for a while, and if I find myself losing traction, I switch to another

  • @Nicholamsy
    @Nicholamsy 3 дні тому +3

    My tip: make a bookmarks folder and drag articles and UA-cam videos into it so you immerse yourself even more and save important articles / videos!

  • @pterodactylman136
    @pterodactylman136 4 дні тому +3

    LingQ is my favorite way to learn a language.
    I like pimsleur after that.
    I like lingopie or an equivalent after that.
    Then i like textbooks or just lessons that tell directly how to do it.

  • @ghoozst
    @ghoozst 3 дні тому +6

    Currently I'm learning Japanese and just this week I discovered how powerful chat gpt is. I pass it one sentence and it gives me back an explation of tha every single word. It really is a game changer to me

    • @jeremymorris6738
      @jeremymorris6738 День тому

      I also like using it to give me writing prompts, and having it critique my responses. Probably the most frequent thing I use it for is explaining the differences in use between two words with what appear to be the same meaning, like 図書館 vs 図書室 or 興味 vs 趣味

  • @영국에사는한국아빠
    @영국에사는한국아빠 3 дні тому +3

    I started to read Whimpy kids in Spanish. I love it. 😊😊😊

  • @alexbanciu3982
    @alexbanciu3982 2 дні тому +2

    hi Lindie, thanks for the new video. I would really like to see a book tour of all the books you bought in Japan haha, that would be interesting. You're doing great work!

  • @conkodo
    @conkodo 3 дні тому +2

    안녕하세요, 린디! Thank you for sharing your techniques, you motivated me to start learning Korean a couple of years ago which is one of my favorite hobbies now!

  • @RaechelleBennett782
    @RaechelleBennett782 3 дні тому +1

    I always appreciate your language tools Lindie. You're extremely innovative & open up new channels for me to discover.
    I spent almost 2 yrs in Japan & loved learning Nihongo day by day. It does help to literally converse with people. I still have a lot further to go with Nihongo. I discovered Korea when the lockdown came in, yes, kdramas😅, I hadn't heard it before & felt a good challenge with it. Oddly, as I learned hangukmal, lost Nihongo was coming back into memory. I'm finding it surprisingly similar in grammatical form so it's easier for me to form sentences.
    I don't know who I learned a technique that helps me learn vocab fast, perhaps it was you?, I purchased the tiny post-it notes with varying colors. Each color represents a category, ie food, clothing, techy items, kitchen, bathroom, livingroom, etc & stuck them on everything in my home to learn new vocab quickly. They're small & really don't make my surroundings look like decorations 😁. I see these every day & all the items get engrained in my mind on a constant basis. I find it easier to pick up vocab when I'm surrounded by it. Of course, I am always adding new vocab/phrases to my ever expanding scribble pad that I take with me everywhere.
    I also DO talk to myself, talk outloud & imagine another person talking with me (sounds weird, I know 🤭) but this way I can run wild with topics & it forces me to look up new words for a better conversation. I guess I should get into AI since it's now available 😊 Thank you for all your insight Lindie. You're very inspiring to me 😘👍

  • @PainReaverX2
    @PainReaverX2 4 дні тому +3

    Neat video Lindie. I do the talking to reinforce the language. And the reward system. Well, even in high school and college I did so language learning is no exception. However, I am considering taking the second week of December until the end of New Years to relax and reflect. But I will be watching movies and TV some in different languages like’Julkalendern’ and ‘Bonusfamiljen.’
    Back in the day for me it was go to the public library or option 2 save up my allowances, go to a bookstore, and buy’A Living Language’ set.
    Hint: I chose option 2.

  • @amelian8554
    @amelian8554 4 дні тому +3

    Exactly what I needed after picking up Japanese again! Love you Lindie ❤

  • @ErnieV76
    @ErnieV76 4 дні тому +3

    62 books? Lindie! 😂 I’m literally 💀 laughing over here. Would love to have seen your luggage coming back. 😅
    I’m taking a semi language break. However, I found a SVFF Vietnamese pronunciation class on Udemy and that’s all I’m doing. Only pronunciation until I’m ready to go full on. Great video. 🙏🏼

  • @MarcelaChandía
    @MarcelaChandía 3 дні тому +1

    The penultimate time I went to Japan, I brought 118 books for myself and 20 as gifts for friends, so... 🤷‍♀ Japan and books are like the best combo ever!!! ❤

  • @alephmelo
    @alephmelo 3 дні тому +2

    We should use the brainrot content in our favour - I create a new TikTok account for each language I learn, I specially love those street interviews where creators usually put huge captions and highlight words as they speak.

  • @FrancescoCarpi
    @FrancescoCarpi 2 дні тому

    Just a week ago I started studying Russian again. I'm really not motivated to use textbooks right now, and I simply hate children's book in whatever language they are. I just grabbed a random novel I found on Amazon, I didn't even know what it was about, but I could read the title and the cover made me interested. I'm working my way with a dictionary, and I ask ChatGPT to explain to me any grammar or word I could not understand using just the dictionary. It's really fulfilling to discover a little bit more about the story every day, and I'm learning much more about grammar in context than I would with a textbook. I try to study at least 30 new words each day. I'm not even A1, so that's pretty much 3 short paragraphs 😂

  • @theprodigalson4003
    @theprodigalson4003 День тому

    Hey lindie ! Hope you’re happy and living life your way 🎉🎉🎉

  • @kenbryan339
    @kenbryan339 4 дні тому +1

    62 books? lolol that sounds like something I would do. Can't wait to go to Japan to so the sameee. Hopefully I can read pretty well in a couple of years

  • @BouthaynaBenHassen
    @BouthaynaBenHassen 2 дні тому

    Pour réviser mon allemand, j’ai paramétré mon téléphone en allemand, de À à Z, aussi bien internet que les applications ! It’s game changing and rewarding!

  • @joaomacedo5849
    @joaomacedo5849 2 дні тому +1

    Your lowkey shameful "I bought 62 books, i know, i know, shhh" killed me HAHA

  • @Max-jf5vu
    @Max-jf5vu День тому

    German memes really are legendary, would definitely recommend checking them out. Tbh I look at more German memes than English ones... There's also a surprisingly big Twitch scene, which was a massive part of my path to an advanced level - you get a massive stream of input and you're discouraged from going back and checking every word. Wish I had become more similarly immersed in French, will check out some of Lindie's resources and some suggestions from the comments here.

  • @faceyl
    @faceyl 4 дні тому +7

    Using AI as speaking partner looks so helpful, specially since it's saved and you can go back and read it through afterwards. I had no idea 💡❤

  • @TheTeachingCouple
    @TheTeachingCouple 4 дні тому

    Learning langauges through hobbies is the best 😊When I studied Portuguese a few years back, I'd do lots of activities related to my hobbies!
    Mariangela x

  • @coolbrotherf127
    @coolbrotherf127 4 дні тому

    I learned a lot of Japanese learning how to play Japanese games like Shogo and trading card games like Battle Spirits from watching videos and reading the rules in Japanese.
    I also found it really fun to memorize and translate a lot of the Japanese songs I listen to to better understand them. I learned some interesting stuff about the more technical side of Japanese grammar.

  • @RogerRamos1993
    @RogerRamos1993 2 дні тому

    I only use ChatGPT from time to time because I get distracted by the endless possibilities, but I donthe following when I do use it:
    I ask it to to create 20 questions and answers in English and translate them to French, Italian, Romanian, Catalan (for example). Then I have it read them to me. If could do that all day, I would learn vocab in the speed of light, bit as I said before I get distracted and keep changing languages and asking it to be funny or to talk about this subject then that subject, and they I go back to books.

  • @huiyinglee9117
    @huiyinglee9117 3 дні тому

    Really agree 💯 with incorporating the target language in your habits and hobbies! I looooove Webtoon and I've been reading Webtoons in Indonesian ❤❤ it helps that there are fan translations too~

  • @KoleNewbury-u8z
    @KoleNewbury-u8z 4 дні тому +1

    A fellow book lover!! I totally get it 🤪📚
    But wow, 62 books 🤯😬

  • @thaynaralima6428
    @thaynaralima6428 20 годин тому

    I really want to learn French, but because of my routine, I stopped, but I really want to go back with it, but I don't find anything interesting that makes me want to learn more and keep leaning

  • @cuppiesaur
    @cuppiesaur 4 дні тому

    I LOVED your pink Lemy pen! 💖 I gave myself a pink Lemy pen as a graduation gift this year, same model as my dad's favorite pen, so it was a ballpoint one. But I'm eyeing an ink tip like yours in a baby blue or yellow color for the future 😍🥰
    Great tips as always, Lindie! I wish could buy 62 books, specially in Korean, japanese and mandarin! Maybe for master degree graduation present, 2 years from now?! KEOKSKOS I can start saving the money already ❤

  • @Yuuliyaa
    @Yuuliyaa 4 дні тому +1

    Thank you 🙏❤️

  • @yuenatv
    @yuenatv День тому

    yesss ways to study without a textbook hahaha. fav method is ranting to ai in chinese

  • @DR.POONSTER
    @DR.POONSTER 3 дні тому

    There is no trick. Just do what you love in the language.

  • @bothmarioANDluigi
    @bothmarioANDluigi 3 дні тому +1

    0:20 YEONJUN MENTIONED? I THINK? MY EYES ARENT THAT GOOD

  • @d.ryanwebb1166
    @d.ryanwebb1166 3 дні тому

    C. S. Lewis once wrote of Tolkien that 'he had been *inside* language'. Having studied a wide array of languages and gained varying levels of proficiency in them all, do you find that you're increasingly able to just 'get' language? By this, I mean, are you able to take an unfamiliar language, learn only a little bit of it, and accurately predict as if by instinct what a word might mean, how a verb might be conjugated, and how the language generally works? I suppose this would be inductive reasoning that draws on patterns you've found in other languages, wherein your contextual comprehension has become so deep that it's practically subconscious. I'm doing a terrible job of articulating this question, but I think you know what I'm asking. God bless!

  • @wanyalecharles
    @wanyalecharles 4 дні тому +1

    Yeah Learning with text books and doing exercises is really draining I feel demotivated to study these days

    • @LindieBotes
      @LindieBotes  4 дні тому +1

      I feel you!!

    • @wanyalecharles
      @wanyalecharles 4 дні тому

      ​@@LindieBotes I have also switched to using chatgpt although I can't afford the premium version I find the free version useful too I just ask it to create for me conversation and compositions specific themes

  • @vincytvholic
    @vincytvholic 2 дні тому

    Ok, im going to look into A.I. for speaking in Japanese from next year.

  • @Sakurasan2023
    @Sakurasan2023 3 дні тому +1

    Great video 📹 👍

  • @Phylaetra
    @Phylaetra День тому

    I will never understand why people are so interested in leaving out a bunch of good information from their language learning journey.
    Language lessons can be boring because (1) grammar is a boring subject to most people and (2) drill in the basics is boring (to pretty much everyone); but both of those are incredibly powerful tools to improve your use of a language.
    So many of these types of videos seem to be promising 'how to learn a language without actually putting in any effort', and guess what? That's just a path to not getting the results you expect as quickly as you may want.

    • @LindieBotes
      @LindieBotes  День тому

      Oh this is definitely not in the category of learning a language without effort, believe me. This is to help people who struggle with lessons and textbooks, or for those who want to integrate more creative and alternative methods into their learning process. I’m all for the more the merrier when it comes to a diversity of language methods 😊 and I still enjoy my lessons so much, especially in languages where I’m a beginner.

    • @Phylaetra
      @Phylaetra 23 години тому

      @@LindieBotes yeah - but I never see anyone say, "hey - take a class and put in the effort". It's always, classes are terrible - here's a way to do it that's _totally_ different with the implication that it won't really take any effort on your part.
      There are a lot of people selling 'courses' on this basis, and always 'without textbooks' or 'without teachers' or both.
      What I don't see are any recommendations for things that have been shown to work in peer-reviewed research.
      In your case - all of your recommendations require some facility with the language already - none of them are really for beginners (except, maybe, the AI - but I have my own problems with that).
      'Gamification' is what Duolingo pioneered - and it is a great way to work on vocabulary building, and that's about it. It is a terrible platform for learning (for example) how the subjunctive is used.
      And AI - has zero track record of helping anyone learn _anything_.
      Now - a true innovation in teaching was researched by a friend of mine - using plays in the original language as a framework to both get students used to speaking, listening, reading, learning that language's culture, and to incorporate movement and props in the learning process. While her initial work was with intermediate students, she did also look at using shorter pieces written for the learning environment suitable to beginning students.
      I've yet to see anyone suggest that as a part of language learning. Nor joining or even looking for local conversation groups (or starting one). Nor that 'speed' may not be the best criterion for learning something as complex as a language.
      I do some of your suggestions already (in French), but I am at a low B1 in French. Maybe at a high-A2 they would help - but prior to that? Too much that I would have been lost in a sea of not understanding.

  • @martinhumphreys4891
    @martinhumphreys4891 День тому

    Lindie, I'm sorry, but how did the logistics of your 62 Japenese books even work? Did you bring an extra suitcase??
    Thanks for the video! 😄

    • @LindieBotes
      @LindieBotes  День тому +1

      I came with one empty suitcase, and got 10 extra KG of checked baggage allowance with Singapore airlines student benefits 😊

    • @martinhumphreys4891
      @martinhumphreys4891 День тому

      @LindieBotes You are a legend. Would you ever be willing to make a video on how you find work abroad? It's something I'm very interested in doing for myself but find intimidating, especially with having a significant other here in the US.

    • @LindieBotes
      @LindieBotes  День тому +1

      @@martinhumphreys4891 Thanks for your kind words. I actually have two videos about working/moving abroad already - you can find them on my channel :)

  • @niconikko
    @niconikko 3 дні тому

    Hi Lindie, do you have recommendations for AI apps or is ChatGPT just fine?

    • @LindieBotes
      @LindieBotes  3 дні тому

      Lingolette has a really good model to practice with!

  • @paulwalther5237
    @paulwalther5237 4 дні тому

    You can admire your bookshelf for years to come now lol

  • @jacksonamaral329
    @jacksonamaral329 3 дні тому

    Good.

  • @محمدحسنمحمدعثمانعثمان

    Bye thank you 😘🤗😍

  • @karolinawozniak8488
    @karolinawozniak8488 3 дні тому

    What kind of pen do you use? ❤

    • @LindieBotes
      @LindieBotes  3 дні тому

      I think you’re asking about the pink one, right? It’s Lamy Safari

  • @johnguzmandiaz
    @johnguzmandiaz 3 дні тому

    Japanese Bookhaul!!!!!!

  • @callumcook9224
    @callumcook9224 3 дні тому

    awesome video

  • @PetraStaal
    @PetraStaal 3 дні тому

    " Weet je wat ook ideaal is in Rotterdam ? Dat je gewoon je pan bami naar beneden kan pleuren" I didn't see that one coming!😂😂

  • @Ku_Mek
    @Ku_Mek 4 дні тому

    Japanese book is in auto rotate mode

    • @LindieBotes
      @LindieBotes  4 дні тому

      I am not sure I understand what you mean 😬

    • @Ku_Mek
      @Ku_Mek 4 дні тому

      @@LindieBotes idk if i am wrong but the book design looks like it's in landscape format

    • @LindieBotes
      @LindieBotes  4 дні тому

      @@Ku_Mek Can you share a timestamp? Do you mean maybe some books open from the left side? Sometimes Japansee books are read from right to left.

  • @lamiamahmoud599
    @lamiamahmoud599 День тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @JM-kj3dx
    @JM-kj3dx 3 дні тому

    suprise ADHD it's always nice to see it

  • @Jjquieromas
    @Jjquieromas Годину тому

    Am I the only one that says please and thank you when using AI? 😂

  • @cradicalcompassion
    @cradicalcompassion 2 дні тому

    해보고 싶은 것은 인터넷으로 바디 더블링이다

  • @SaumyaKathrani
    @SaumyaKathrani 2 дні тому

    Goals for 2025?

  • @SodaDrinker94
    @SodaDrinker94 3 дні тому

    Attention span is a myth. If you cannot spend time doing sometbing it’s because you chose not to

    • @LindieBotes
      @LindieBotes  3 дні тому +3

      Unfortunately that’s not how it works with ADHD

  • @coskuntazegul4926
    @coskuntazegul4926 4 дні тому

    Will you marry me ❤
    Will you marry me ❤